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Latest Ashford Borough Council News
‘Jewel of Kent’ town set for first-ever yob crackdown amid fears ‘things could escalate’
A town described as a “jewel of Kent” is set for its first clampdown on anti-social behaviour amid fears more “concerning” incidents could occur.
Cat rescue facing closure as costs rise
An RSPCA cattery is facing closure by the end of the year due to increased demand and dwindling donations.
MP urges council to rethink ban on pub’s free taxi service
An MP has demanded a council rethink its decision to ban a pub landlord from offering his own free taxi service.
Council to start demolishing fire-hit building next week to allow for 34 flats
Council contractors are set to start demolishing a fire-hit building next week to allow the construction of 34 flats.
Two patients injected in the wrong eye and three incorrect tooth extractions at Kent hospitals
Data has revealed two hospital trusts in Kent recorded 20 incidents of surgery on the wrong patient or body part in the past five years.
Prolific thief spat as officer ‘took too long’ to lock him up
A serial thief has avoided jail after swiping £90 worth of meat from a store and then abusing and assaulting police.
Government snubs MP’s stroke unit relocation appeal
The government has snubbed an appeal by an MP to intervene in the controversial decision to relocate a high-performing hospital stroke unit.
Kent’s next David Lloyd club on hold as planning dispute delays opening
Hopes of Kent’s next David Lloyd health club opening this year have been dashed due to a planning dispute.
Shop’s licence at risk as young girl sold vodka ends up in hospital
A shop could lose its alcohol licence after staff sold a litre of vodka to a vulnerable 15-year-old girl who later needed hospital treatment.
The Kent road which has seen almost £1m raised in traffic fines
The roads in Kent making the most money for each council from penalty charge notices have been revealed, with one raking in nearly £1 million.
Latest Canterbury City Council News
'Footfall in local shops is down but council revenue is up - it's bonkers'
A council has been accused of imposing “bonkers” fees as charges at Kent’s priciest public car parks are set to rise.
Ivo Graham to headline comedy night
The comedian will perform at one of the county’s biggest stand-up shows alongside Marjolein Robertson and Hasan Al-Habib.
Top artist’s ‘enchanting’ sculpture unveiled
An “enchanting” new bronze sculpture by a world-renowned artist has been unveiled outside a Kent church.
Craic-ing good ways to celebrate St Patrick’s Day in Kent
Here’s where you can find Irish music, dancing, and food and drink for St Paddy’s Day this year.
From well-known ‘Elvis House’ to council’s first ever 100% eco-home
A derelict building once known locally as the “Elvis House” has been transformed into a council’s first net-zero home.
Kent family’s 150 years in sweetmaking industry comes to an end
A globetrotting chocolate consultant who went from a Kent market stall to running a sweet factory has retired after 60-plus years in the industry.
Villagers ‘hugely disappointed’ as sprawling new housing estate gets go-ahead
Campaigners have expressed bitter disappointment after a planning inspector approved a new 300-home estate in a Kent village.
Government snubs MP’s stroke unit relocation appeal
The government has snubbed an appeal by an MP to intervene in the controversial decision to relocate a high-performing hospital stroke unit.
‘It’s the best-looking bar I’ve been to, but I could’ve flown to Alicante for the price of my drink’
Our undercover reviewer visited a slick bar at a luxury golf resort with a bold fusion theme.
Mums go free at wildlife park for Mother’s Day
One of Kent’s top animal attractions is offering free tickets for parents over the Mother’s Day weekend.
Latest Dover District Council News
Work set for spring as tennis club’s padel plans approved
Work on two new padel courts will soon get underway - despite initial concerns they will be “visually intrusive” and “noisy”.
‘We hoped it wouldn’t come to this’: Plans to convert pub into home approved
A couple say they are heartbroken after plans to convert their pub into a home were approved following an unsuccessful search for new ownership.
South East Water accused of trying to 'gag' regulator after bid to block report over financial 'doom spiral' fears
South East Water bosses attempted to block the publication of a damning report, fearing "a doom spiral" to its finances and confidence with investors.
Navy shadows Russian warships and cargo through Channel
The Royal Navy has shadowed two sanctioned Russian cargo ships and their warship escorts through the English Channel.
‘The junction won’t cope!’ Congestion fears as plans for 30 homes approved
Plans for a new estate have been approved amid warnings a busy junction will be a problem for years to come.
The Kent towns battling to be crowned UK Town of Culture
Four Kent towns are now competing to become the UK Town of Culture 2028 - with another expected to join the race.
‘My aim is to show that political issues are rarely black and white’
MP Mike Tapp impressed with student engagement with politics after launching series of classroom debates.
Body found in seafront search for student missing for a week
A body has been recovered in the search for a student after emergency services were called to a seafront.
Popular pub to reopen after punters surprised by shutdown
A popular pub is set to reopen after it surprised punters when it closed during the ‘quieter post-Christmas period’.
‘I’m very girly but love my career in construction - more women should try it’
A graduate is calling for more to be done to encourage women into construction, as new statistics reveal a major gender imbalance in the industry.
Latest Folkestone & Hythe District Council News
Asbestos-ridden eyesore next to Aldi to be demolished amid estate expansion plans
An asbestos-ridden “unusable eyesore” next to an Aldi supermarket will be demolished after plans to redesign an industrial estate were approved.
Craic-ing good ways to celebrate St Patrick’s Day in Kent
Here’s where you can find Irish music, dancing, and food and drink for St Paddy’s Day this year.
Hit BBC series shot along the Kent coast returns this weekend
Eagle-eyed viewers may recognise some familiar stretches of the Kent coastline when the third series of a hit BBC drama returns to our screens.
‘He was a kind soul who loved swede’: Keepers pay tribute after giraffe death
Keepers have paid tribute a giraffe following his death at a Kent animal park.
Mums go free at wildlife park for Mother’s Day
One of Kent’s top animal attractions is offering free tickets for parents over the Mother’s Day weekend.
The Kent road which has seen almost £1m raised in traffic fines
The roads in Kent making the most money for each council from penalty charge notices have been revealed, with one raking in nearly £1 million.
Amusement park unveils replacement for iconic ghost train ride
A new attraction will open for the first time tomorrow at a popular seaside amusement park, having replaced a fan-favourite ride.
How a Kent park was transformed into a wildlife paradise
As it celebrates its half-century, we look at how one man’s passion for animals transformed an abandoned mansion into a leading tourist attraction.
Emergency services called to busy route after two-car crash
Emergency services have been called to a two-vehicle crash on a busy route.
Navy shadows Russian warships and cargo through Channel
The Royal Navy has shadowed two sanctioned Russian cargo ships and their warship escorts through the English Channel.
Latest Thanet District Council News
‘The country needs a change’: Will voters stick with Reform in KCC by-election?
We spoke to voters set to go to the polls in the first electoral test of Reform UK’s reign at Kent County Council.
Two patients injected in the wrong eye and three incorrect tooth extractions at Kent hospitals
Data has revealed two hospital trusts in Kent recorded 20 incidents of surgery on the wrong patient or body part in the past five years.
Defector who quit Tories 11 days ago named as Reform by-election candidate
A former Conservative councillor who defected to Reform UK less than two weeks ago has been named as the party’s KCC by-election candidate.
Labour big gun turns out to announce KCC by-election candidate
Labour rolled out political big gun Dame Emily Thornberry today to endorse the party’s candidate in a by-election in the heart of Reform UK territory.
“Bionic” Lord backs Tory candidate in crucial county council by-election
“Bionic” peer Lord Craig Mackinlay has thrown his weight behind the Conservative candidate in the forthcoming county council by-election.
Block of flats could be built on site of former pub
Plans have been put forward to build homes on the site of a demolished pub, left disused for years.
The Kent road which has seen almost £1m raised in traffic fines
The roads in Kent making the most money for each council from penalty charge notices have been revealed, with one raking in nearly £1 million.
Mercedes bursts into flames on main route
A main road was shut as emergency services tackled a car fire.
Ex-Green Party leader: ‘We can beat Reform UK in crucial KCC by-election’
Former Green Party leader Caroline Lucas says Reform UK can be beaten in the forthcoming Thanet county council by-election
South East Water accused of trying to 'gag' regulator after bid to block report over financial 'doom spiral' fears
South East Water bosses attempted to block the publication of a damning report, fearing "a doom spiral" to its finances and confidence with investors.
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