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Latest Ashford Borough Council News
'It's unforgivable': Students hit out at two-day delay to meningitis alert
Students have branded a two-day delay in warnings about a deadly meningitis outbreak in Canterbury as “unforgivable”.
Mum feared daughter, 19, was going to die from meningitis after night out
A mum has told how she feared her teenage daughter was going to die after she was struck down by meningitis following a night out in Kent.
Man airlifted to London hospital in serious condition after ‘attack’
A man has been airlifted to a London hospital in a serious condition following an alleged assault in the early hours.
Emergency services at woods amid ‘welfare concerns for person’
Concerns for a person's welfare prompted a large emergency services response in a woodland.
Hundreds queue for meningitis treatment as tribute paid to ‘kind and caring’ schoolgirl
Hundreds of people have been queuing in Canterbury for treatment after a deadly meningitis outbreak - with a pupil from Ashford now in hospital too.
Kent’s housing divide revealed as numbers seeking help soar
The number of families in temporary accommodation has doubled in one part of Kent in just a year.
MP backs dental surgery's plans to treat 4,000 extra NHS patients
Bosses at a dental surgery hope a new extension will allow space to serve more than 4,000 extra NHS patients a year.
'I've worked here since I was 16 - I'm proud this is my 60th year at butchers’
The owner of a long-running butcher’s says it is still thriving 60 years after he first walked through the doors as a delivery boy.
‘It’s sad to see them go’: Cheetah brothers labelled ‘firm favourites’ leave animal park
A pair of cheetah brothers have waved goodbye to a Kent animal park as part of a breeding programme.
Concerns grow for missing man, 82, last seen five days ago
Police are becoming increasingly concerned for the welfare of a missing man.
Latest Canterbury City Council News
Where nightclub-goers can access meningitis antibiotics revealed
Health chiefs have announced four clinics are offering thousands of nightclub-goers treatment after a deadly meningitis outbreak.
'It's unforgivable': Students hit out at two-day delay to meningitis alert
Students have branded a two-day delay in warnings about a deadly meningitis outbreak in Canterbury as “unforgivable”.
Mum feared daughter, 19, was going to die from meningitis after night out
A mum has told how she feared her teenage daughter was going to die after she was struck down by meningitis following a night out in Kent.
Kent doctor warns of meningitis symptoms after student deaths
A Kent doctor has warned about the symptoms to watch for after a meningitis outbreak that killed a university student and a secondary school pupil.
Health chiefs consider treating thousands of nightclub-goers amid deadly meningitis outbreak
Health chiefs are considering mass-treating thousands of nightclub-goers after a deadly meningitis outbreak linked to a popular venue.
Emergency services at woods amid ‘welfare concerns for person’
Concerns for a person's welfare prompted a large emergency services response in a woodland.
Hundreds queue for meningitis treatment as tribute paid to ‘kind and caring’ schoolgirl
Hundreds of people have been queuing in Canterbury for treatment after a deadly meningitis outbreak - with a pupil from Ashford now in hospital too.
Deadly meningitis outbreak ‘could be linked’ to nightclub as uni cancels in-person exams
A popular nightclub could be linked to a meningitis outbreak that has left a university student and a secondary school pupil dead.
‘We’re being sold short - this part of Kent is the greatest place to live’
The Telegraph recently named Canterbury as the UK’s best small city. Our reporter says that’s selling it short.
CCTV image released after dog walker attacked by woman
Police have released a CCTV image after a woman was allegedly assaulted while walking her dog.
Latest Dover District Council News
Kent woman’s petition on Ian Huntley funeral funds hits 50k signatures
A Kent woman has launched a petition demanding that the taxpayer gives nothing for the funeral of child killer Ian Huntley.
Construction begins on town's new £20 million leisure centre revamp
Construction is underway on a new £20 million leisure centre following the demolition of a long-standing swimming pool.
New restrictions introduced at popular car park after rise in anti-social behaviour
A visitor car park at one of the UK’s most famous beauty spots is now being locked overnight following a surge in anti-social behaviour.
‘If you have no right to be here, you should not be allowed to stay’
MP Mike Tapp praises the government’s new reforms which aim to fix an asylum system that “for too long has not worked for anyone”.
Customers’ sadness as shop to shut after 60 years in town
A decision to shut an electrical shop which has served a seaside town for more than 60 years has sparked sadness from customers.
Know an amazing volunteer? Nominate them for the Kent Charity Awards
Help shine a spotlight on Kent’s charity heroes by sending in your nominations for this year’s awards.
‘She was my wingman’: Widower’s tribute to former Lady Mayoress
A much-respected former Lady Mayoress who supported many charitable causes across her district has died.
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.
Latest Folkestone & Hythe District Council News
Council ditches ANPR system at car park after queue chaos and vandalism
A council is ditching an underground car park’s automatic number plate recognition (ANPR) system following a two-year trial plagued by issues.
Kent’s housing divide revealed as numbers seeking help soar
The number of families in temporary accommodation has doubled in one part of Kent in just a year.
‘It threatens the tranquillity and natural beauty that surrounds us’
Hundreds of residents are voicing opposition to a proposed “massive” truck stop they fear will damage the countryside and disturb nearby villages.
The cost of buying a home in every area of Kent over the past five years
We analysed prices from the past five years to discover the most expensive and cheapest places to live in Kent.
Fire crews fight blaze with thick smoke clouding over area
Fire crews battled a blaze near a Premier Inn - with plumes of smoke visible from a neighbouring motorway.
‘It’s disgusting!’ Fury as council takes no action over footpath to new-build estate
Frustrated residents have raised concerns over delays to build a footpath which was required under planning conditions for a new housing estate.
Ice cream parlour honouring tragic hit-and-run child to shut
A dessert parlour opened in memory of a young boy struck and killed by a car will not reopen, says its grieving owner.
‘Fixing our waterways won’t be quick - we should not pretend otherwise’
MP Sojan Joseph says more work is needed to push for improvements to the infrastructure of our waterways.
Lorry driver charged after serious crash with stationary car
A lorry driver has been charged with causing serious injury by dangerous driving as police continue to appeal for witnesses to the crash.
Arrests following reports of trespassers on railway line
Two people have been arrested after reports of trespassers on a railway line, with trains temporarily halted.
Latest Thanet District Council News
Airport unveils flight path proposals
The potential flight paths of aircraft using the revived Manston Airport have been unveiled - and the dates of public consultation events.
Kent’s housing divide revealed as numbers seeking help soar
The number of families in temporary accommodation has doubled in one part of Kent in just a year.
Person treated by paramedics after battery sparks flat fire
Emergency services were called to a block of flats after a battery sparked a blaze inside a home.
Museum badge trail returns to more than 50 Kent locations
Children can explore the county’s museums and heritage sites and collect badges along the way as part of a family-friendly trail.
Indie candidate enters crucial Kent County Council by-election race
An independent candidate has entered a crucial by-election race pledging to tackle issues such as antisocial behaviour, potholes and dog fouling.
‘World-class’ builders say new £1.1m Kent skatepark will be ‘one of UK’s best’
Contractors appointed to build a new £1.1 million skatepark on the site of a former crazy golf course say it will be “one of the UK’s best”.
The cost of buying a home in every area of Kent over the past five years
We analysed prices from the past five years to discover the most expensive and cheapest places to live in Kent.
‘Business as usual’ after cafe roof blown off in gale-force winds
A cafe owner says the business will reopen as usual – despite the roof being torn off during stormy weather last night.
Crash and road closures causing heavy traffic near shopping centre
Heavy traffic is building near a shopping centre following a crash and a series of nearby road closures.
Child rapist teacher's sexual obsession with schoolgirls revealed
A paedophile teacher who raped and abused a child has a sexual obsession with schoolgirls, a court has heard.
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