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Latest Ashford Borough Council News
M20 reopens after multi-vehicle crash
Emergency crews were called to a multi-vehicle crash which prompted the M20 to close for several hours.
‘It’s the perfect opportunity!’: Four friends take over ‘dream’ Kent vineyard
A group of friends who have known each other for almost two decades have taken over the running of a Kent vineyard.
Mystery surrounds crash death of man who drove wrong way along M20 for five miles
A driver’s motives for travelling five miles the wrong way down the M20 before a fatal head-on crash “will never be known”, a coroner has concluded.
‘We haven’t changed for 45 years - and customers love it!’
The owner of a town centre’s longest-running Italian restaurant believes keeping it authentic has allowed it to thrive in what is now its 45th year.
Thousands booked in as second phase of meningitis vaccine rolled out in Kent
The second dose of the meningitis vaccine is being rolled out by health staff across Kent following a deadly outbreak which claimed two lives.
Demolition of shopping centre begins as diggers tear down site
The controversial demolition of a shopping centre has begun as diggers move onto the site.
Kent hospital boss was suspended while trust claimed she was on ‘unplanned leave’
The boss of a troubled Kent hospital trust was suspended for more than two months - despite KentOnline being told she was on “unplanned leave”.
‘It’s like the Grand Canyon!’ Fury over state of pothole-ridden road
Residents fed up with the state of a “crumbling” road installed a mock-up sign comparing it to the Grand Canyon.
Kent County Council awarded £12m for new SEND service to support children
A new multi-million-pound investment is set to transform support for children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) across Kent.
Controversial Aldi store starts to take shape as roadworks set to finally end
A town’s third Aldi supermarket is starting to take shape more than six years after the retailer bought the prime plot.
Latest Canterbury City Council News
‘I’ve had a leak outside my house for years but no one can fix it’
A great-grandmother has been left mystified by a persistent leak outside her home that a water company has failed to fix despite years of trying.
Serial shoplifter banned from all Kent Co-ops after confrontation caught on CCTV
A serial shoplifter caught on CCTV trying to walk out of a store with a basketful of items has been banned from every Co-op in Kent for two years.
Huge warehouse, block of flats and former shop among Kent properties up for auction
A range of Kent properties will be up for grabs at an auction next month.
‘Urgent improvements’ needed at new nursery after first Ofsted visit
Ofsted has told a nursery to make “urgent improvements” less than a year after opening.
Relief for businesses as 500% parking fees hike revealed as council admin error
Business owners have expressed relief after a 500% rise in their parking permit charges turned out to be an administrative error by council officers.
Animal rights protest planned over ‘exploitative’ horse-drawn carriage rides in Kent
Protestors are planning to muster against “exploitative” plans to allow horse-drawn carriages in a Kent city.
Thousands booked in as second phase of meningitis vaccine rolled out in Kent
The second dose of the meningitis vaccine is being rolled out by health staff across Kent following a deadly outbreak which claimed two lives.
Trial date set for two young men accused of murdering dad, 19
The two alleged killers of a young dad stabbed to death in the early hours of Good Friday are expected to stand trial in November.
Kent hospital boss was suspended while trust claimed she was on ‘unplanned leave’
The boss of a troubled Kent hospital trust was suspended for more than two months - despite KentOnline being told she was on “unplanned leave”.
‘It’s a powerful alternative’: No booze rave planned for manor in Kent countryside
A “no booze” rave will take place in the Kent countryside next month - offering a healthier alternative to dance music events.
Latest Dover District Council News
Popular festival can't afford to bring back main stage due to new council policy
A popular festival has had to cancel plans to bring back its main stage, not seen since the Covid-19 pandemic.
Get out and explore Kent for free with this self-guided pub walk
Swap the crowds and traffic for a slower pace, the path less travelled and a well-deserved pint.
Huge warehouse, block of flats and former shop among Kent properties up for auction
A range of Kent properties will be up for grabs at an auction next month.
New outdoor gym set to be installed on seafront this summer
A new outdoor gym could be installed on a seafront this summer as plans advance.
£5m repair project for Tudor castle with leaking roof
A Tudor castle beset by a severely damaged roof will receive more than £3 million in government funding “to prevent irretrievable damage”.
Kent hospital boss was suspended while trust claimed she was on ‘unplanned leave’
The boss of a troubled Kent hospital trust was suspended for more than two months - despite KentOnline being told she was on “unplanned leave”.
‘This is much needed investment into one of our most treasured historic sites’
Mike Tapp MP welcomes news that a Kent landmark will receive £3m as part of the government’s £127.8m investment in cultural venues across England.
‘This Kent landmark played a key role in nation's history - we can't let it fall into rack and ruin'
Volunteers are fighting to keep one of Kent’s most distinctive landmarks open - warning its future depends on public support.
Work underway on new care home to replace convent
Construction is underway on a care home on the site of a former convent, with the centre expected to open next year.
Historic pub severely damaged when Jaguar ploughed through wall set for rebuild
Plans to rebuild a historic pub after a car ploughed through the wall and into the bar have been approved.
Latest Folkestone & Hythe District Council News
‘Insulting’ war memorial plans for toilet block refused by council
A proposed war memorial inside a Victorian latrine was described as “insulting”, just moments before the plans were refused.
Town’s new library to open in former Poundstretcher as old site to be auctioned
An opening date has been revealed for a town’s new library - with its former one set to be sold at auction despite local uproar.
Mystery surrounds crash death of man who drove wrong way along M20 for five miles
A driver’s motives for travelling five miles the wrong way down the M20 before a fatal head-on crash “will never be known”, a coroner has concluded.
Man, 19, charged more than two years after girl, 16, killed in crash
A young man is due to appear in court more than two years after a 16-year-old girl died in a crash.
Work to begin on £750k revamp of huge children’s play area
Work is finally set to begin on the £750,000 refurbishment of one of Kent’s most popular adventure play areas.
Kent hospital boss was suspended while trust claimed she was on ‘unplanned leave’
The boss of a troubled Kent hospital trust was suspended for more than two months - despite KentOnline being told she was on “unplanned leave”.
‘We’re heading in right direction to get economy back on track’
MP Tony Vaughan says it is important we reset our relationship with the EU to help move the economy in the right direction.
Say hello to Port Lympne Reserve’s latest arrival plus get 50% off kids’ tickets
There’s still time to see out the school holidays in style and meet Lima, the baby Javan gibbon.
'Not the right fit': Destination decides not to screen World Cup group games
A popular seafront attraction will not show England’s opening World Cup matches due to concerns over late kick-off times.
‘Paranoid’ man tracked girlfriend’s bus journey and told her to undress in street
A boyfriend became so controlling over his girlfriend that he tracked her bus journey, forcing her to prove over Facetime that it was running late.
Latest Thanet District Council News
Signalling problems delay seaside services
Rail users from one seaside town are being warned of delays due to signalling problems.
Get out and explore Kent for free with this self-guided pub walk
Swap the crowds and traffic for a slower pace, the path less travelled and a well-deserved pint.
Former teacher whose pupil was murdered opens new Kent art exhibition
A teacher-turned artist whose pupil was murdered hopes her new gallery show helps “make women visible” and contradict misogynist narratives.
Huge warehouse, block of flats and former shop among Kent properties up for auction
A range of Kent properties will be up for grabs at an auction next month.
Police searching for man after ‘serious’ pub assault
Police have issued a CCTV image of a man after a serious assault outside a pub.
Kesha cancels Kent concert due to ‘scheduling conflicts’
Pop singer Kesha will no longer perform her show at Dreamland this summer due to “scheduling conflicts”.
Man and woman suffer multiple head and facial injuries in fracas
Detectives are appealing for witnesses after a man and woman sustained multiple head and facial injuries in a large disturbance.
E-bike rider taken to hospital with serious injuries after crash with van
An e-bike rider has been taken to a London hospital with serious injuries after a crash with a van.
‘Significant milestone’ reached as first cash released to transform much-loved venue
Planning applications are also expected to be submitted within days with hopes to start work this summer.
'It has completely changed my life’: Woman finally given hysterectomy for crippling condition after 10-year battle
A woman’s life has “changed completely” after she was finally given a hysterectomy, having spent 10 years begging doctors.
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