Latest Ashford Borough Council News
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Council wants to kick out popular sports bar to open bowling alley and mini-golfA sports bar is set to be forced out of its current unit at a leisure complex under plans to replace it with a bowling alley and mini-golf venue. -
'Come out of the loft, this is ridiculous!' Moment police find burglar’s hiding spotBodycam footage captures the moment police found a burglar in a loft after tracking a stolen pair of earbuds to his hiding spot.
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Wildlife park unveils 50th anniversary celebration programmeThe park first welcomed visitors in the 1970s and has since grown into one of the country’s best-loved wildlife attractions. -
Young driver who left seriously injured grandad in road after crash avoids jailA young driver who knocked down two people as they crossed the road - leaving a grandad with life-changing injuries - has been spared jail. -
Emergency services shut route after car crashes into bus stopEmergency services closed a road after a vehicle ploughed into a bus stop. -
‘A horrific crime that’s left women’s confidence in policing at crisis point’Here we look at how the impact of the shocking murder of Sarah Everard continues to this day - five years since she disappeared. -
220 council homes planned for two landmark sites near town centreTwo landmark sites near a town centre could be transformed into 220 council homes under new plans. -
‘Will it make any difference?’ New 20mph speed limit planned for 35 roadsA new 20mph scheme has received a mixed response from residents who believe it will do little to improve road safety. -
‘I was flabbergasted’: Council under fire again for ticketing broken-down bus at bus stopA council has come under fire again after a traffic warden handed a parking ticket to another broken-down bus at a bus stop. -
Where to see adorable newborn lambs this springFrom working rural farms to family attractions, this is where you can get up close to baby animals this season.
Latest Canterbury City Council News
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‘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. -
Roadworks spark rush hour chaos in city centreSimultaneous roadworks and temporary traffic lights are causing heavy congestion for rush-hour commuters.
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PinkPantheress crowned producer of the year at Brit Awards ceremonyA popstar who grew up in Kent made history after taking home a prestigious title at the Brit Awards ceremony. -
Shopkeepers scrap bid for new store amid ‘integrity’ concernsA licensing bid for a Premier store has been withdrawn after bosses faced widespread criticism over their record with illegal workers. -
Superstar Kent author reveals baby joy - as ‘big budget’ movie edges closerA best-selling Kent author has revealed she has become a mum - and provided an update on plans to turn her books into “big budget” movies. -
Road cordoned off due to sinkholeA cordon has been set up around a sinkhole and a road closed after its discovery earlier today. -
Christmas burglar caught hiding in loft after police tracked stolen AirPodsA prolific burglar who smashed through a family’s door on Christmas Day and stole items worth thousands of pounds was caught by tracking AirPods. -
‘Serious and urgent crisis’ in Kent as rough sleeping figures rise by 17%Kent is facing a “serious and urgent crisis” as new figures reveal a shocking 17% rise in rough sleeping – far outstripping the national average. -
New planning applications include hospice rebuild and changes to 64-home estateLatest development plans submitted to a council include the demolition of a hospice for a modern rebuild and changes to a 64-home development. -
‘My heart stopped nine times at pub - it’s a miracle I survived’A window cleaner whose heart stopped nine times while he was working at a pub admits it is a “miracle” he is still alive.
Latest Dover District Council News
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‘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. -
'Proper smoked meats’ promised at new brisket restaurantA restaurateur’s first permanent venture is set to open as he promises punters “proper smoked meats” at his new barbecue joint.
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Coastguard, lifeboat and helicopter called to seafront incidentEmergency services have descended on a bay amid reports of a fatality. -
‘A horrific crime that’s left women’s confidence in policing at crisis point’Here we look at how the impact of the shocking murder of Sarah Everard continues to this day - five years since she disappeared. -
Crash on A2 sparks long delaysA crash has sparked long delays on the A2. -
Superstar Kent author reveals baby joy - as ‘big budget’ movie edges closerA best-selling Kent author has revealed she has become a mum - and provided an update on plans to turn her books into “big budget” movies. -
Emotional scenes as 30 learner driver cars join instructor’s funeral cortegeAbout 30 learner driver cars formed a funeral procession in a touching tribute to a much-loved instructor. -
‘He could light up a room’: Thousands raised in memory of nine-year-oldThousands of pounds have been raised in memory of a football-loving nine-year-old who died just two days after being diagnosed with cancer. -
‘The government is backing it - this could be something really special’Dover and Deal’s Labour MP Mike Tapp says this summer’s Armed Forces Day is set to be “something special”. -
Everything you need to know about major changes to catching ferries from DoverNew border checks for travellers could begin within weeks, bringing the biggest shake-up at Dover in years.
Latest Folkestone & Hythe District Council News
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Much-loved town library set for auction after bid to halt sale failsHopes of halting the sale of a much-loved library building have been dashed, with the site now expected to be sold at auction in the summer. -
Wildlife park unveils 50th anniversary celebration programmeThe park first welcomed visitors in the 1970s and has since grown into one of the country’s best-loved wildlife attractions.
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‘We're incredibly worried': Fears couple held in bomb-hit Iran could be used as 'bargaining chip’Fears are growing over the safety of a jailed couple in Iran after the capital was bombed during US-Israel attacks this weekend. -
Roadworks spark rush hour chaos in city centreSimultaneous roadworks and temporary traffic lights are causing heavy congestion for rush-hour commuters. -
Dad suffers second-degree burns as candle sparks devastating house fireA dad suffered second-degree burns after a candle sparked a blaze which tore through his three-bedroom home. -
‘We’re losing all our parking bays during the busiest time of the year’Businesses say they face a crippling hit as all the parking bays outside their shops are set to be removed for almost two months. -
Kent TV star praised for school fitness comments after podcast 'controversy'Fitness fanatic Matt Morsia has been praised by fellow stars from the Gladiators for his fitness comments on a podcast after sparking a backlash. -
'Explosion rattles windows' after bomb squad called to chemical alertA chemical alert prompted a police and bomb squad response before the material was detonated in a family park. -
Emotional scenes as 30 learner driver cars join instructor’s funeral cortegeAbout 30 learner driver cars formed a funeral procession in a touching tribute to a much-loved instructor. -
‘Serious and urgent crisis’ in Kent as rough sleeping figures rise by 17%Kent is facing a “serious and urgent crisis” as new figures reveal a shocking 17% rise in rough sleeping – far outstripping the national average.
Latest Thanet District Council News
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Starting date for work to begin on ‘rollercoaster’ road revealedA start date for works to fix a “rollercoaster” A-road has been confirmed by the county council. -
Schools warn parents about posts on TikTok and Snapchat inciting violence between pupilsPolice say children thinking of joining organised violence between pupils at different schools should “think again” as warnings issued to parents.
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Flight path routes and airport plans to be revealedProposed flight paths and details about bosses’ plans for the future of a Kent airport will be revealed as part of a milestone public consultation. -
Plans for abandoned 19th-century pub revealedPlans linked to the future of a 19th-century village pub that has stood empty for 15 years are among the latest applications validated by a council. -
Identity of man found dead in sea solved after KentOnline appealThe mystery surrounding the identity of a man found dead in the sea has been solved following a KentOnline appeal. -
Man, 64, facing jail after trying to rob bank - armed with vapeA 64-year-old man is facing prison after pleading guilty to the attempted robbery of a shopping centre bank while armed with a 'vape'. -
Roadworks spark rush hour chaos in city centreSimultaneous roadworks and temporary traffic lights are causing heavy congestion for rush-hour commuters. -
Missing man, 34, ‘safely located’A missing man who sparked a police appeal amid concerns over his welfare has been found. -
Parents’ protest prompts meeting over shock school mergerA meeting has been called after parents, pupils, and alumni staged a protest over a school’s “shock” merger decision. -
‘Coming back to Kent is like a holiday - there’s nowhere I’d rather be’One of TV and film’s best-loved actors has revealed she never wants to leave her Kent home - but that her husband does live next door.