Latest Ashford Borough Council News
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The financial interests declared by every Kent MPKent’s MPs have declared a wide range of financial interests, from media fees and book royalties to political donations and overseas trips. -
‘This is a live rescue and situations here can change rapidly’Heartwarming footage shows a lynx being rescued from war-torn Ukraine as she makes her journey to a Kent animal park.
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Gift shop owner makes ‘dream move’ into empty The Body Shop unitA craft store owner who has served a town centre for more than 10 years has been handed the keys to her new shop at a Kent shopping centre. -
‘She changed a lot of people’s lives without realising it’A “social butterfly” hairdresser who styled the hair of royalty and quietly changed lives has died at the age of 71. -
Warning of 'extreme risk' over first budget passed by Reform UK-led Kent County CouncilThe Reform UK Kent County Council budget passed today amid warnings from the opposition and a senior officer about its inherent risks. -
Rail line to shut for nine days for major engineering upgradesPassengers are being warned to prepare for the closure of a rail line for more than a week for engineering works. -
Sportscar badly damaged after driver smashes into lamppost in wet weatherA sportscar was badly damaged after the driver lost control in wet weather and smashed into a lamppost. -
‘We must guard against the harms social media can pose to children’Ashford's Labour MP Sojan Joseph has welcomed the government's consultation on children's social media use. -
Snack firm wins £150k TikTok prizeA company specialising in snacks for children has won a £150,000 support package on TikTok. -
The underpass that’s flooded so often it’s even got its own Facebook pageAn underpass leading to an Asda store is flooded so often it now has its own Facebook page - and council bosses admit there is no fix.
Latest Canterbury City Council News
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Huge emergency response as fire breaks out at former Odeon cinema15 fire engines are at the scene of a blaze in an empty cinema just outside a city centre. -
Kent’s old phone boxes up for £14k - but you can't take them off the streetTwo traditional phone boxes in a Kent street will go under the hammer for £14k - but buyers cannot move them.
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Search for missing teen at nature reservePolice say they are concerned for a missing teenager after his car was found at a nature reserve. -
Council slashes price of new beach huts branded ‘too expensive and in wrong location’A cash-strapped council has slashed the price of a row of new beach huts in a bid to boost sales. -
Five great ways to kick off the February half-term this weekendFrom aerial adventures to panto-style shows, here’s five brilliant things to do with the kids this weekend. -
‘I saved up for 17 years - now my home feels like a prison’Angry residents say their new-build homes have been “ruined” by a spiked metal fence installed just feet from their windows. -
Warning of 'extreme risk' over first budget passed by Reform UK-led Kent County CouncilThe Reform UK Kent County Council budget passed today amid warnings from the opposition and a senior officer about its inherent risks. -
'We had no symptoms - but found out we had the same cancer'A husband and wife were left stunned after being diagnosed with almost identical tumours. -
Footage shows moment drugs and cash are seized from dealer’s carBody-worn footage reveals the moment cocaine and cash were discovered in the car of a prolific dealer, who has now been jailed. -
Ten moments that defined Kent’s history as captured in newspapersFrom political unrest to scientific discoveries, we take a look at the events that made Kent what it is today.
Latest Dover District Council News
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Historic pub tees up comeback with golf simulator plansWork is underway to restore a historic pub which closed suddenly – with the new tenants looking to install a golf simulator at the venue. -
Civil claim planned after sentencing of depraved care home paedophileOne of the victims of a depraved paedophile who abused children in care is planning a civil claim.
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‘It is not about shouting the loudest; it is about helping the most’In his latest column, MP Mike Tapp promises to serve his constituents with “hard work and honesty” after being inspired by his parents. -
Warning of 'extreme risk' over first budget passed by Reform UK-led Kent County CouncilThe Reform UK Kent County Council budget passed today amid warnings from the opposition and a senior officer about its inherent risks. -
Shocking footage shows hit-and-run driver smash into grandad on mopedShocking dashcam footage captures the moment a hit-and-run driver smashed into a moped and left a grandad lying unconscious in the road. -
'This would be a blot on our precious town centre’Campaigners have opposed plans to transform a derelict industrial building into new homes, fearing it will be a blot on the town centre. -
Play park vandalised months after major £88k refurbishmentA children’s park has been vandalised by yobs, just months after a major refurbishment of the site. -
'Costs are soaring but it will be fantastic - please bear with us'Plans to split up an empty charity shop into two units are underway, but rising costs have presented a stumbling block. -
Former bar boss jailed for 28 years after ‘haunting’ child abuseA remorseless former bar boss has been jailed for 28 years following a “haunting” campaign of sexually abusing and raping children. -
‘This mindless act is costing taxpayers’: Anger as park toilets smashed upVandals caused £3,000 worth of damage to recently refurbished public toilets in a “mindless act”.
Latest Folkestone & Hythe District Council News
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‘Pure greed’: Families’ fury at club’s new £900-a-year youth football chargeParents have accused a football club of “pure greed” after it revealed its new academy for youth players would cost families £900 a year. -
Kent beach among 13 sites considered for bathing water statusA Kent beach is one of only 13 areas in England being considered for special protection against pollution.
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‘Why we’re selling iconic clifftop mansion for £1.7m’The owner of a cliff-top mansion has spoken of his journey growing to love his iconic home as the property hits the market for £1.7m. -
Warning of 'extreme risk' over first budget passed by Reform UK-led Kent County CouncilThe Reform UK Kent County Council budget passed today amid warnings from the opposition and a senior officer about its inherent risks. -
Growing concerns as dog mess found inside major retail storeCustomers at a busy retail store have raised concerns after repeatedly spotting dog mess on the shop floor. -
‘We’ve finally found our home - people have been crying out for this’A new alternative rock bar is set to open and carry on the legacy of a once-popular music venue. -
Ten moments that defined Kent’s history as captured in newspapersFrom political unrest to scientific discoveries, we take a look at the events that made Kent what it is today. -
Three taken to hospital after crash on main roadThree people have been taken to hospital after a crash on a busy main road. -
Play area refurbishment and new war memorial among latest planning bidsPlans for the refurbishment of one of Kent’s largest play areas and a new military memorial are among the latest planning applications. -
Wildlife park confirms the return of festive light trailThe spectacular trail, which featured twinkling lights, holographic animals and a fairy disco, attracted thousands of visitors last year.
Latest Thanet District Council News
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Emergency services cordon off seafront roadParamedics and police have been pictured at the scene of an incident which has closed a road. -
Civil claim planned after sentencing of depraved care home paedophileOne of the victims of a depraved paedophile who abused children in care is planning a civil claim.
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Promenade closed due to safety issuesA promenade has been closed due to safety issues. -
Warning of 'extreme risk' over first budget passed by Reform UK-led Kent County CouncilThe Reform UK Kent County Council budget passed today amid warnings from the opposition and a senior officer about its inherent risks. -
Ten moments that defined Kent’s history as captured in newspapersFrom political unrest to scientific discoveries, we take a look at the events that made Kent what it is today. -
Residents of iconic tower block face £40k service charge amid safety fearsThe owners of a landmark Kent building have told residents to remortgage, take out loans or sell up if they cannot afford a £40,000 service charge. -
Campaigners ‘reeling’ after park depot put on market by councilCampaigners have been left “reeling” after a council put a park depot on the market. -
‘We’re creating a legacy for 100 years’: Team behind venue’s £8m overhaul reveals when first shows could be announcedThe new bosses behind reopening one of Kent’s most historic venues have revealed their plans could see audiences back before the end of the year. -
The Flaming Lips announce summer concertThe trailblazing rock band will bring their energetic live show to the Kent coast later this year. Here’s how to get tickets. -
Former school employee convicted for child sex abuseA former school employee has been convicted of several abhorrent sex crimes against a child.