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Latest Ashford Borough Council News
Uninsured driver crashed Audi on way to pick up takeaway
An army veteran whose Audi was involved in a crash on a takeaway run has been hit with six penalty points for driving without insurance.
‘It’s part of Ashford’s history’: The 300-year-old site set to become council flats
A long-vacant site with centuries of history is set for a new lease of life under plans for 160 council flats.
Opening date confirmed for Ashford’s third Aldi store after months of roadworks
Shoppers do not have long to wait for the unveiling of a town’s third Aldi store with an opening date now confirmed.
A shining example of the ideal village local - just don’t mention the C Word!
It’s Christmas come early for Secret Drinker as he dines out in the heart of the Kent countryside.
‘It’s such a shame’: Parking charges introduced at Kent woodland for first time
New parking charges have come into force at a popular Kent woodland for the first time, sparking frustration among visitors.
Critical incident at Kent hospital stood down
A critical incident at a Kent hospital has been stood down, but bosses say attendance levels remain “extremely busy”.
‘I lost part of myself when you left’: Tributes to ‘bright, fearless’ Kent teen in fatal crash
A family have paid tribute to a “kind, loving and bubbly” teenage girl who died after the car she was driving left the road.
‘Moving from London to Kent was a bit of a culture shock - but it’s such a wonderful place to live’
A Londoner who relocated to Kent is launching a month-long festival of events to help multicultural communities put down roots in the county.
‘This is genuinely heartening’: Plans submitted for theatre at Ashford’s ex-Mecca Bingo
Council bosses have officially lodged plans for a new £7.5m theatre in a move they believe will help “revitalise the town centre”.
Eight stillborn babies ‘might have survived’ with better maternity care at East Kent Hospitals
Eight babies might have survived if they had received different maternity care at hospitals in east Kent, an independent review has found.
Latest Canterbury City Council News
‘I’m exhausted all the time’: The Kent parents battling ‘patchy’ SEND system
Parents speak out on the human toll of battling the special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) system in Kent.
Kent teacher had sexual relationship with former pupil who claims it began at school
A teacher who had an intimate relationship with a former pupil is facing allegations he had sex with her while she was still at school.
Mechanic retires after 20 years over council blunder banning repairs
A mechanic who has run his workshop for 20 years is retiring early after “losing all trust in the council” following a blunder over his lease.
‘The show felt like you were at an intimate comedy club’: Maisie Adam at the Marlowe Theatre
Firmly established as a touring draw Comedian Maisie Adam’s latest show was well-received at a packed Kent venue - here’s what our reviewer thought.
‘His loss is immeasurable’: Tributes to leading Kent archaeologist
The death of a highly respected archaeologist credited with leading the field of discovery across Kent for decades has been met with huge sadness.
Trio spared jail after yob twice drove car into businessman leaving him with spinal fractures
A trio involved in a confrontation that left a man with spinal fractures and temporary paralysis after he was twice hit by a car have avoided jail.
Distressed kittens found dumped in soiled crate outside charity shop
A soiled crate packed with distressed kittens has been discovered dumped on a charity shop’s doorstep.
Eight stillborn babies ‘might have survived’ with better maternity care at East Kent Hospitals
Eight babies might have survived if they had received different maternity care at hospitals in east Kent, an independent review has found.
‘It’s an exciting new chapter’: Grade II-listed Kent hotel sold to luxury chain
A laid-back luxury hotel chain has purchased a Grade-II listed building in the heart of a spa town, as the owner of 13 years looks to retire.
How planting a vineyard helped a grieving Kent dad keep his son's memory alive
A grieving father says creating a wine in his son’s name has helped him cope with four “absolutely appalling” years since the teenager’s death.
Latest Dover District Council News
Top chef leaves Kent’s only double Michelin-starred restaurant
The head chef of Kent’s only double Michelin-starred restaurant has left his role to join another popular eatery in the county.
Man, 60, released on bail as Deal murder investigation continues
A man arrested in connection with a murder investigation in Deal has been released on bail.
‘I’m exhausted all the time’: The Kent parents battling ‘patchy’ SEND system
Parents speak out on the human toll of battling the special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) system in Kent.
Eight stillborn babies ‘might have survived’ with better maternity care at East Kent Hospitals
Eight babies might have survived if they had received different maternity care at hospitals in east Kent, an independent review has found.
Alleyway taped off in murder probe after death of man in his 60s
Police have taped off an alleyway behind a bungalow after a man in his 60s was found dead inside the property, sparking a murder probe.
Murder investigation launched after man, 60s, dies at property
Police have launched a murder probe and arrested a 59-year-old man after another man died from a fatal head injury.
Kent village 'overdeveloped with excess of large executive houses'
Fears a village is being overdeveloped with an excess of ‘large executive houses' have been raised amid plans for another estate.
Critical incident at Kent hospital as beds full and 'extremely high' demand at A&E
A critical incident has been declared at a Kent hospital where bosses say beds are full and attendance levels at A&E are “extremely high”.
Domino's wins bid to open new pizza branch beneath highly rated Kent hotel
Bosses at pizza chain Domino’s have received approval for a new branch in a vacant unit under a top-rated Kent hotel.
Floral tributes left for driver, 30, killed in crash
Flowers have been left at the scene of a crash in which a 30-year-old man died.
Latest Folkestone & Hythe District Council News
Top chef leaves Kent’s only double Michelin-starred restaurant
The head chef of Kent’s only double Michelin-starred restaurant has left his role to join another popular eatery in the county.
‘I wrote future birthday cards for my kids and kept breaking down’
A father who was diagnosed with blood cancer wrote future birthday cards for this three children after being told he had only weeks to live.
‘I’ve discovered Kent’s best bar - but I’m not supposed to tell you where it is’
Our reviewer was beguiled by an underground cocktail bar in the unlikeliest of places - but mum’s the word…
‘I’m exhausted all the time’: The Kent parents battling ‘patchy’ SEND system
Parents speak out on the human toll of battling the special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) system in Kent.
Parts of Grand Burstin Hotel to be rebuilt as fire-ravaged building ‘not at risk of collapse’
Parts of The Grand Burstin Hotel are set to be rebuilt after engineers confirmed the building is not at risk of collapse following a huge fire.
Folkestone residents evacuated after Burstin fire allowed to return home 11 days later
Residents evacuated from flats next to the fire-hit Grand Burstin Hotel have been allowed to return home 11 days after the blaze.
Eight stillborn babies ‘might have survived’ with better maternity care at East Kent Hospitals
Eight babies might have survived if they had received different maternity care at hospitals in east Kent, an independent review has found.
‘Forgotten’ after Folkestone’s Grand Burstin Hotel fire: ‘Our belongings are still in the rooms’
Frustrated guests say they feel “forgotten” more than a week after being forced to flee the huge fire at The Grand Burstin in Folkestone.
Apartment plans for former Debenhams store increase in size
Even more homes are now planned for part of a former town centre Debenhams store amid alterations to the design.
Critical incident at Kent hospital as beds full and 'extremely high' demand at A&E
A critical incident has been declared at a Kent hospital where bosses say beds are full and attendance levels at A&E are “extremely high”.
Latest Thanet District Council News
Harry Hill to headline show as iconic Margate Winter Gardens to reopen
Comedy legend Harry Hill has been announced as the headline act for the highly-anticipated reopening of the iconic Margate Winter Gardens next year.
80s icon announced as latest act to join Dreamland’s summer line-up
The latest act to join the summer 2027 line-up at one of Kent’s biggest music venues has been revealed.
‘I’m exhausted all the time’: The Kent parents battling ‘patchy’ SEND system
Parents speak out on the human toll of battling the special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) system in Kent.
‘Terrifying’ thug bit girlfriend’s nose and hit her with broken table leg
A drink and drug-fuelled thug who bit his girlfriend's nose and struck her with a table leg following a row has been jailed.
Police seal off town centre road amid reports of gas leak
Police have sealed off a road amid reports of a gas leak.
Kent’s biggest car scrapyard wins battle to stay open after ‘spooked horses’ row
Kent’s biggest car breaking yard has won its battle to stay open after appealing a decision to revoke its environmental permit over noise complaints.
‘His loss is immeasurable’: Tributes to leading Kent archaeologist
The death of a highly respected archaeologist credited with leading the field of discovery across Kent for decades has been met with huge sadness.
‘Serious failings’: Inspection of Kent council’s social housing finds 'significant improvements' needed
A regulator has found “serious failings” in the way a Kent council provides social housing and warned that “significant improvements” are needed.
Eight stillborn babies ‘might have survived’ with better maternity care at East Kent Hospitals
Eight babies might have survived if they had received different maternity care at hospitals in east Kent, an independent review has found.
Teenage girl hit by car taken to hospital
A teenage girl has been taken to hospital after being hit by a car.
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