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Latest Ashford Borough Council News
Jeans and pretzel brands arrive at Kent outlet - but three fashion stores shut
A denim clothing brand has opened its only standalone UK store at a Kent shopping centre which has seen a flurry of recent changes.
‘Where will we go now?’: Couple announce sad closure of town centre cafe
The husband and wife team behind a highly-rated cafe have announced its upcoming closure as customers are left asking: ‘Where will we go now?’
Man, 60s, dies after crash on country road
A man has died after a serious crash earlier this morning forced a road to be closed.
‘It’s amazing’: Comedian Joe Lycett puts money behind bar at Ashford pub
A comedian has pledged to buy punters at a Kent pub a drink this Friday night, much to the delight of the landlord.
Tom Kerridge leads tributes to Michelin-starred chef who built reputation in Kent
Tom Kerridge has led tributes to a Michelin-starred chef who built his reputation at two Kent restaurants.
Work on Kent’s fourth David Lloyd health club finally begins
Contractors are finally on site to create a new state-of-the-art health club following a series of set backs.
'NHS sacked me during breast cancer treatment - there was no warning'
A mum battling aggressive breast cancer says she cried more over being sacked by the NHS than she did during months of gruelling treatment.
Rail services disrupted as depot problem hits evening journeys
A depot problem is disrupting evening train services, with cancellations and some trains running with half their usual number of carriages.
Heroic Kent doctor saves man’s life in airport drama
A heroic Kent doctor saved a stranger's life after he collapsed and his heart stopped beating at a busy airport in Florida.
‘The PM gave me hope that we can tackle inadequate social care services’
Sojan Joseph feeling ‘hopeful’ the Prime Minister will tackle array of long-term challenges, including announcement of a National Care Service.
Latest Canterbury City Council News
‘Flawless and full of tension’: House of the Dragon star leads murder mystery that kept audiences guessing
Review: A fresh take on an Agatha Christie classic opened at Canterbury’s Marlowe Theatre ahead of its UK tour.
Martial arts studio owner jailed after raping woman during free one-to-one session
A martial arts studio owner has been jailed after inviting a woman to a one-to-one session before pinning her down and raping her.
Tom Kerridge leads tributes to Michelin-starred chef who built reputation in Kent
Tom Kerridge has led tributes to a Michelin-starred chef who built his reputation at two Kent restaurants.
Car dealership collapses with £1.1m debt including £650k owed to Big Motoring World
A car dealership has collapsed with more than £1.1m in debt, including £650,000 owed to a firm controlled by Big Motoring World founder Peter Waddell.
Drone pictures capture progress on controversial £61m bypass
Drone pictures show the scale of work taking place on a controversial £61m bypass - as bosses say the scheme is on schedule.
‘Nobody could dim her sparkle’: Tragic death of student nurse, 25
Tributes have been paid to a bubbly aspiring nurse who died after suffering serious health problems.
The best fireworks displays in Kent to book for Bonfire Night 2026
From spectacular firework shows to traditional bonfires and family-friendly events, here’s everything you need to know.
Suspected serial shoplifter in court after Subway staff ‘threatened with knife’
A man has been charged with robbery, theft and burglary after an alleged crime spree across Kent.
Cause of baby’s death unknown as arrested man and woman released without charge
A pathologist has been unable to determine how a two-month-old baby died, as police confirmed a man and a woman have been released without charge.
‘We’re stuck in the zoo!’ Family locked in Wingham Wildlife Park after closing time
A family accidentally locked in a Kent zoo after closing time took to Facebook to raise the alarm.
Latest Dover District Council News
Busy A-road closed as emergency services respond to crash
A busy road is closed in both directions as emergency services deal with a crash and oil spill.
‘We’re stuck in the zoo!’ Family locked in Wingham Wildlife Park after closing time
A family accidentally locked in a Kent zoo after closing time took to Facebook to raise the alarm.
Football fan who caused £4k car damage after match ordered to pay just £225
A football fan caused £4,000 worth of damage by jumping on cars after an England game - only to be ordered to stump up £225 in compensation.
I tried a £23 three-course meal in Deal - it might be Kent’s best-value lunch
With prices constantly rising, our reporter was set on seeking out the best-value three-course meal he could find.
‘Control matters...but we can’t turn our backs on people fleeing persecution’
MP Mike Tapp is releasing a documentary focusing on the immigration crisis, a topic which closely affects his constituents in Deal and Dover.
Major search operation off Deal beach following ‘reports of person in water’
A major search operation was launched on the Kent coast following “reports of a person in the water”.
'People are queuing out the door - we already need a bigger mixer!’
A mum says she has been so overwhelmed by support after opening her own bakery that she’s already planning to order a bigger mixer to meet demand.
Revealed: The £8m plans to transform abandoned Kent garden centre
An abandoned garden centre is set to be transformed into an £8 million residential care centre with a community cafe and hub open to the public.
Staying safe: Free reflective keyrings for thousands of children right across the county
Our Be Bright Be Seen campaign is back to shine a light on road safety.
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.
Latest Folkestone & Hythe District Council News
Two ‘critically injured’ as minibus collides with train at Channel Tunnel terminal
Two people have reportedly been critically injured and another 17 hurt after a minibus collided with a train at the Channel Tunnel terminal in France.
Teenager taken to hospital with facial injuries after ‘attack outside town centre nightclub’
A teenager was taken to hospital with facial injuries after an alleged assault outside a town centre nightclub.
‘£25 is no deterrent’: Bid to double parking fines as towns hit by illegal parking
Calls are being made to double parking fines amid claims a current £25 charge is failing to deter illegal parking in Kent towns.
‘The British economy needs Europe - we must work together’
MP Tony Vaughan says Britain and its European friends must collaborate more so we can be home to the ‘next great inventions and innovations’.
Child hit by car near high street
A road is partially blocked after a schoolgirl was hit by a car this morning.
‘The PM gave me hope that we can tackle inadequate social care services’
Sojan Joseph feeling ‘hopeful’ the Prime Minister will tackle array of long-term challenges, including announcement of a National Care Service.
Man who attacked two people found with unregistered XL bully
A man who attacked two people, shoplifted and was found with an unregistered XL bully has narrowly avoided jail.
Bid for geopark status for Kent beauty spots takes step forward
A major next step has been taken in the bid to secure UNESCO Global Geopark status for part of Dover and beyond.
Supermarket robber who threatened to stab shopworker with needle jailed
A robber who threatened to stab a staff member with a needle after being challenged over a trolley full of stolen shopping has been jailed.
Teenage mum-to-be used pushchair to steal items from Tesco
A teenage mum-to-be who used a pushchair as a decoy to steal products from Tesco stores has been ordered to pay compensation.
Latest Thanet District Council News
The £3.6m plan to bring Kent town’s historic museum back to life
Three historic buildings across Kent have been awarded much-needed cash to carry out repairs and protect them for decades.
Kent's biggest car scrapyard to expand after winning battle to stay open
Kent's biggest car scrapyard has revealed plans to expand after winning a battle to keep its permit.
Footage shows huge flames near Asda petrol station after car fire
Footage has shown huge flames near an Asda petrol station after a car fire.
Dad who repeatedly punched helpless man outside pub spared jail
A “drunken thug” who broke a man’s jaw in an unprovoked pub attack has avoided jail after a judge said he could make his life “very unpleasant”.
Tragedy as person dies on railway line
A person has died on the railway line, transport police have confirmed.
‘I’m so worried!’: Murder trial sees Tyla Wharmby’s texts after baby rushed to hospital
Text messages from a man accused of murdering his girlfriend’s baby while on night-time feed duty have been shown in court.
£10m project to revive long-neglected park includes new 3G pitches
A rundown recreation ground could be transformed into a £10.7 million sports and health hub featuring football pitches, padel courts and a café.
Murder arrest after death of man, 30s, as police tape off high street
A suspect has been arrested on suspicion of murder after a man in his 30s was found dead at a property.
TV gardening star heads to Kent as autumn events get under way
This week, meet a much-loved gardening presenter, celebrate apple season and explore Kent’s rich heritage.
Body found at popular beauty spot in search for missing pensioner
Police searching for a missing 70-year-old man say they have recovered a body.
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