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Latest Ashford Borough Council News
Thick black smoke seen for miles as firefighters tackle blaze
Thick black smoke has been seen for miles as a huge fire erupted in a town’s industrial estate.
Skydiver confirmed to have died in aerodrome incident
It has been confirmed that a skydiver died yesterday after jumping from an aircraft.
Terrified mum found secret tracker on car planted by ex during stalking campaign
A woman discovered her ex-partner had secretly planted a tracker on her car during a stalking campaign that left her “shaken to the core”.
‘Time is running out’ - Husband races to bring wife home with new bungalow plans
A husband is racing to bring his seriously ill wife home and needs council approval for a bungalow to care for her himself.
‘We've been trading almost 50 years but our sewing shop isn't going anywhere'
The owner of a sewing shop which attracts customers from Wales says he is “proud” and “privileged” the business is celebrating 45 years of trading.
Woman’s Facebook search uncovers husband’s second marriage
A man who married his second wife without divorcing his first has avoided jail.
Emergency services descend on airfield as flights stop
Police and fire crews have descended on an airfield with all flights stopped since earlier today.
Revealed: How mums travelled miles to give birth after maternity scandal at hospitals
The number of mums in east Kent having their babies outside the district almost quadrupled after a damning report into maternity services.
Fire-damaged cottage land to become new 'residential community'
The start date for construction of a new “residential community” on the site of an abandoned barn and former cottage has been confirmed.
NHS wants £3m for health upgrades after 'Netflix' plan ditched and 815 flats proposed
Almost £3 million will be needed from developers to help upgrade and expand healthcare services if 800 more homes are built.
Latest Canterbury City Council News
‘No impact’ on three Kent leisure centres after collapse of national operator
The collapse of a national leisure operator will not affect three fitness centres in one Kent district, council bosses have reassured.
TV favourite Bluey comes to life in UK stage tour
The much-loved cartoon character is now the star of her very own stage show, Bluey’s Big Play, and it’s coming to Kent.
Revealed: How mums travelled miles to give birth after maternity scandal at hospitals
The number of mums in east Kent having their babies outside the district almost quadrupled after a damning report into maternity services.
Unsolved: The Easter Monday shooting and the bathtub murder that shocked Kent
The doorstep shooting of a dad-of-one and the bathtub murder of his girlfriend just months later remain among Kent’s most baffling unsolved cases.
Woman found dead in river had been released from hospital just days before
An inquest has opened into the death of a 55-year-old mum whose disappearance sparked a four-day search.
Rail services reopen after train hits tree
Passengers faced delays this morning after a train hit a tree on a railway line.
Feeding rhinos and meeting gorillas - an unforgettable day out in Kent
A slobbery, snotty rhino snaffling a carrot from your hand isn’t your typical Sunday morning - but it’s all part of an unforgettable experience.
Family ‘overwhelmed with love and support’ after death of schoolgirl
The family of an 18-year-old girl who died during the Kent meningitis outbreak say they have been “overwhelmed with love and support”.
‘Lazy and selfish’ dog owners slammed as fouling plagues Kent district
Dog mess is still being left across streets, parks and footpaths by “selfish” owners – with a new survey highlighting the scale of the problem.
Thug who found mum and sister dead jailed as judge says tragedy no excuse for campaign of abuse
A thug who violently abused his girlfriend for a year was struggling to cope after finding his mother and teenage sister dead, a court has heard.
Latest Dover District Council News
Rail services reopen after train hits tree
Passengers faced delays this morning after a train hit a tree on a railway line.
End of era as much-loved bakery to close after almost 100 years
A much-loved family bakery famous for its Mr Blobby biscuits is to close after serving a town centre for almost 100 years.
‘Strike action will have significant impact on all services’
An NHS boss says strike action by resident doctors will have “a significant impact” across all services on Kent.
BBC reveals plan for new Sarah Everard drama
A new, two-part drama about the horrific murder of Sarah Everard by a Met police officer from Kent has been commissioned by the BBC.
‘Nature retreat’ with 96 holiday lodges on historic Kent estate gets green light
A 96-cabin “nature retreat” in the Kent countryside has been approved - despite concerns it will resemble a “caravan park”.
‘It’s about ensuring every child, regardless of their needs, can thrive’
MP Mike Tapp praises new reforms which will see more than £3 billion being rolled out to create inclusive classrooms across England.
Homes approved despite more than 600 objections
Hundreds of devastated protesters have lost a battle to stop a total 64 homes being built in their village.
Warning over scammers ‘pressuring victims into paying for unnecessary’ work
Residents are reminded to be vigilant after scammers were reported to be “pressuring victims into paying for poor quality” works in their homes.
Community rallies for couple seriously injured in crash
A community has rallied to support a couple facing a long road to recovery after being seriously injured in a car crash.
Plans launched for seaside mobile sauna, which could open in months
Bosses behind an expanding seaside sauna business are hopeful their next site could be open within months.
Latest Folkestone & Hythe District Council News
TikTok video shows youths running riot inside trashed sports centre
A TikTok video shows youths running riot inside a long-closed sports centre left trashed by vandals.
Part of industrial estate near M20 on market for £3.2m
Part of an industrial estate has gone on the market for £3.2 million, with the possibility for development.
Industrial estate expansion to create up to 100 jobs
An industrial estate that secured £3.5 million in funding to boost employment has expanded again - with up to 100 jobs expected to be created.
‘It was the place to be’: The forgotten Kent pier that drew crowds to the coast
For almost 60 years, it stretched elegantly out into the English Channel - but memories of this Kent pier have long since faded.
Seafront venue to close for three weeks ahead of management change
A seafront venue will shut for three weeks as it prepares to reopen under new management later this month.
M20 slip road reopens as three-hour Eurotunnel delays ease
A slip road leading onto the M20 has reopened after police closed it due to three-hour waits at the Eurotunnel terminal.
Fake ID conman swindled landlady out of £11,500
A fraudster who used multiple aliases to secure a tenancy has narrowly avoided jail after swindling his landlady out of more than £11,000.
‘Strike action will have significant impact on all services’
An NHS boss says strike action by resident doctors will have “a significant impact” across all services on Kent.
Vandals cause ‘considerable destruction’ as closed sports centre trashed
A long-closed sports centre set to partially reopen this summer has suffered “significant damage” after vandals trashed the site.
Jail for man who helped recruit drivers for people smugglers
A man involved in recruiting lorry drivers to assist in people smuggling is now behind bars.
Latest Thanet District Council News
Wife of abusive former councillor hits back at 'exploitative' campaign tactics
The wife of a former councillor who was jailed for coercive control has slammed “exploitative” tactics in the run-up to a by-election.
Overnight closures set for ‘rollercoaster’ A299 as repair dates revealed
Drivers are set to face weeks of overnight closures on the “rollercoaster” A299 as a full schedule of repair works has been revealed.
Crunch by-election to be held this week after councillor jailed
Voters go to the polls on Thursday after a hard-fought by-election campaign with much riding on the outcome.
Stunning David Hockney revealed at Kent art gallery
A spectacular image by one of the world’s most celebrated living painters has gone on display at a Kent art gallery.
Fire breaks out in abandoned seaside shopping centre
Fire crews are tackling a blaze near a busy amusement park and an abandoned shopping centre, with a neighbouring block of flats reportedly evacuated.
Parent’s nightmare after death of ‘beautiful’ three-year-old boy
A fundraiser has been started after the death of a “beautiful, funny” three-year-old boy.
Coroner could rehold inquest after KentOnline appeal helps identify man
A coroner is considering reopening an inquest after a KentOnline appeal helped identify a man found dead in the sea.
Revealed: How mums travelled miles to give birth after maternity scandal at hospitals
The number of mums in east Kent having their babies outside the district almost quadrupled after a damning report into maternity services.
Unsolved: The Easter Monday shooting and the bathtub murder that shocked Kent
The doorstep shooting of a dad-of-one and the bathtub murder of his girlfriend just months later remain among Kent’s most baffling unsolved cases.
Landmark hotel could become flats in £20m scheme
An iconic hotel that hosted famous guests is set for a new lease of life, years after shutting down.
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