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Latest Ashford Borough Council News
Popular pub-cum-hotel in Ashford shuts for ‘complete refurb’ costing £750k
A pub-cum-hotel has closed while it undergoes a £750,000 makeover.
Kent drug deaths hit record high as grieving families warn: ‘This must be a wake-up call’
Drug deaths in Kent last year were the highest on record - as grieving families warn it must be a “wake-up call for serious action”.
Paul O’Grady’s former Kent home back on market at reduced price
Paul O’Grady’s former Kent home is back on the market for more than £1 million less than its original asking price
Former carvery set to be flattened before becoming housing
Demolition of a once-thriving carvery could get underway as early as January.
School boss cleared of breaking boy’s wrist faced similar allegation before
A school boss cleared of fracturing a 12-year-old pupil's wrist during a "police hold" restraint previously faced a similar allegation, we can reveal.
‘It’s a sad day’: Village’s only pub shuts just three months after takeover
A landlord who stepped in to save a village’s only pub from developers have announced its closure just three months after taking over.
Teenager lost control of car before fatal crash
An inquest heard a teenage girl lost control of her car moments before she crashed into a tree.
Emergency services called after crash on roundabout
Emergency services were called after a crash on a roundabout.
200-space cashless car park opens on part of flattened shopping centre
A cashless car park has opened on part of a former shopping centre - but is only set to stay in place for up to five years.
‘You are an abuser’: Man stalked ex with sinister fake TikTok profile
A jilted man who stalked his ex-girlfriend on social media using a fake profile was told by a judge: ‘You’re an abuser’.
Latest Canterbury City Council News
‘Emergency repairs’ needed on part of Canterbury city wall granted ‘at-risk’ status
A section of Canterbury’s city walls has been granted “at-risk” status after it emerged emergency repairs are needed to prevent further deterioration.
Man targeted B&M, Tesco, Asda and TK Maxx in shoplifting spree
A crack cocaine addict stole alcohol, clothes, coffee, and other goods in a shoplifting spree across east Kent.
Matthew Bourne's gripping dance thriller is coming to Kent with a tale of lust and revenge
An award-winning production is back on tour after more than 10 years, packed with passion, betrayal and dramatic twists.
Pub landlord reunited with man whose life he saved with eight minutes of CPR
A pub landlord has been reunited with a man whose life he saved.
‘His magnificent hair was one of a kind’: Heartache as young orangutan dies
A beloved orangutan infant who “captured the hearts of many” has died at just 15 months old.
East 17 and Artful Dodger to headline village music festival
One of Kent’s most popular village music and food festivals has just revealed a mouthwatering line-up of headline acts for next summer’s event.
Suffragettes, soul and sisterhood: Sylvia at the Marlowe
Review: The story of the Suffragette movement is told in an imaginative, fresh way in this new production.
Decrepit 16th century building to be converted into 30 homes
A historic but abandoned former manor house is to be converted into 30 new homes after falling into disrepair.
‘We’re building houses but we’re not saying where the water comes from'
Questions have been raised over water supplies after plans emerged for 90 new homes on farmland at the edge of a small village.
‘You are an abuser’: Man stalked ex with sinister fake TikTok profile
A jilted man who stalked his ex-girlfriend on social media using a fake profile was told by a judge: ‘You’re an abuser’.
Latest Dover District Council News
‘You never think it's going to happen to you’: Cafe owner’s shock after break-in
A business owner has been left dumbfounded after her high street cafe was burgled overnight, forcing it to close.
‘There’s a perception everywhere in the south east is prosperous – the reality is very different’
MP Mike Tapp welcomes help for families and businesses from the Budget, but says more investment for our communities is still needed.
Kent pub among top 10 in Britain – as three others make top 100
A Kent pub has been named among the 10 best in Britain for the second year running – with three others making the top 100.
‘It is disappointing. We do not want to start the new year in debt’
The organiser of a popular annual carnival has expressed his disappointment after losing out on a much-needed grant.
Mini-estate for village approved despite fears infrastructure is already at breaking point
Plans for a mini-estate approved despite more than 90 objections from residents who fear their village’s infrastructure is already at breaking point.
Major milestone reached in construction of new £20 million leisure centre
A new £20 million leisure centre is taking shape, as new images reveal work on the exterior of the building is nearing completion.
‘Threatening behaviour and repeated disturbances leave residents feeling intimidated’
Kent MP Mike Tapp welcomes the introduction of new Respect Orders, which are designed to help tackle anti-social behaviour in our communities.
Level crossing closed after ‘repeated dangerous misuse’ and near-misses
A level crossing has been temporarily closed following “repeated dangerous misuse”.
Why has Kent's NHS bill for autism and ADHD soared 45-fold in two years?
Kent's NHS spending on autism and ADHD services has rocketed from just £640,000 to almost £29 million in two years. We look at the reasons why...
Fallen trees block Kent roads and railway lines as Storm Boelo brings flood warning
Fallen trees have blocked several roads and railway lines across Kent as the county faces another night of stormy weather.
Latest Folkestone & Hythe District Council News
Firefighters called after chair left dangling from seafront flat balcony
Firefighters were called to a seafront development after strong winds left furniture hanging from a balcony.
‘Everyone loved him’: Daughter’s tribute to popular postman who died after being hit by car
The devastated daughter of a popular postman who died after being hit by a car says she will forever remember his infectious smile.
Arrest over death of man hit by car near Folkestone pub
A man has been arrested following the death of a pedestrian who was hit by a car outside a pub.
Kent drug deaths hit record high as grieving families warn: ‘This must be a wake-up call’
Drug deaths in Kent last year were the highest on record - as grieving families warn it must be a “wake-up call for serious action”.
Kent MP could face employment tribunal after bullying findings
A Kent MP forced to apologise in the Commons for “belittling” a staff member and breaching the MP’s Code of Conduct could face an employment tribunal.
‘Kent’s bus services are not delivering - but there is a better way’
Folkestone and Hythe MP Tony Vaughan says bus franchising would put local communities “back in charge” of services.
Thug who stabbed man in neck as he took bins out wanted on recall to prison
A violent offender who stabbed his ex-partner’s stepfather in a vicious and unprovoked attack as he took the bins out is wanted on recall to prison.
Kent pub among top 10 in Britain – as three others make top 100
A Kent pub has been named among the 10 best in Britain for the second year running – with three others making the top 100.
Man, 50s, dies after being hit by car near pub
An investigation has been launched after a man in his 50s died after being hit by a car outside a pub.
Housebuilder removes all affordable housing from redevelopment of ex-barracks
A major housebuilder has faced objections after removing all affordable housing from revised plans for 121 homes at a former barracks.
Latest Thanet District Council News
Ask Italian at shopping centre shuts as new restaurant set to take over
An Ask Italian branch at a shopping centre has closed, but plans have been revealed for a new restaurant set to take its place.
Suspect appearing in court after alleged attempt to steal fishing boat
A suspect is due to appear in court today after allegedly taking control of a fishing boat while its crew slept.
Kent drug deaths hit record high as grieving families warn: ‘This must be a wake-up call’
Drug deaths in Kent last year were the highest on record - as grieving families warn it must be a “wake-up call for serious action”.
'He should be playing, laughing and enjoying being a little boy - not facing this battle'
Thousands of pounds have been raised to help the family of a five-year-old boy with a rare and aggressive form of childhood cancer.
‘Politics is everywhere… the closer you look, the stranger the sight’
Our journalist’s undercover investigation into extremist religious sect highlights vital work of Local Democracy Reporting Service.
Air ambulance lands amid huge emergency response at Lidl
An air ambulance landed following reports of a medical incident at a supermarket.
Three men in custody and one in hospital after suspected stabbing
Three men have been arrested and a man has been taken to hospital following a serious assault at a home.
Arrest after man allegedly hijacks fishing boat in Ramsgate Harbour
A man has been arrested after allegedly taking control of a fishing boat and sending it hurtling through Ramsgate Harbour while its crew slept.
Boy, 16, among three arrests as police probe ‘serious sexual assault’
A 16-year-old boy is among three people arrested as police investigate reports of a serious sexual assault.
The only Kent district that’s gained more pubs and bars than it’s lost in 15 years
A Kent district has been revealed as the only place in the county to have gained more pubs and bars than its lost since 2010.
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