Latest Ashford Borough Council News
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Teen suffered facial injuries after assault at nightclubA teenager was left with facial injuries after being assaulted in a nightclub as police launch an appeal for information about his attacker. -
Poundstretcher to open its first store in Kent town next weekA traditional market town dubbed “the jewel of the Weald” is set to welcome its first Poundstretcher store next week.
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‘Critical incident’ declared and schools closed as ‘extreme heat’ continues in KentSchools are closed, travel warnings are in place and the ambulance service has declared a “critical incident” amid Kent’s red “extreme heat” warning. -
Women's fashion chain to close only Kent store after 20 years at Designer OutletA premium fashion brand is to close its only Kent store. -
Hosepipe ban and more Kent school closures as 'extreme heat' warning extendedA hosepipe ban has been introduced and more school closures announced as Kent braces for another day of high temperatures. -
Man in court accused of trying to kill wifeA 61-year-old man has appeared in court accused of trying to kill his wife at their home in Ashford. -
‘We need to be efficient...but not at the expense of residents’ safety’MP Sojan Joseph raises concerns about potential cuts to the fire service, especially for those living in rural areas. -
Cat dies in bungalow fireA cat has sadly died in a kitchen fire at a bungalow. -
Homes without water while schools and tips shut early as Kent sweltered in 'extreme heat'Homes were left without water and businesses were forced to close after two burst water mains caused an outage in parts of Kent. -
‘It’s sad our village has lost its only pub - it didn’t need to become housing’A village’s only pub will be converted into housing - leaving residents feeling “gutted”.
Latest Canterbury City Council News
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House blaze in heatwave sparks huge emergency responseFirefighters tackled a blaze at a home today during one of the hottest days of the year, as temperatures soared to around 35C across Kent. -
Taskmaster favourite adds more Kent dates to extended UK tourTV stand-up star adds shows at four Kent venues as tour rolls into 2027.
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‘Critical incident’ declared and schools closed as ‘extreme heat’ continues in KentSchools are closed, travel warnings are in place and the ambulance service has declared a “critical incident” amid Kent’s red “extreme heat” warning. -
‘Grandad would be proud’: One of Kent’s oldest family firms celebrates 90th birthdayA family business that has survived a devastating fire and the ups and downs of the economy is celebrating its 90th anniversary. -
‘I skipped past the coven of cackling women… but then rent-a-crowd arrived’Secret Drinker rediscovers the joys of boozing in a proper backstreet pub -
Paramedics tried to save man, 49, who died in play park tragedyA man who died after being found unresponsive in a park’s public toilets has been named. -
Hosepipe ban and more Kent school closures as 'extreme heat' warning extendedA hosepipe ban has been introduced and more school closures announced as Kent braces for another day of high temperatures. -
Build homes on old youth centre site to tackle anti-social behaviour, say developersDevelopers say building homes on a former youth centre site will help tackle anti-social behaviour - but residents want the facility rebuilt instead. -
Care home residents discovered ‘lifting empty forks to their mouths as staff talked over them'A care home has been plunged into special measures after residents waited 19 hours for help while others lifted empty forks to their mouths. -
'I'm 103 and never been drunk in my life!’A great-great-grandmother reveals the secrets to her long life, including the fact she’s never been drunk and was ‘always on the go’.
Latest Dover District Council News
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Kent MP’s access to government documents restricted as row ramps up over ‘unauthorised’ articleA Kent MP facing the sack from his ministerial role has been stopped from accessing government documents after writing an unauthorised article. -
‘I got an insight into what teenagers are thinking about decisions adults are making’After speaking with pupils, MP Mike Tapp says it is obvious how engaged the younger generations are in politics despite the stigma that they aren’t.
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Missing Glastonbury? These grassroots venues are hosting the next best thing this weekendBig festival energy is coming to small stages as Kent joins a nationwide celebration of live music. -
Long-running Christmas event axed amid spiralling costs and lack of public supportAn annual free Christmas event has been axed for the second year in a row amid spiralling costs and lack of support. -
‘Think Kent’s hot now? We remember when the roads were melting!’With a rare red warning of extreme heat in place for parts of Kent this week, we look back on the record-breaking summer of 1976. -
‘We’ve got wine in our blood - but it’s time to step away’Owners of one of Kent’s oldest vineyards say they are still planning to step away after a sale lasting 18 months fell through. -
‘This underrated attraction was a great family day out - with a lovely mum-friendly end to our visit’Our reporter and her children found the perfect place to keep everyone happy on a family day out. -
Head teacher turning around troubled school quits amid ‘intense political pressure’A head teacher who was making improvements at a struggling secondary school has announced he is standing down from his position. -
‘The PM is right to act - this is about giving children their childhoods back’Dover and Deal MP Mike Tapp says the Prime Minister is right to introduce a social media ban for children under 16. -
Hot Fuzz actor launches first solo art exhibition in KentGallery bosses have expressed their delight at hosting the first-ever solo exhibition by actor Nick Frost.
Latest Folkestone & Hythe District Council News
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Swimmers advised not to enter water after sewer pipe burstsEmergency work is taking place to fix a burst sewer pipe said to be causing a “potentially dangerous leak” into the sea at a popular bathing spot. -
Taskmaster favourite adds more Kent dates to extended UK tourTV stand-up star adds shows at four Kent venues as tour rolls into 2027.
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‘Critical incident’ declared and schools closed as ‘extreme heat’ continues in KentSchools are closed, travel warnings are in place and the ambulance service has declared a “critical incident” amid Kent’s red “extreme heat” warning. -
Family 'remain critical' of police as inquest into tragic death of Leah, 24, concludesThe family of a woman found dead after going missing for 12 days say they remain “critical” of Kent Police after an inquest into her death concluded. -
Algerian man jailed for risking lives during small boat crossingAn Algerian man who was captured by drone, piloting a small boat with more than 60 people across the English Channel, has been jailed for two years. -
Two taken to hospital after emergency crews rush to rescue swimmers and jet-skiers off Kent coastTwo people were taken to hospital after eight people, including two jet-skiers, were rescued from the sea off the Kent coast -
Tiny Kent school with just 97 pupils celebrates 175th anniversaryA primary school with just 97 students marked its 175th anniversary with a fly-over that saw its head teacher do a loop-the-loop. -
‘We need to be efficient...but not at the expense of residents’ safety’MP Sojan Joseph raises concerns about potential cuts to the fire service, especially for those living in rural areas. -
Council sells historic flats for £800k after encouraging tenants to moveA council that encouraged social housing tenants to move out of a Grade II-listed property has now sold it at auction for £826,000. -
Missing Glastonbury? These grassroots venues are hosting the next best thing this weekendBig festival energy is coming to small stages as Kent joins a nationwide celebration of live music.
Latest Thanet District Council News
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Drinking ban for town where ‘73% of crime is drunken rowdiness’New anti-drinking rules have been introduced for Kent’s “highest anti-social behaviour hotspot”, where 73% of crime “is for rowdy or drunken conduct”. -
Police granted stronger powers to tackle yobs in another Kent town amid heatwavePolice have been issued stronger powers to crack down on anti-social behaviour in another part of Kent amid fears the hot weather could spark trouble.
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Incredible moment armed officer hitches a lift in van to catch fleeing suspectPolice have released remarkable footage of a van driver aiding armed police as they chased down a suspect. -
Footage shows arrests after beach brawls as huge crowds flock to Kent coastPolice body-cam footage shows officers chasing and arresting suspects after fights broke out during an evening of disruption on the Kent coast. -
Arrests after ‘series of robberies’ and threats with knives on Kent trainsFive teenagers have been arrested after commuters were allegedly robbed and threatened with knives on several Kent trains. -
Hosepipe ban and more Kent school closures as 'extreme heat' warning extendedA hosepipe ban has been introduced and more school closures announced as Kent braces for another day of high temperatures. -
‘The five-star food was so good, we almost forgot about the shoddy service’Our table wasn’t ready and it took an hour for the food to arrive… but this place has something about it. -
‘Crowd control measures’ in place as hundreds descend on seaside townCrowd control measures are in place and access to a station has been restricted as high levels of visitors descend on a coastal town. -
Coastguard called amid report of ‘two children in difficulty’ in seaThe coastguard helicopter, police and lifeboat teams were called to children in trouble while swimming near a harbour. -
‘I was depressed, lonely and had an emergency C-section - I didn’t think I’d do this 12 weeks later’A mum who suffered with chronic sickness during pregnancy and had an emergency C-section has won a beauty pageant just 12 weeks later.