Latest Ashford Borough Council News
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Suspect charged after man seriously injured in assault and airlifted to London hospitalA suspect has been charged after a man was seriously injured in an assault and airlifted to a London hospital. -
Pawnbrokers to open fourth Kent store in former Claire’s unitA pawnbrokers is to open in a shopping centre unit that was home to Claire’s for more than 20 years.
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Meningitis case confirmed at another Kent uni - as hundreds queue for vaccineA meningitis case has been confirmed at another university - as a vaccine rollout is underway at another city campus. -
‘So sad – another great shop with lovely staff bites the dust’The last two remaining The Original Factory Shop stores in Kent are set to close, months after the brand plunged into administration. -
Drivers face delays due to broken down lorry on roundaboutPolice have closed off a busy route after a broken down lorry blocked a roundabot. -
Fears of ‘havoc’ on A road during school holidays if Op Brock goes inFears are growing of “havoc” on a major highway when work is carried out over the forthcoming school holidays. -
‘National incident’ declared over meningitis outbreak – as another school confirms caseA targeted meningitis vaccination programme will begin within days at the University of Kent amid the “unprecedented” outbreak. -
Everything we know so far about the meningitis outbreak in KentWith a targeted vaccination campaign being rolled out, here we set out everything we know so far about the meningitis outbreak. -
Health chiefs deny delay in meningitis alert as MenB strain confirmedHealth officials have denied claims they were too slow to act on a meningitis outbreak that has killed an 18-year-old and a 21-year-old. -
‘I want to make it the best grammar in east Kent’: Teacher to return as school’s new headA teacher who left his former school almost a decade ago says he wants to make it the “best grammar in east Kent” when he returns as its new head.
Latest Canterbury City Council News
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Historic event set to go ahead in city hit by meningitis outbreakThe installation of the new Archbishop of Canterbury is being kept under review amid the ongoing meningitis outbreak - but is expected to go ahead. -
New planning applications include chemical waste facility and 22-home estatePlans in a Kent district include a 22-home development and a new chemical waste handling facility.
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Meningitis case confirmed at another Kent uni - as hundreds queue for vaccineA meningitis case has been confirmed at another university - as a vaccine rollout is underway at another city campus. -
South East Water appoints new executives amid improvement worksAn under-fire water firm, which left thousands without supply during two major outages, has started engineering works to improve its network. -
Student with meningitis ‘left blind and unable to walk’ for daysA student with a confirmed case of meningitis has told how she was left temporarily blind and unable to walk as her body shut down. -
‘This is far too many homes for a small village'Residents are concerned their “tiny” village will be placed under strain if plans for more houses are approved. -
Car and moped collide near busy roadEmergency services are at the scene of a crash involving a car and moped. -
Pharmacies inundated with meningitis vaccine callsThere has been a surge in calls to pharmacies from people worried about contracting deadly meningitis following the outbreak in the county. -
‘National incident’ declared over meningitis outbreak – as another school confirms caseA targeted meningitis vaccination programme will begin within days at the University of Kent amid the “unprecedented” outbreak. -
Man charged after teen girls ‘sexually assaulted’Police are appealing for information after two teenage girls were allegedly sexually assaulted by a 21-year-old man in a city centre.
Latest Dover District Council News
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Revamped wine shop and bar to open tonightA revamped and expanded wine bar and bottle shop will host its grand opening tonight after a lengthy refurbishment. -
Kent woman’s petition on Ian Huntley funeral funds hits 50k signaturesA Kent woman has launched a petition demanding that the taxpayer gives nothing for the funeral of child killer Ian Huntley.
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Construction begins on town's new £20 million leisure centre revampConstruction is underway on a new £20 million leisure centre following the demolition of a long-standing swimming pool. -
New restrictions introduced at popular car park after rise in anti-social behaviourA visitor car park at one of the UK’s most famous beauty spots is now being locked overnight following a surge in anti-social behaviour. -
‘If you have no right to be here, you should not be allowed to stay’MP Mike Tapp praises the government’s new reforms which aim to fix an asylum system that “for too long has not worked for anyone”. -
Customers’ sadness as shop to shut after 60 years in townA decision to shut an electrical shop which has served a seaside town for more than 60 years has sparked sadness from customers. -
Know an amazing volunteer? Nominate them for the Kent Charity AwardsHelp shine a spotlight on Kent’s charity heroes by sending in your nominations for this year’s awards. -
‘She was my wingman’: Widower’s tribute to former Lady MayoressA much-respected former Lady Mayoress who supported many charitable causes across her district has died. -
Work set for spring as tennis club’s padel plans approvedWork on two new padel courts will soon get underway - despite initial concerns they will be “visually intrusive” and “noisy”. -
‘We hoped it wouldn’t come to this’: Plans to convert pub into home approvedA couple say they are heartbroken after plans to convert their pub into a home were approved following an unsuccessful search for new ownership.
Latest Folkestone & Hythe District Council News
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Thousands raised for baby girl critically ill with meningitisA fundraising appeal to support a baby critically ill with meningitis has smashed its target after her family spoke of her battle with the disease. -
We tried UK's largest seafront saunaOur reporter, experienced in Nordic saunas, tests a new beachside spa on a chilly Kent night.
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Baby girl critically ill with meningitis amid major outbreakA baby girl is seriously ill with meningitis amid a major outbreak in Kent that has already claimed two young lives. -
‘This is my livelihood’ Shop keeps licence after police raise concerns over managementA shop will keep its alcohol licence after reports that vodka and tequila BuzzBalls were sold to a minor. -
‘I want to make it the best grammar in east Kent’: Teacher to return as school’s new headA teacher who left his former school almost a decade ago says he wants to make it the “best grammar in east Kent” when he returns as its new head. -
Nigel Havers to share 50 years of showbiz stories in new tourThe actor is telling fans all about the highs and lows of his career in the new show, which comes to four Kent venues. -
Council ditches ANPR system at car park after queue chaos and vandalismA council is ditching an underground car park’s automatic number plate recognition (ANPR) system following a two-year trial plagued by issues. -
Kent’s housing divide revealed as numbers seeking help soarThe number of families in temporary accommodation has doubled in one part of Kent in just a year. -
‘It threatens the tranquillity and natural beauty that surrounds us’Hundreds of residents are voicing opposition to a proposed “massive” truck stop they fear will damage the countryside and disturb nearby villages. -
The cost of buying a home in every area of Kent over the past five yearsWe analysed prices from the past five years to discover the most expensive and cheapest places to live in Kent.
Latest Thanet District Council News
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Meningitis case confirmed at another Kent uni - as hundreds queue for vaccineA meningitis case has been confirmed at another university - as a vaccine rollout is underway at another city campus. -
Council puts former sports hall in town centre car park up for auctionA former community centre and sports hall has sparked interest after going up for auction with a guide price of £185,000.
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Man in court after £240k worth of cocaine found in bedside drawerA suspected drug dealer has appeared in court after cocaine worth an estimated £240,000 was found hidden in a bedside drawer. -
David Hockney artwork to be displayed in Kent town for first timeA large-scale piece by the influential artist is set to be unveiled as part of a gallery’s anniversary celebrations. -
Air ambulance called after serious incidentEmergency services have been called to a serious incident, which left with a person with head and face injuries. -
'Dirty cash, I want you!' Singing drug dealer caught on his own CCTVA drug dealer whose own CCTV caught him singing about “dirty cash” while handling illicit money has been jailed. -
Controversial council ‘illegal migration emergency’ motion dropped by senior officerA motion to declare an “illegal migration emergency” by Reform UK-led Kent County Council has been dropped by a senior officer. -
‘National incident’ declared over meningitis outbreak – as another school confirms caseA targeted meningitis vaccination programme will begin within days at the University of Kent amid the “unprecedented” outbreak. -
Council secures new home-to-school transport after provider ceases trading with ‘immediate effect’Kent County Council says it has sourced a replacement service after one of its home-to-school transport providers folded. -
Airport unveils flight path proposalsThe potential flight paths of aircraft using the revived Manston Airport have been unveiled - and the dates of public consultation events.