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Latest Ashford Borough Council News
Hundreds of cannabis plants seized in police raids on homes in Kent town
Footage shows the moment police seized hundreds of cannabis plants after raiding three houses in a Kent town.
‘Major milestone’ as essential infrastructure approved for 10,000-home garden town
Plans for essential infrastructure to support one of the biggest planning projects in the country have been approved.
Plans revealed for £3m sports complex with padel courts and restaurant
A sports and wellness business has revealed plans for its third – and biggest – development in Kent.
Car park demolition almost complete as flattening of shopping centre continues
Contractors have almost finished tearing down a shopping centre car park as a year-long demolition continues at pace.
Parents’ frustration as doctors ‘dismissed their son’s symptoms as tics’
A mum spent years “banging my head against the wall” trying to get help for her son after doctors dismissed his Tourette’s symptoms as “just tics”.
Kent man becomes overnight millionaire after lotto win
An unnamed Kent man has become an overnight millionaire and now plans to treat his family after his huge win.
‘Safety issues’ force traffic lights for new Aldi store to remain switched off
Traffic lights to accommodate a new Aldi store will remain switched off after “safety issues” were found by highways chiefs.
600-space car park reopens under new operator after NCP closure
A 600-space car park next to a shopping centre is now fully reopen and under new management following its closure earlier this year.
The A&E doctor spicing up high street with new restaurant in former KFC
A top A&E doctor is spicing up a high street by launching an Indian restaurant in a former KFC - with almost £1 million invested in the project.
Police hunt for driver after crash which left cyclist in hospital
Police are searching for the driver of a 4x4 who left the scene after hitting a cyclist and failing to stop.
Latest Canterbury City Council News
Police investigating sex attack report say ‘no offences identified’
Police investigating a sexual assault have confirmed “no offences were identified” after a footpath was taped off.
‘It could be a child next’: Dog killed and woman injured in two shocking attacks
Traumatised dog owners fear the next victim could be a child after two attacks left one pet dead and a woman needing hospital treatment.
Grandad hopes rare wrist replacement will end years of pain
A grandad forced to quit his pub job because of crippling wrist pain says a rare replacement operation has given him hope of getting his life back.
Something for the weekend? Five fun-filled days out to get in your diary
From wine tastings and comic cons to countryside festivals and vintage fairs, there’s plenty to float your boat.
Major route finally reopens – but drivers set to face more closures
A major route has finally reopened after emergency sewer repairs, but drivers are set to face more closures next week.
Woman in 70s freed from vehicle and airlifted to London hospital after crash
A woman in her 70s has been freed from a vehicle and airlifted to a London hospital following a crash on a busy route.
Caught in the act: Rogue roofers conned victims out of thousands
Fraudster roofers who boasted about making “Christmas money” by conning the elderly and even escorted some to the bank for cash have been jailed.
'Ridiculous driving!' Drug dealer hits 72mph in 30mph zone during police chase
Footage shows the moment a drug dealer who drove at 72mph in a 30mph zone was caught by police.
Singer Tony Christie signs off in style after six decades on stage
Bowing out after a flourishing career, Tony Christie bid a final touring farewell to Kent with a standing ovation.
‘We are deeply sorry’: Hospital trust admits failings after man denied dying wish
A hospital trust has admitted to failings in a man’s end-of-life care after he was denied his final wish to spend his last moments in a hospice.
Latest Dover District Council News
MP excited to ‘bring historical sites back to life digitally’
MP Mike Tapp to launch new historical project to bring important Kent sites back to life using generative AI technology.
‘Dangerous sexual predator’ behind bars after ‘deeply disturbing’ abuse
A ‘dangerous’ paedophile who uploaded images online showing him sexually abusing a child has been jailed for six and a half years.
Council will make all car parks cashless - despite 'disadvantaging' some users
Plans to scrap cash payments from every council-run car park have been approved – despite the fact it will leave some users at a “disadvantage”.
Work to start on gym, sauna and plunge pool at popular attraction
Construction on a new gym, sauna, and plunge pool at a popular water park could begin this year after plans were approved.
‘It’s unbelievable!’ Shock at council plan to make all its car parks cashless
Drivers have reacted with fury after plans were unveiled to scrap cash payments from every council-run car park and parking bay.
Developer calls for ‘VAR-style’ review after housing plans rejected
A developer behind controversial plans to demolish a Victorian parish hall is seeking a “VAR-style” review of a council decision to reject the scheme.
Casualty flown from ship to hospital
The coastguard had to airlift a man to hospital after he was taken ill on a passenger ship in the Channel.
‘I’ve battled body shaming trolls - now I’m joining the police’
A beauty queen who has battled “body-shaming” trolls online is preparing to take on criminals too - after landing a career with Kent Police.
Flagship event ‘saved from the brink’ as street market’s return confirmed
A much-loved street market will return after its future was plunged into doubt when the town council and then a new team stepped back from running it.
'I will always be grateful they were able to make her dying wish come true'
A grieving husband says he ‘will always be grateful’ to hospital teams who helped fulfil his wife’s dying wish to return home one last time.
Latest Folkestone & Hythe District Council News
Robbery suspect unlawfully at large after police mistakenly release him
A 19-year-old who was due to be remanded in custody after appearing in court charged with robbery is at large after police wrongly let him go.
‘Major milestone’ as essential infrastructure approved for 10,000-home garden town
Plans for essential infrastructure to support one of the biggest planning projects in the country have been approved.
Former town centre Debenhams set for conversion into 17 flats and retail space
A major redevelopment of a former Debenhams building could see part of the site turned into flats and business space.
Something for the weekend? Five fun-filled days out to get in your diary
From wine tastings and comic cons to countryside festivals and vintage fairs, there’s plenty to float your boat.
Woman in 70s freed from vehicle and airlifted to London hospital after crash
A woman in her 70s has been freed from a vehicle and airlifted to a London hospital following a crash on a busy route.
CCTV image released after ‘high street assault’ hospitalises man
A CCTV image of a man has been released after an alleged high-street assault left a man needing hospital treatment.
Former care home devastated by Covid tragedy put on market for £1.95m
An infamous care home where half of its residents died during the first outbreak of Covid has been put up for sale for almost £2 million.
'It’s an attractive part of town': Delight as Asda completes eyesore revamp
A long-empty and vandalised town centre building has been restored following council enforcement action against Asda.
‘We’re incredibly proud’: Business marks 100 years on Kent high streets
An independent business which has become a Kent high street staple is celebrating reaching its 100th year.
Care home to expand into neighbouring flats after council approves plan
A care home is set to increase its capacity after a council approved plans to convert adjacent flats into additional bedrooms.
Latest Thanet District Council News
‘Vital’ maternity ward upgrades to start this year
A hospital is set to get a “vital” extension to its maternity unit in the coming years.
Robbery suspect unlawfully at large after police mistakenly release him
A 19-year-old who was due to be remanded in custody after appearing in court charged with robbery is at large after police wrongly let him go.
Special school’s expansion ‘a no-brainer’ but site will remain 20% oversubscribed
The expansion of a special needs school has been welcomed as a “no-brainer” to ease pressure, but will still be operating well over its new capacity.
Inspections taking place after oil deposits found on beaches
A clear up operation has taken place and inspections are being carried out after oil deposits were found along the coastline.
Kent’s biggest car scrapyard faces closure after licence revoked over noise complaints
Kent’s biggest car breaking yard faces being shut down over noise complaints, including from a riding school where horses are being “spooked”.
Regulator launches investigation into school’s shock collapse
A probe into the collapse and sudden closure of a fee-paying Kent private school has been opened by the Charity Commission.
Motorcyclist taken to hospital after crash
A motorcyclist has been taken to hospital with injuries to their wrist and pelvis following a crash involving another vehicle.
Firm in court after worker seriously injured by falling vending machine
A company has appeared in court after a vending machine fell on and seriously injured a man’s leg.
Caught in the act: Rogue roofers conned victims out of thousands
Fraudster roofers who boasted about making “Christmas money” by conning the elderly and even escorted some to the bank for cash have been jailed.
‘It’s not a role I expected to hold’: New Tory group leader on district council
A Conservative council group has chosen a new leader.
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