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Latest Ashford Borough Council News
Major food manufacturer to cut 12% of staff at Kent factory
A major food manufacturer making some of the country’s biggest household products has announced job cuts at its Kent factory.
‘Meningitis vaccine must be given to at-risk young people’
In a joint column, MPs Helen Whately and Rosie Duffield are calling on authorities not to be complacent about future meningitis outbreaks.
‘It’s barking mad’: 600-space shopping centre car park to close
A town centre is to lose one of its major car parks in a move that will see almost 600 spaces lost overnight.
Revealed: The most and least affordable places to buy a house in Kent
People living in the most affordable part of Kent say they “love it” and others don’t realise how much it has to offer.
‘I’d rather take difficult decisions to save town than do nothing and watch it decline’
Following criticism over planned town centre changes, the leader of a Kent council is speaking out over why it is important to keep moving forward.
Body found in woodlands amid search for missing woman
Officers searching for a missing 57-year-old woman have recovered a body.
‘It’s worth a visit’: Music legends attend opening of model railway museum
Music legends and train buffs came together to celebrate the official opening of a new model railway museum.
Kent NHS trust to be put in new ‘recovery programme’ by government
The health secretary has announced he is sending in “NHS veterans” to turn around a struggling Kent trust.
Woman, 25, told crisis team where she would take own life on M20
A young woman who died on the M20 told mental health workers where she intended to take her own life just two hours before she tragically did.
MP urges to scrap water company’s ‘paltry’ fine and demands investment in system
An MP wants a water company’s “paltry” fine to be scrapped and replaced with enforcement to drive investment into improving Kent’s water network.
Latest Canterbury City Council News
Glamping site planned next to one of Kent’s most iconic landmarks
Holiday-makers could be treated to glamping at an historic Roman settlement on the Kent coast.
‘Meningitis vaccine must be given to at-risk young people’
In a joint column, MPs Helen Whately and Rosie Duffield are calling on authorities not to be complacent about future meningitis outbreaks.
‘There’s no way it will cope’: Shock as busy junction upgrades axed
Long-awaited upgrades at one of Kent’s busiest roundabouts have been dropped despite huge housebuilding plans nearby.
‘Suspicious’ van fire breaks out on industrial estate
A van fire on an industrial estate is being treated as suspicious by the fire service.
Club boss calls for ‘clarity’ on vaccine expansion following meningitis outbreak
The boss of a nightclub at the heart of the meningitis outbreak is calling on government officials to “provide clarity” regarding MenB vaccines.
Police probe arson attacks at Mercedes dealership and outside M&S
Police are treating arson attacks at a Mercedes-Benz dealership and outside an M&S Foodhall as linked.
Revealed: The most and least affordable places to buy a house in Kent
People living in the most affordable part of Kent say they “love it” and others don’t realise how much it has to offer.
Two Kent wildlife parks slash prices for Easter holidays
The parks, which are home to hundreds of rare and endangered animals, are offering discounted kids’ tickets for a limited time.
‘We're horrified': Funeral directors shocked at steep crematorium price hikes
Funeral directors say they are “horrified” by a steep price hike at a Kent crematorium – with grieving families already choosing to go elsewhere.
Burglar jailed after breaking into homes within 27 hours
A burglar who forced his way into two homes in the space of 27 hours has been jailed.
Latest Dover District Council News
EU’s new biometric checks at Dover and Eurotunnel delayed again
The European Union’s new biometric border checks at the Port of Dover and Eurotunnel have been delayed again.
Revealed: The most and least affordable places to buy a house in Kent
People living in the most affordable part of Kent say they “love it” and others don’t realise how much it has to offer.
British forces to ‘board and seize Russia’s shadow fleet’ in UK waters off Kent
British forces will start boarding and seizing Russia’s ‘shadow fleet’ passing through the English Channel in a move announced by the Prime Minister.
‘Every child needs spaces where they can play, explore, and grow’
MP Mike Tapp says Labour’s £18 million Playgrounds Fund will help to restore and rebuild safe, high-quality play spaces for children in the community.
Unholy row as churchgoers to lose parking spaces after new homes approved
An unholy row has broken out after plans for new homes were approved - because churchgoers will be left with nowhere to park.
MP urges to scrap water company’s ‘paltry’ fine and demands investment in system
An MP wants a water company’s “paltry” fine to be scrapped and replaced with enforcement to drive investment into improving Kent’s water network.
Cracking family days out in Kent this Easter
Enjoy egg hunts, garden trails, craft sessions and more at the county’s top attractions this Easter holiday.
10 stunning spring gardens to visit in Kent
Admire some of the county’s most colourful gardens this spring with our guide to must-visit seasonal spots.
‘To raise the flag felt exactly like the acts of service I ran to do’
MP Mike Tapp helped raise the flag at an important Kent landmark following residents’ concerns it was missing.
Trapped dog rescued from beach after falling 15 feet off sea wall
Crews came to the rescue of a small dog after it became stranded on the beach having fallen 15 feet from a sea wall.
Latest Folkestone & Hythe District Council News
Youth hubs set up to tackle surge in unemployment
New youth hubs are set to be rolled out in six boroughs across the county to help tackle a surge in unemployment.
EU’s new biometric checks at Dover and Eurotunnel delayed again
The European Union’s new biometric border checks at the Port of Dover and Eurotunnel have been delayed again.
Revealed: The most and least affordable places to buy a house in Kent
People living in the most affordable part of Kent say they “love it” and others don’t realise how much it has to offer.
Two Kent wildlife parks slash prices for Easter holidays
The parks, which are home to hundreds of rare and endangered animals, are offering discounted kids’ tickets for a limited time.
Redevelopment-threatened sports centre pool to reopen ‘this summer’ amid £4.5m revamp
A reopening date for a long-closed sport centre’s swimming pool threatened by housing development bids has been revealed ahead of a £4.5m revamp.
British forces to ‘board and seize Russia’s shadow fleet’ in UK waters off Kent
British forces will start boarding and seizing Russia’s ‘shadow fleet’ passing through the English Channel in a move announced by the Prime Minister.
MP: ‘How do we cut the cost of living?’
With households likely to be hit with higher costs due to war, an MP says support will be provided for those struggling with sharp increases.
Couple jailed in Iran have ‘made peace’ with chance of dying
A British woman jailed alongside her husband for 10 years in Iran says she has come to accept she may die behind bars as bombs hit the country.
Plans for striking clifftop pub revised with ‘more restrained approach’
Proposals to transform a clifftop pub into a care home have been revised with a “significantly more restrained approach”.
Final sign-off for £750k revamp of one of Kent’s most popular play parks
Councillors have given the final go-ahead for the £750,000 refurbishment of one of Kent’s most popular adventure play areas.
Latest Thanet District Council News
Youth hubs set up to tackle surge in unemployment
New youth hubs are set to be rolled out in six boroughs across the county to help tackle a surge in unemployment.
Man charged with 13 offences after ‘shop staff attacked and office damaged’
A man has appeared in court charged with 13 offences following a series of incidents involving violence and racial slurs.
‘There’s no way it will cope’: Shock as busy junction upgrades axed
Long-awaited upgrades at one of Kent’s busiest roundabouts have been dropped despite huge housebuilding plans nearby.
Club boss calls for ‘clarity’ on vaccine expansion following meningitis outbreak
The boss of a nightclub at the heart of the meningitis outbreak is calling on government officials to “provide clarity” regarding MenB vaccines.
Revealed: The most and least affordable places to buy a house in Kent
People living in the most affordable part of Kent say they “love it” and others don’t realise how much it has to offer.
‘They’ve been pulling pints in this pub for 500 years. Has it always been this busy?’
Secret Drinker ducks into a 15th Century inn with oodles of history and plenty of punters
‘We're horrified': Funeral directors shocked at steep crematorium price hikes
Funeral directors say they are “horrified” by a steep price hike at a Kent crematorium – with grieving families already choosing to go elsewhere.
Opening date revealed for coffee chain's latest branch in former Body Shop
A national coffee chain has revealed the opening date for its latest branch inside a former Body Shop site.
Kent’s MasterChef finalist on verge of title
A chef from Kent is in the final three of the hit show as he cooks off to take the title in the series finale.
British forces to ‘board and seize Russia’s shadow fleet’ in UK waters off Kent
British forces will start boarding and seizing Russia’s ‘shadow fleet’ passing through the English Channel in a move announced by the Prime Minister.
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