Latest Ashford Borough Council News
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Drug-drive arrest after pedestrians seriously injured as van mounts pavementA man has been arrested on suspicion of drug-driving after two pedestrians were seriously injured when a van mounted a pavement. -
‘This will take time’: Water returning to homes after outage which hit 1,400 propertiesWater bosses have apologised after an outage saw almost 1,400 homes in Kent facing supply issues for two days.
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New college building to be completed in 2028 after £9m government boostA college at full capacity has secured £9.2m in government funding to build an extension capable of accommodating hundreds more students. -
‘Please don't let this happen again’: Husband's plea after mum, 37, dies amid hospital delaysA grieving husband is hoping “lessons will be learned” following his beloved wife’s death amid a series of delays in her treatment. -
Kent tourist traffic sites to be scrapped as border chaos fails to materialiseTwo emergency holding sites for holidaymakers caught in queues will be stood down this weekend after predicted border chaos failed to materialise. -
BMW driver in his 30s in ‘critical condition’ after crash with JCB truckA BMW driver was airlifted to hospital in a critical condition after being involved in a collision with a JCB on a busy A-road. -
Revealed: Plans to install solar panels over leisure centre car parkNew images reveal how a leisure centre car park could look with solar canopies installed above vehicles. -
Sadness as one of Kent’s oldest sub-post offices to shut after 180 yearsOne of Kent’s oldest village sub post offices is to shut next month, ending almost 180 years of service. -
Black fields and stranded trains amid wildfire chaos in KentFire crews are battling yet another field blaze this afternoon, while trains have reportedly been stopped due to a blaze near tracks. -
Nine fire engines sent to early-hours blaze at specialist Kent workshopNine fire engines were sent to an early-hours blaze at a specialist vehicle restoration business which left a workshop badly damaged.
Latest Canterbury City Council News
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£6 tickets and 'making people happy’: The Kent cinema doing things differentlyFrom the demands of film studios to the price of popcorn, the boss of an independent cinema reveals the challenges, quirks and rewards of the job. -
Bus shelter destroyed and car written off in early-hours crashA village bus shelter was wiped out and a car written off in a crash in the early hours.
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Prolific thief attacked police after ‘drinking more than she can handle’A prolific thief who attacked police officers while drunk has appeared in court again just weeks after being sentenced for similar offences. -
Emotional moment orphaned chimpanzee is reunited with groupA six-month-old chimpanzee has been reintroduced to her group and accepted by a surrogate mother at a Kent zoo. -
‘I'm genuinely worried for my safety': Kent victim's fears over early prison release schemeThe victims of an online stalker who tormented women for years fear for their safety after learning he could be released early from jail. -
Two-day event is back with 80 hours of live music, dancing in the streets plus barrels and barrels of beerOne of Kent's largest free festivals returns to celebrate our hop-growing heritage. -
Sadness as one of Kent’s oldest sub-post offices to shut after 180 yearsOne of Kent’s oldest village sub post offices is to shut next month, ending almost 180 years of service. -
‘This city centre pub garden is so exotic, you could be in the Med’Secret Drinker heads outside for a sunny lunch in one of the biggest and brightest beer gardens around. -
Two people in London hospital with life-changing injuries after serious crashTwo people suffered life-changing injuries in a serious crash on a busy road. -
From Peppa Pig to Tudor queens: Five things to see in Kent this monthWe’ve rounded up some of the best stage and music events taking place across the county, with something for everyone.
Latest Dover District Council News
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Bus shelter destroyed and car written off in early-hours crashA village bus shelter was wiped out and a car written off in a crash in the early hours. -
Kent tourist traffic sites to be scrapped as border chaos fails to materialiseTwo emergency holding sites for holidaymakers caught in queues will be stood down this weekend after predicted border chaos failed to materialise.
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A-level results day sees thousands of Kent pupils scoop top marksThousands of pupils across Kent are celebrating after discovering their A-level results today. -
‘Measures that help families keep more money in their pockets matter’MP Mike Tapp says the Government’s new Great British Summer Savings scheme is helping families enjoy days out for less. -
Tankers block part of A-road as water company repairs burst sewage mainsTankers are blocking part of a dual carriageway as a water company continues emergency repairs following three burst sewage mains. -
Hospital trust pledges review to ‘strengthen resilience’ after IT incidentHospital trust bosses have promised a full review after a major IT failure forced it to declare a “critical incident” in its emergency departments. -
Woman terrified by ‘gunshot’ sound from stalker’s campervan parked outside her homeA stalker’s victim was left so traumatised she said she “didn’t feel safe in my own skin”, a court heard. -
‘After years of delay, we are building a social care system that works for all’MP Mike Tapp outlines how the government is tackling the issues of social care and trying to build a system that works for everyone. -
‘I cooked for Concorde - now I’m opening my dream bakery in Kent’A mum who cooked for Concorde passengers including Princess Diana and Paul McCartney is set to fulfil a lifelong ambition by opening her own bakery. -
Major brand to move into former PoundlandA major outdoor retailer is set to move into one of a town’s largest vacant shops after confirming plans to relocate.
Latest Folkestone & Hythe District Council News
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Fireworks displays across Kent axed after wildfire warningTwo fireworks displays have been cancelled amid nationwide concerns around the spread of wildfires. -
£6 tickets and 'making people happy’: The Kent cinema doing things differentlyFrom the demands of film studios to the price of popcorn, the boss of an independent cinema reveals the challenges, quirks and rewards of the job.
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‘Burnham can take panels up north’: Councillors oppose Kent’s biggest solar farmCouncillors have objected to plans for Kent’s biggest solar farm, urging new Prime Minister Andy Burnham to take the project “up north”. -
Part of seaside attraction closed due to ‘extremely dangerous tombstoning’Part of a popular seaside attraction will be closed this weekend due to “extremely dangerous tombstoning”. -
‘It’s very cool!’ Rare white stork spotted on town playing fieldA white stork - rarely seen in the UK - has been spotted in Kent, delighting birdwatchers. -
Kent tourist traffic sites to be scrapped as border chaos fails to materialiseTwo emergency holding sites for holidaymakers caught in queues will be stood down this weekend after predicted border chaos failed to materialise. -
Teenager pulled from water in emergency incident on beachA teenage girl has been taken to hospital after being pulled from the water on a Kent beach. -
CCTV appeal launched after alleged attempted burglary at town centre homeA CCTV image of a group of men has been released as part of an investigation into an alleged attempted burglary. -
Two people in London hospital with life-changing injuries after serious crashTwo people suffered life-changing injuries in a serious crash on a busy road. -
A-level results day sees thousands of Kent pupils scoop top marksThousands of pupils across Kent are celebrating after discovering their A-level results today.
Latest Thanet District Council News
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Fireworks displays across Kent axed after wildfire warningTwo fireworks displays have been cancelled amid nationwide concerns around the spread of wildfires. -
£6 tickets and 'making people happy’: The Kent cinema doing things differentlyFrom the demands of film studios to the price of popcorn, the boss of an independent cinema reveals the challenges, quirks and rewards of the job.
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‘They were sitting ducks’: Mum who conned dementia couple out of £25k avoids jailA "dishonest and manipulative" mum of four who swindled an elderly couple with advanced dementia out of more than £25,000 has narrowly avoided jail. -
Three in hospital after multi-vehicle crash blocks roadThree people have been taken to hospital following a multi-vehicle crash. -
Four arrested as 16-year-old boy stabbed in town centreFour people – including three teenagers – have been arrested after a 16-year-old boy was stabbed near a busy seafront. -
‘We’re appalled’: Anger as ‘understaffed’ watchdog drops tree felling caseResidents are “appalled” by an “understaffed” government watchdog’s decision not to pursue a prosecution over tree felling in their Kent village. -
Gas leak shuts road close to town’s popular seafrontA gas leak has closed a road in a town centre close to a popular seafront. -
Sadness at death of Citizen Smith actress and former Kent councillor Cheryl HallA former TV actress who became a “fierce and fabulous” Kent councillor in the 1990s has died aged 76. -
Traffic ‘chaos’ as drivers face 31-mile diversion during 10-day road closureMotorists are facing a lengthy diversion for the next 10 days while Southern Water carries out repairs to a sewer. -
A-level results day sees thousands of Kent pupils scoop top marksThousands of pupils across Kent are celebrating after discovering their A-level results today.