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Latest Ashford Borough Council News
Major emergency response to M20 crash as police closed slip road
Two people have been taken to hospital following a crash involving a car and a lorry on an M20 slip road.
‘Things will never be the same’: Tributes to dad-of-three killed in bike crash
A dad-of-three killed in a motorcycle crash on a rural road has been remembered as a much-loved member of the racing community.
Tennis courts planned for Ashford estate left with no facilities for 11 years
A housing estate left without any community facilities for 11 years could finally get a new centre featuring three tennis courts.
Fee-fi-fo-fun! Much-loved Christmas panto returns with a giant adventure
With a familiar face playing the baddie and a cast packed with musical and comedy talent, this theatre’s panto promises plenty of festive fun.
New car park with more than 100 spaces set to open on long-empty site
A new car park with more than 100 spaces is set to be created on a former agricultural supply site, council bosses have confirmed.
Tragedy as woman in 40s found dead at home in residential street
A woman in her 40s was tragically found dead at a home in a residential street, police have confirmed.
‘A total waste’: Government spent £1.6m on two Kent border sites that were never used
Critics have called a £1.6m spend on two holding sites for holidaymakers caught in border queues a “total waste” after the facilities were never used.
Leisure centre's £2.6m refurb complete after year-long upgrades
Exciting new pictures reveal the completed revamp of a leisure centre following its multimillion-pound overhaul.
A-road partially blocked in both directions due to crash near McDonald’s
Police officers and paramedics have been called to a crash involving two cars.
‘I’m not giving up’: Ashford sports bar’s comeback dealt blow as deal falls through
A deal to bring a much-loved Ashford sports bar back to the town has fallen through - but its owner insists he is still determined to make it happen.
Latest Canterbury City Council News
Bus station worker thanked by man he stopped taking his own life
A bus station worker was thanked by a man he prevented from taking his own life.
Kent food bank in race against time to fix leaking roof
Food bank bosses say they are in a race against time to raise £25,000 to fix a leaking roof, which they say could put the vital lifeline at risk.
Controversial AI data centre given planning permission despite water usage fears
A controversial data centre has been narrowly approved despite residents’ concerns about water usage and the stability of the neighbouring landfill.
‘Gutted’ grandmother’s shop targeted in hammer attack months after opening
A “gutted” grandmother told how a hammer-wielding vandal smashed her high street shop window just months after opening.
Hopper buses, new bus lanes, safer walking routes and a Unesco bid… how Kent’s only city could be transformed
Public space improvements, bus lanes, traffic improvements and even a UNESCO bid have been included in a council’s ambitious regeneration plan.
The best Halloween nights out in Kent for adults
Get ready for a fright-filled October with adults-only scare attractions, spooky theatre shows and Halloween parties.
‘You don’t want to serve me a bad cocktail when I’ve got an axe in my hand’
Our reviewer tried out a bar where you can play crazy golf, virtual reality darts, or throw axes - all while enjoying a drink or two.
Former Odeon cinema demolished months after ‘arson’ attack
A fire-ravaged former cinema has been demolished after a suspected arson attack eight months ago.
‘Flawless and full of tension’: House of the Dragon star leads murder mystery that kept audiences guessing
Review: A fresh take on an Agatha Christie classic opened at Canterbury’s Marlowe Theatre ahead of its UK tour.
Former takeaway boss banned from Canterbury city centre for four years
A former kebab shop owner jailed after an alcohol-fuelled shoplifting spree has been banned from a city centre for four years.
Latest Dover District Council News
‘I’ve seen them before, but this was massive!’ Water spout spotted off Kent coast
A “massive” water spout has been spotted off the Kent coast in the English Channel.
‘A total waste’: Government spent £1.6m on two Kent border sites that were never used
Critics have called a £1.6m spend on two holding sites for holidaymakers caught in border queues a “total waste” after the facilities were never used.
Busy A-road closed as emergency services respond to crash
A busy road is closed in both directions as emergency services deal with a crash and oil spill.
‘We’re stuck in the zoo!’ Family locked in Wingham Wildlife Park after closing time
A family accidentally locked in a Kent zoo after closing time took to Facebook to raise the alarm.
Football fan who caused £4k car damage after match ordered to pay just £225
A football fan caused £4,000 worth of damage by jumping on cars after an England game - only to be ordered to stump up £225 in compensation.
I tried a £23 three-course meal in Deal - it might be Kent’s best-value lunch
With prices constantly rising, our reporter was set on seeking out the best-value three-course meal he could find.
‘Control matters...but we can’t turn our backs on people fleeing persecution’
MP Mike Tapp is releasing a documentary focusing on the immigration crisis, a topic which closely affects his constituents in Deal and Dover.
Major search operation off Deal beach following ‘reports of person in water’
A major search operation was launched on the Kent coast following “reports of a person in the water”.
'People are queuing out the door - we already need a bigger mixer!’
A mum says she has been so overwhelmed by support after opening her own bakery that she’s already planning to order a bigger mixer to meet demand.
Revealed: The £8m plans to transform abandoned Kent garden centre
An abandoned garden centre is set to be transformed into an £8 million residential care centre with a community cafe and hub open to the public.
Latest Folkestone & Hythe District Council News
‘A total waste’: Government spent £1.6m on two Kent border sites that were never used
Critics have called a £1.6m spend on two holding sites for holidaymakers caught in border queues a “total waste” after the facilities were never used.
Celebrity chef on why his Folkestone restaurant closed - and what's next
Celebrity chef Mark Sargeant has opened up about his Kent restaurant closures, the tough hospitality climate and his ambitious London return.
Woman arrested after pedestrian taken to hospital following ‘hit-and-run’
A woman has been arrested on suspicion of assault following a crash between a car and a pedestrian.
Long-closed sports centre to open ‘early next year’ as refurb continues
A long-closed leisure centre is expected to reopen early next year, it has been revealed, following a series of set backs.
Two ‘critically injured’ as minibus collides with train at Channel Tunnel terminal
Two people have reportedly been critically injured and another 17 hurt after a minibus collided with a train at the Channel Tunnel terminal in France.
Teenager taken to hospital with facial injuries after ‘attack outside town centre nightclub’
A teenager was taken to hospital with facial injuries after an alleged assault outside a town centre nightclub.
‘£25 is no deterrent’: Bid to double parking fines as towns hit by illegal parking
Calls are being made to double parking fines amid claims a current £25 charge is failing to deter illegal parking in Kent towns.
‘The British economy needs Europe - we must work together’
MP Tony Vaughan says Britain and its European friends must collaborate more so we can be home to the ‘next great inventions and innovations’.
Child hit by car near high street
A road is partially blocked after a schoolgirl was hit by a car this morning.
‘The PM gave me hope that we can tackle inadequate social care services’
Sojan Joseph feeling ‘hopeful’ the Prime Minister will tackle array of long-term challenges, including announcement of a National Care Service.
Latest Thanet District Council News
Renowned Kent-born DJ announced as latest act to join Dreamland’s summer line-up
The latest act to join the summer 2027 line-up at one of Kent’s biggest music venues has been revealed.
Lord of the Rings star enjoys ‘silly’ visit to Kent seaside town
A famous Hollywood actor has been posing for pictures with fans in a seaside town.
Cocaine worth up to £16k found in raid of house with drug dealer’s young child inside
A drug dealer has avoided jail after his young child witnessed a police raid at a home where cocaine with a street value of up to £16,000 was found.
Is this really Kent’s most overrated town?
We visited Kent’s “most overrated” town to find out if the critics are actually right.
The best Halloween nights out in Kent for adults
Get ready for a fright-filled October with adults-only scare attractions, spooky theatre shows and Halloween parties.
What it’s like to ride on Kent’s first driverless passenger shuttle
We took a ride on the county’s first completely driverless passenger vehicle, as it made history in Kent.
Murder suspect released but probe continues after death of man in his 30s
A 61-year-old arrested on suspicion of murder has been released under investigation after a man in his 30s was found dead earlier this week.
Tyla Wharmby’s ex-girlfriend denies lying to jury about children being ‘at risk’
A former girlfriend of the man on trial for murdering a three-month-old has denied lying to a jury about her children being "at risk" in his care.
The £3.6m plan to bring Kent town’s historic museum back to life
Three historic buildings across Kent have been awarded much-needed cash to carry out repairs and protect them for decades.
Former takeaway boss banned from Canterbury city centre for four years
A former kebab shop owner jailed after an alcohol-fuelled shoplifting spree has been banned from a city centre for four years.
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