Latest Ashford Borough Council News
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'I'm taking the train to work - it took me two hours to drive to town centre'Traders have been forced to take the train to work after the drive took two hours due to traffic hell caused by a roadworks project. -
Road near village pub reopens after crashA road was shut in both directions after a crash near a village pub.
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Footage captures armed police stopping knifeman on motorway moments after 'unprovoked stabbing'Dramatic footage has captured the moment armed police stopped a knife-wielding man after an “unprovoked stabbing”. -
Hundreds jump in saddle as almost £100k raised for Kent hospicesIt has long been a favourite event among cyclists in east Kent, and so it proved for the 16th annual bike ride in aid of the Pilgrims Hospices. -
Paul Hollywood caught driving at 100mph to get sick cat to vetBake Off star Paul Hollywood has pleaded guilty to speeding after police caught him driving at nearly 100mph on a busy motorway. -
Police officer worked in pub while off sick and accessed ex’s confidential recordsA police officer carried out pub shifts while off sick and accessed confidential records linked to an ex-partner, a misconduct panel has heard. -
‘Something needs to be done’: Bottles of urine and rubbish left outside border siteTruck drivers attending a major border site are leaving bottles of urine and piles of rubbish at the roadside, angry residents say. -
Emergency services called to crash on motorwayEmergency services were called after a crash involving a lorry and three cars on the M20. -
Firearms seized and two arrested after bomb disposal team called to streetA man and a woman have been arrested after a bomb disposal team were called out to a residential street. -
The Range confirms Kent store among 10 it’s seeking to sellOne of The Range’s Kent stores is up for sale - but don’t expect the retailer to be moving out.
Latest Canterbury City Council News
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‘It will be a wrench’: Kent farm being sold for first time since Henry VIII’s reignA historic farm is being sold for the first time since the reign of Henry VIII, with its current occupants admitting that leaving will “be a wrench”. -
‘We pondered over the menu but had to give the £100 bar snack a miss’Secret Drinker has to flash the cash when he heads out for a beer and a bite in Britain’s smallest town.
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Sewer leak repairs ‘in final stages’ as road near historic landmark set to reopenEmergency sewer repairs forcing the closure of a key route around a historic landmark are set to be completed as they enter the ‘final stages’. -
Shop boss hit by surge in thefts turns to social media to catch culpritsA family-run farm shop has turned to social media to help catch suspected shoplifters amid a growing surge in thefts hitting local businesses. -
Greggs launches bid to open in former Carphone Warehouse storeGreggs wants to open another outlet in Kent - which would be its 57th in the county. -
Hundreds jump in saddle as almost £100k raised for Kent hospicesIt has long been a favourite event among cyclists in east Kent, and so it proved for the 16th annual bike ride in aid of the Pilgrims Hospices. -
Police seal off footpath after sexual assault reportPolice have taped off a footpath following reports of a sexual assault this morning. -
It’d be a tragedy to miss it: Musical created by hit pop group takes to the stageAfter 22 million record sales, Steps have launched their own colourful musical featuring their smash hits. -
‘I want my Tunisian boyfriend by my side as I battle cancer and grieve siblings’A mum has told of her struggles to bring her Tunisian partner to the UK as she battles cancer and grieves the deaths of several family members. -
'Worst-case scenarios': Stretches of A299 could shut if £63m funding bid failsDrivers could see key stretches of the A299 closed in “worst-case scenarios” if a £63 million funding bid fails.
Latest Dover District Council News
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‘It will be a wrench’: Kent farm being sold for first time since Henry VIII’s reignA historic farm is being sold for the first time since the reign of Henry VIII, with its current occupants admitting that leaving will “be a wrench”. -
Woman convicted after escaped Staffies killed dog of animal lover who took them inA woman whose ex-boyfriend’s Staffordshire bull terriers escaped from a garden and later killed another dog has been convicted over the attack.
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‘When one community feels unsafe, we all fail...’Following the stabbing in Golders Green, MP Mike Tapp says tackling antisemitism must go hand in hand with rebuilding social cohesion. -
Drone pictures show huge new Kent solar farm taking shapeDrone pictures show a new solar farm taking shape as construction ramps up ahead of its completion, which will see it powering homes later this year. -
‘May the force be with us - our town needs a cinema!’The force was strong among a crowd gathered outside a long-closed cinema today - as they called for the building to be brought back into use. -
'Patients face delayed diagnoses - we need to expand this vital service'Patients face “delayed diagnoses” while travelling miles for basic blood tests, campaigners have warned. -
‘It’s utterly baffling’: Council opposes plans for seafront despite overwhelming public supportA council’s objection to a new seafront sauna have been branded ‘short-sighted’ after more than 300 comments in support were registered. -
Work starts on new £12,000 community hubA renovation project is underway to create a new £12,000 community hub at a museum after supporters helped raise the needed cash. -
‘Why am I being picked on?’ Council tells pensioner to repaint blue houseA pensioner says she is being picked on after a council ordered her to repaint her blue home following a single complaint. -
‘I believe it will make a genuine difference to people’s lives’MP Mike Tapp praises new Renters’ Rights Act, which is fairer and will give tenants more security in their homes.
Latest Folkestone & Hythe District Council News
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Just one Kent hotel makes prestigious list of the best family-friendly stays in the UKThe one-of-a-kind hotel ranks on national list alongside London’s Savoy and luxury bolthole Gleneagles in Scotland. -
Burger King and Costa approved to join Aldi on derelict industrial sitePlans have been given the green light for Burger King and Costa Coffee to join Aldi at an out-of-town retail park.
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Council raises £84m selling property assetsThe county’s largest local authority has raised £84m by selling property in the past five years. -
Where £42m will be spent to cut sewage discharges and pollution incidents in Folkestone and HytheSouthern Water has revealed where it plans to spend £42 million across a Kent district to tackle sewage spills and storm overflows. -
‘I’ll fight to make sure everyone has a safe and affordable place to call home’MP Tony Vaughan says it is vital we adopt a housing first approach so that every person has a high-quality and affordable place to live. -
Two Kent towns among best seaside spots to visit this yearTwo popular Kent towns have been hailed as the best seaside spots for visitors. -
Two hurt and long delays on M20 after crashTwo people have been taken to hospital after an early morning crash on a motorway. -
‘Something needs to be done’: Bottles of urine and rubbish left outside border siteTruck drivers attending a major border site are leaving bottles of urine and piles of rubbish at the roadside, angry residents say. -
Emergency services descend on village amid ‘medical incident’Police, ambulance and fire crews were called to a village high street amid a medical incident. -
Kent Wetherspoon to shut for seven weeks over summer for £550k revampA popular Kent Wetherspoon pub is set to close for seven weeks as it undergoes a major refurbishment costing more than £550,000.
Latest Thanet District Council News
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‘Worrying’ footage captures jet skis putting seals and other wildlife at riskSeals and other protected wildlife are being put at risk by jet skis riding in a protected area after “worrying” footage was captured. -
‘We’ve seen bus services cut - but now council is stepping in’The newest councillor at County Hall has called on residents to offer views on possible bus service enhancements in Thanet.
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Hundreds jump in saddle as almost £100k raised for Kent hospicesIt has long been a favourite event among cyclists in east Kent, and so it proved for the 16th annual bike ride in aid of the Pilgrims Hospices. -
Ten arrested and charged in cryptocurrency scam probeTen people have been charged as part of an investigation into cryptocurrency fraud, where one victim was left £300,000 out of pocket. -
‘Curious encounters, colourful characters and just the right amount of nonsense’A free Alice in Wonderland-inspired day out is heading to a seaside town this weekend. -
‘Queues regularly snake down the street - now I know why it’s so popular’Queues often line the street but our reviewer got more than he bargained for in his efforts to beat the crowds at this trendy spot. -
‘This isn’t the way we want our towns to be experienced’New steps are underway to tackle a surge in anti-social behaviour across multiple towns - including people defecating and having sex in public. -
Four firms secure King’s Awards for EnterpriseA string of companies in the county have secured the royal seal of approval in this year’s King’s Awards for Enterprise -
'Worst-case scenarios': Stretches of A299 could shut if £63m funding bid failsDrivers could see key stretches of the A299 closed in “worst-case scenarios” if a £63 million funding bid fails. -
Three arrests as police search home after ‘sexual offences’A man in his 60s and two men in their 30s are being quizzed by officers investigating sexual offences.