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Latest Ashford Borough Council News
Expelled Reform councillor rejoins Tories
An expelled Reform councillor has rejoined the Tories, saying he is “glad it’s all over”.
Work underway on low-carbon council homes at former ‘contaminated’ industrial site
Construction is underway on 20 new “affordable” and low-carbon homes at a site previously occupied by contaminated and derelict industrial buildings.
TikTok trend sparks cow chaos: Visitors urged to step back
Conservationists are urging visitors to keep their distance from highland cows amid a growing trend of worrying TikTok videos.
Woman arrested after officers descend on shopping parade
A woman was arrested and charged after officers in three police cars descended on a shopping parade.
Drone footage reveals extent of damage to 19th-century building set for demolition
New drone footage reveals the extent of damage to a long-abandoned town centre building following a huge fire.
Man taken to hospital after car plunges down embankment
A man has been taken to hospital after a car left the road above the M20 and plunged down an embankment.
Detached three-bed on new-build estate will be council house for ‘local people’
A detached three-bed at a new-build estate will be available as a council house for “local people”.
Ex-England footballer joins martial arts champion for Kent book launch
A former England footballer joined a British karate world champion as he revealed his new book at a launch event.
Wheelchair user threatens legal action over ‘discriminatory’ stepped footbridge
A wheelchair user says he is prepared to take legal action over plans to construct a new stepped footbridge he believes is “discriminatory”.
School to open nursery in bid to meet growing demand for places
A primary school is expanding its offering with a new nursery to help meet growing childcare demands in the community.
Latest Canterbury City Council News
Police stand guard at park as toilet block cordoned off
Emergency services descended on a park this afternoon following a medical incident.
Council finds no planning breach in ‘prison style’ fencing at new-build scheme
Planning officers are powerless to deal with a spiked metal fence suddenly erected outside the windows of new-build homes.
Reopening date for park revealed amid war shelter safety concerns
A reopening date for a city centre park has been announced after a delay in works, partly caused by unsafe Second World War shelters.
Police and paramedics called to high street ‘medical incident’
Emergency services sealed off part of a high street following a medical incident.
Know an amazing volunteer? Nominate them for the Kent Charity Awards
Help shine a spotlight on Kent’s charity heroes by sending in your nominations for this year’s awards.
‘She was my wingman’: Widower’s tribute to former Lady Mayoress
A much-respected former Lady Mayoress who supported many charitable causes across her district has died.
'Footfall in local shops is down but council revenue is up - it's bonkers'
A council has been accused of imposing “bonkers” fees as charges at Kent’s priciest public car parks are set to rise.
Ivo Graham to headline comedy night
The comedian will perform at one of the county’s biggest stand-up shows alongside Marjolein Robertson and Hasan Al-Habib.
Top artist’s ‘enchanting’ sculpture unveiled
An “enchanting” new bronze sculpture by a world-renowned artist has been unveiled outside a Kent church.
Craic-ing good ways to celebrate St Patrick’s Day in Kent
Here’s where you can find Irish music, dancing, and food and drink for St Paddy’s Day this year.
Latest Dover District Council News
‘If you have no right to be here, you should not be allowed to stay’
MP Mike Tapp praises the government’s new reforms which aim to fix an asylum system that “for too long has not worked for anyone”.
Customers’ sadness as shop to shut after 60 years in town
A decision to shut an electrical shop which has served a seaside town for more than 60 years has sparked sadness from customers.
Know an amazing volunteer? Nominate them for the Kent Charity Awards
Help shine a spotlight on Kent’s charity heroes by sending in your nominations for this year’s awards.
‘She was my wingman’: Widower’s tribute to former Lady Mayoress
A much-respected former Lady Mayoress who supported many charitable causes across her district has died.
Work set for spring as tennis club’s padel plans approved
Work on two new padel courts will soon get underway - despite initial concerns they will be “visually intrusive” and “noisy”.
‘We hoped it wouldn’t come to this’: Plans to convert pub into home approved
A couple say they are heartbroken after plans to convert their pub into a home were approved following an unsuccessful search for new ownership.
South East Water accused of trying to 'gag' regulator after bid to block report over financial 'doom spiral' fears
South East Water bosses attempted to block the publication of a damning report, fearing "a doom spiral" to its finances and confidence with investors.
Navy shadows Russian warships and cargo through Channel
The Royal Navy has shadowed two sanctioned Russian cargo ships and their warship escorts through the English Channel.
‘The junction won’t cope!’ Congestion fears as plans for 30 homes approved
Plans for a new estate have been approved amid warnings a busy junction will be a problem for years to come.
The Kent towns battling to be crowned UK Town of Culture
Four Kent towns are now competing to become the UK Town of Culture 2028 - with another expected to join the race.
Latest Folkestone & Hythe District Council News
Arrests following reports of trespassers on railway line
Two people have been arrested after reports of trespassers on a railway line, with trains temporarily halted.
Pensioner in critical condition after multi-vehicle smash
A pensioner has been left in a critical condition after a multi-vehicle smash blocked a town centre route.
Duo arrested during ‘aggravated burglary’ in high street
Two men have been arrested following reports of an aggravated burglary on a high street.
‘It was meant to be - we’re looking right over where she lived’
A mum-of-two launched her new business after discovering the perfect place to remember one of her closest friends.
‘We still have hope': Will beauty spot eyesore ever become luxury flats?
The developers behind a long-stalled block of luxury flats insist the project is on the verge of a full refinancing deal.
Main route blocked after multi-vehicle smash
Traffic is building on a busy street after a multi-vehicle crash.
‘It growled then pounced’: Teen spared jail over horror XL bully attack on baby
The teenage owner of an XL bully that savaged a baby so badly the infant suffered two skull fractures and brain haemorrhages has been spared prison.
'She's trapped in her own body, but she has a wicked sense of humour'
A mum has given an insight into her daughter’s life, who is left locked in her body due to a “devastating” rare condition.
UK’s largest beach sauna to open this month
Bookings are now open for the new custom-built sauna, which also includes a cold plunge tank, hot tubs and a Japanese cafe.
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Latest Thanet District Council News
Predator sexually abused child while he was a teenager
A man who subjected a younger child to sexual abuse while he was a teenager has been jailed.
Mum of boy with rare seizure disorder welcomes ‘life-changing’ drug trials
A mum whose son has a severe neurological condition, which causes serious seizures, has welcomed new drug trials that could change lives.
‘I was trying to hold my family together but that man put me through hell’
A mum says she was “put through hell” by one of her late husband’s clients who refused to pay for building work carried out shortly before his death.
Child taken to hospital after collision outside school
A child was taken to hospital after a collision outside a school.
Lib Dems choose scientist Mo for vital county council by-election
The Liberal Democrats have named Dr Mo Shafaei as their candidate for the Thanet county council by-election.
Car and train crash at level crossing triggers emergency response
A car has crashed into a train at a level crossing sparking an emergency response and railway cancellations.
Kent nightclub experience for adults with additional needs wins award
A Kent nightclub experience created for adults with additional needs has won a national award.
Know an amazing volunteer? Nominate them for the Kent Charity Awards
Help shine a spotlight on Kent’s charity heroes by sending in your nominations for this year’s awards.
‘The country needs a change’: Will voters stick with Reform in KCC by-election?
We spoke to voters set to go to the polls in the first electoral test of Reform UK’s reign at Kent County Council.
Two patients injected in the wrong eye and three incorrect tooth extractions at Kent hospitals
Data has revealed two hospital trusts in Kent recorded 20 incidents of surgery on the wrong patient or body part in the past five years.
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