Latest Ashford Borough Council News
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‘Woke and ridiculous’: Fierce reaction as gym invites men to go elsewhere on International Women’s DayA leisure centre’s plan to mark International Women’s Day by inviting its male members to attend a different gym has sparked a fierce online backlash. -
Half-built office block to be turned into homes despite objection from tourist attractionPlans have been approved to transform a half-built office block into new homes – despite fears it will impact a nearby tourist attraction.
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‘Why would anyone do this?’: Soft play boss devastated amid vandalismThe boss of a children’s play centre is devastated following a ‘scary’ break in at her business. -
10 quirky spots for unforgettable Mother’s Day afternoon teas in KentTreat your mum to something different this Mother’s Day with unique afternoon teas, from cat cafes to steam trains. -
Protestors rally against proposed closure of country’s top stroke unitProtesters staged a demonstration outside a hospital over controversial plans to close the country’s top-performing stroke unit. -
Injured cat rescued from closed-off shopping centreCat lovers joined forces to rescue an injured moggie from a closed-off shopping centre he had made his home. -
‘Pubs are closing on a daily basis - I didn’t want this one to stay shut’An ambitious pub landlord insists his latest venue can succeed following a £150,000 makeover - despite a number of closures in the area. -
Suspects flee after car bursts into flames following police chaseSuspects fled after a police chase ended in a car crashing into a tree and bursting into flames. -
Protest over proposed closure of country’s top stroke unitProtesters will stage a demonstration outside a hospital over controversial plans to close the country’s top-performing stroke unit. -
Man in court after ‘firebombs’ thrown at police stationThree vehicles were damaged after “firebombs” were allegedly thrown at a police station in the middle of the night.
Latest Canterbury City Council News
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Savers to open new high street store after transforming eyesore siteA new Savers store will open next week as it revives a large high street shop unit that has been without a permanent tenant for years. -
‘I would never overwork him!’ Mum hits back at calls to block horse-drawn carriage toursA family business hoping to offer horse-drawn carriage tours has rejected claims their animal would be overworked and poorly treated.
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Pub plans to install ANPR cameras amid ‘numerous complaints’ over unsafe parkingPub bosses faced with “numerous complaints” about unsafe parking want to introduce cameras in their car park to crack down on the problem. -
'Really frightening': Knife-wielding son threatened to slit mum's throatA son armed with a carving knife threatened to slit his mother’s throat and made stabbing motions during a heated row. -
Protestors rally against proposed closure of country’s top stroke unitProtesters staged a demonstration outside a hospital over controversial plans to close the country’s top-performing stroke unit. -
Crash with power line sparks main road closureA busy A-road linking two Kent districts is reportedly blocked in both directions following a crash. -
‘We’ll miss him more than words can say’: Shock at death of much-loved dad, 33The family of a much-loved dad say no words can describe the void his tragic death has left in their lives. -
Arrest after small fire breaks out inside PoundlandA Poundland store has taped off and a person has been arrested after a fire broke out in one of the aisles. -
Public pointed police in direction of burglar who broke into woman’s homeA thug who smashed a woman’s window and fled with her money and passport is now behind bars – after neighbours helped track him down. -
Protest over proposed closure of country’s top stroke unitProtesters will stage a demonstration outside a hospital over controversial plans to close the country’s top-performing stroke unit.
Latest Dover District Council News
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Housing bid for former leisure centre finally wins approval after hold-upA vacant leisure centre will finally be transformed into new homes and shops after passing the last planning hurdle. -
Revamped Co-op reopens after six week closureA Co-op store is back open and offering a wider range of services following a six-week closure.
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Protestors rally against proposed closure of country’s top stroke unitProtesters staged a demonstration outside a hospital over controversial plans to close the country’s top-performing stroke unit. -
Fading play park in store for £150k overhaulPlans have been approved for a raft of changes at a popular play area. -
Royal Mail delivery driver crashed car while more than four times alcohol limitA Royal Mail delivery driver faces the sack after he crashed his own car into others while more than four times the legal alcohol limit. -
‘We’ll miss him more than words can say’: Shock at death of much-loved dad, 33The family of a much-loved dad say no words can describe the void his tragic death has left in their lives. -
Protest over proposed closure of country’s top stroke unitProtesters will stage a demonstration outside a hospital over controversial plans to close the country’s top-performing stroke unit. -
‘This is a genuine chance for local voices to lead the change’Mike Tapp is encouraging people to get involved in Pride in Place programme, which he says will see millions spent on real, lasting change. -
‘Dull and unwanted’ courts to Kent’s best padel clubA padel club which took over tennis courts once labelled “dull and unwanted” has now been named among one of the best. -
Hopes of summer opening for fire-stricken restaurantA restaurant hit by a fire on New Year’s Day is set to finally reopen in the summer after bosses suffered a setback in completing repairs.
Latest Folkestone & Hythe District Council News
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Man rammed police car after ignoring driving ban for fifth timeA prolific banned driver has been branded a “risk to other road users” after ramming a police car in a hotel car park in a bid to escape arrest. -
Bid for five-storey six-bedroom home at old seafront hotel rejectedPlans to turn part of a former seafront hotel into a six-bedroom house have been rejected.
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10 quirky spots for unforgettable Mother’s Day afternoon teas in KentTreat your mum to something different this Mother’s Day with unique afternoon teas, from cat cafes to steam trains. -
‘It’s got people going ‘wow I never knew that about my house’A father-of-two has revealed how a passion project sparked on a single Kent street unexpectedly captured attention across the world. -
Protestors rally against proposed closure of country’s top stroke unitProtesters staged a demonstration outside a hospital over controversial plans to close the country’s top-performing stroke unit. -
Protest over proposed closure of country’s top stroke unitProtesters will stage a demonstration outside a hospital over controversial plans to close the country’s top-performing stroke unit. -
‘We cannot wait; we must bring the Foremans home’MP Tony Vaughan says he is working hard to urgently escalate the case of Lindsay and Craig Foreman who have been jailed in Iran. -
Son of British couple handed 10-year jail sentence in Iran ‘deeply concerned’A couple who were arrested in Iran on charges of espionage have been jailed for 10 years - a decision described as “totally unjustifiable”. -
Jason Donovan celebrates 35 years with nostalgic tourThe singer and actor is performing his favourite musical numbers and looking back at his screen and stage career. -
High street café stripped of licence after employing illegal workersA high street cafe has been stripped of its licence after Home Office officials found illegal workers were employed there.
Latest Thanet District Council News
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Greggs pulls plans to open branch in ‘trendy’ Kent high streetPlans to open a Greggs in one of the world’s “coolest” high streets have been scrapped after hundreds of objections. -
Armed robber risked return to prison over £5 snacks and protein shake at AldiAn armed robber who once raided a bookmarkers at gunpoint risked a return to prison – after failing to pay for snacks he tucked into at Aldi.
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Woman hopes to break half-marathon world record to inspire other disabled peopleA woman whose back problems left her unable to walk now hopes to set a new half-marathon world record to inspire other disabled people. -
Protestors rally against proposed closure of country’s top stroke unitProtesters staged a demonstration outside a hospital over controversial plans to close the country’s top-performing stroke unit. -
Crash with power line sparks main road closureA busy A-road linking two Kent districts is reportedly blocked in both directions following a crash. -
Shops shut suddenly as council launches closure order bidA council has launched a bid to shut down two shops amid concerns over nuisance and disorder. -
Kent beaches to feature in Harry Potter star’s new Channel 4 seriesEagle-eyed viewers will be able to spot some familiar Kent scenes in a Harry Potter star’s new Channel 4 show. -
‘We’ll miss him more than words can say’: Shock at death of much-loved dad, 33The family of a much-loved dad say no words can describe the void his tragic death has left in their lives. -
‘Nasty and violent’ councillor jailed over years of controlling abuse of wifeA Kent county councillor has been jailed for 12 months after admitting subjecting his wife to years of controlling and coercive behaviour. -
Protest over proposed closure of country’s top stroke unitProtesters will stage a demonstration outside a hospital over controversial plans to close the country’s top-performing stroke unit.