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Latest Ashford Borough Council News
Dentist’s bid to serve extra 4,000 NHS patients refused - despite MP’s support
A dental surgery’s bid to serve an extra 4,000 NHS patients has been refused amid fears its extension would be “squashed” on a busy junction.
Green laid at new bowls club on estate where 100 homes now occupied
New pictures reveal the progress being made at a new bowls club on an estate where 100 homes are now occupied.
‘This can be a flagship council site’: £2.6m depot to open on abandoned plot
An abandoned waste site described as a “considerable eyesore” is to become a new £2.6m council depot after plans were approved.
Weekend of water outages continues amid heatwave
Taps are still running dry in four areas of Kent as water companies experience “increased demand” with temperatures expected to hit 30C today.
‘I quit my job as an Uber driver to open my first restaurant - it’s a dream come true’
A father-of-two has quit his job as an Uber driver to open a Nepalese restaurant in a town centre.
It’s National Wine Day: Five Kent vineyards for tastings, tours and events
From award-winning sparkling wines to sunset vineyard tours, these wineries serve up an idyllic summer day out.
Taps run dry in four parts of Kent as temperatures soar
Four parts of Kent have been hit by water outages during soaring temperatures.
New-build estate could finally get play park - eight years after first families moved in
A new-build estate could finally get a play park - eight years after the first families moved in.
Success! Kent wines win big at international awards
Wines by the county’s growers were awarded a bumper crop of medals at an international competition.
Calls for new EU checks on tourist traffic to happen at freight facility
The government is to be asked to use a major Kent inland freight facility for tourist traffic to ease pressures from new EU border controls.
Latest Canterbury City Council News
In pictures: Thousands enjoy free festival to celebrate £22m project’s completion
Thousands of people attended a family-themed free festival celebrating the completion of a major £22 million project improving public spaces.
Former newspaper photographer remembered for kindness and humour
A former Kent Messenger Group photographer and amateur dramatics enthusiast has died following a long illness.
Success! Kent wines win big at international awards
Wines by the county’s growers were awarded a bumper crop of medals at an international competition.
‘Even Bob Geldof came to his stall’: Sadness at sudden death of much-loved market trader
One of Faversham’s longest-serving market traders, who counted Live Aid founder Bob Geldof among his customers, has died suddenly at home.
Possible full road closure as accident blackspots set for changes
Proposals to tackle two separate accident blackspots have been revealed, including a potential closure of a rat-run and moving a pedestrian crossing.
Depraved care home worker sexually abused elderly women during night shifts
A depraved care home worker who sexually abused elderly and vulnerable residents has been given an extended prison sentence of 19 years.
Hospital chief leaves after suspension fiasco as trust’s leadership chaos sees rating plunge
The boss of Kent’s biggest hospital trust has left her role as ‘significant concern’ over its leadership crisis has seen NHS chiefs slash its rating.
School previously rated ‘Inadequate’ set to be moved to new academy trust
A secondary school previously handed a damning Ofsted report is set to move to a new academy trust under new plans.
‘Traffic chaos’ to continue for another week after sewer collapse
Canterbury faces more than a week of continuing traffic “chaos” as a collapsed sewer is repaired.
‘Hearty food and great service - but there are a few problems’
We enjoyed this cafe’s hearty food and were impressed by the welcoming staff - but a few things let it down.
Latest Dover District Council News
‘Three hours isn’t enough!’ Dismay over ‘terrible’ new parking time limit
Residents and traders have expressed their dismay at a council’s decision to impose a three-hour time limit in busy car parks.
Toby Carvery eyes takeover of former Brewers Fayre restaurant
Toby Carvery is understood to be interested in taking over a former Brewers Fayre site which closed for good this week.
Conventional border checks restored after ‘challenging situation’
France resorts to conventional checks to manage “challenging situation” after long border processing delays at Dover.
‘Even Bob Geldof came to his stall’: Sadness at sudden death of much-loved market trader
One of Faversham’s longest-serving market traders, who counted Live Aid founder Bob Geldof among his customers, has died suddenly at home.
Calls for new EU checks on tourist traffic to happen at freight facility
The government is to be asked to use a major Kent inland freight facility for tourist traffic to ease pressures from new EU border controls.
Hospital chief leaves after suspension fiasco as trust’s leadership chaos sees rating plunge
The boss of Kent’s biggest hospital trust has left her role as ‘significant concern’ over its leadership crisis has seen NHS chiefs slash its rating.
‘I have never experienced such a gut-wrenching stench from anything - living or dead’
Something doesn’t smell right for Secret Drinker as he gets in on the action at a new sports bar.
School previously rated ‘Inadequate’ set to be moved to new academy trust
A secondary school previously handed a damning Ofsted report is set to move to a new academy trust under new plans.
‘A strong approach is what’s needed to fix the rot left behind’
MP Mike Tapp says the challenges facing Britain today cannot be solved with ‘small fixes or more sticking plaster politics’.
New sculpture celebrating Kent town’s links to some of Britain’s most historic figures to be unveiled
A new interactive bronze sculpture designed to amplify the sound of the sea and map hundreds of shipwrecks off the Kent coast is set to be unveiled.
Latest Folkestone & Hythe District Council News
Fans thrilled after chart-topping singer basks in Kent town ahead of show
A renowned musical theatre star and classical singer delighted audiences after performing at a Kent venue during his latest UK tour.
Dentist abandons approved plans to pursue more 'central' location across town
Bosses behind a dentist surgery are looking to abandon approved plans to relocate in order to pursue a more 'central' location across town.
‘Don’t get into trouble’: Woman breached police order 10 times in six weeks
A serial offender who breached a police order 10 times in just six weeks has been urged by a judge to not get in trouble again.
Conventional border checks restored after ‘challenging situation’
France resorts to conventional checks to manage “challenging situation” after long border processing delays at Dover.
‘EU’s Entry/Exit System is a shambles which is still not working properly’
Our columnist on how EU’s biometric security system still isn’t fully up and running at Kent ports amid shambolic scenes elsewhere.
Calls for new EU checks on tourist traffic to happen at freight facility
The government is to be asked to use a major Kent inland freight facility for tourist traffic to ease pressures from new EU border controls.
Double rapist jailed for 20 years
A ‘depraved sexual aggressor’ who raped two women and subjected them to a campaign of sexual torture has been jailed for two decades.
Hospital chief leaves after suspension fiasco as trust’s leadership chaos sees rating plunge
The boss of Kent’s biggest hospital trust has left her role as ‘significant concern’ over its leadership crisis has seen NHS chiefs slash its rating.
Port of Dover warns of delays as bank holiday weekend begins
The Port of Dover has warned ferry passengers of delays ahead of the first holiday period with a new EU border system.
‘I’m only 22 but I’m ready to keep this pub alive’
A landlady is determined to prove doubters wrong with her ambitious plans to run her pub as a special and safe place for the community.
Latest Thanet District Council News
Large emergency response after reports ‘man had fallen into water’
Members of the coastguard, police, fire and ambulance service were called to reports that a man had fallen into the water off a pier.
Weekend of water outages continues amid heatwave
Taps are still running dry in four areas of Kent as water companies experience “increased demand” with temperatures expected to hit 30C today.
‘Don’t get into trouble’: Woman breached police order 10 times in six weeks
A serial offender who breached a police order 10 times in just six weeks has been urged by a judge to not get in trouble again.
Taps run dry in four parts of Kent as temperatures soar
Four parts of Kent have been hit by water outages during soaring temperatures.
One of London’s favourite music festivals is making a big comeback after a seven-year break - in Kent
Legendary two-dayer heads to the Kent coast with pop superstars Scissor Sisters and Rudimental on the bill.
Dramatic footage shows moment car bursts into flames in seaside car park
A video taken in a packed seaside car park shows the moment an Audi bursts into flames.
Groups dispersed and two arrested in weekend crackdown
Twenty-seven people have been dispersed and two arrested as part of a weekend crackdown on anti-social behaviour in seaside towns.
‘Even Bob Geldof came to his stall’: Sadness at sudden death of much-loved market trader
One of Faversham’s longest-serving market traders, who counted Live Aid founder Bob Geldof among his customers, has died suddenly at home.
Hospital chief leaves after suspension fiasco as trust’s leadership chaos sees rating plunge
The boss of Kent’s biggest hospital trust has left her role as ‘significant concern’ over its leadership crisis has seen NHS chiefs slash its rating.
School previously rated ‘Inadequate’ set to be moved to new academy trust
A secondary school previously handed a damning Ofsted report is set to move to a new academy trust under new plans.
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