Latest Ashford Borough Council News
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Man in court accused of trying to kill wifeA 61-year-old man has appeared in court accused of trying to kill his wife at their home in Ashford. -
‘We need to be efficient...but not at the expense of residents’ safety’MP Sojan Joseph raises concerns about potential cuts to the fire service, especially for those living in rural areas.
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Cat dies in bungalow fireA cat has sadly died in a kitchen fire at a bungalow. -
Homes without water while schools and tips shut early as Kent swelters in 'extreme heat'Homes have been left without water, and tips are closing early on what is expected to be the hottest day of the year so far. -
‘It’s sad our village has lost its only pub - it didn’t need to become housing’A village’s only pub will be converted into housing - leaving residents feeling “gutted”. -
Tory big guns in TV Brexit debate rematch ten years onKent Tory big guns Damian Green and Craig MacKinlay take part in a TV Brexit debate rematch a decade on. -
One of town’s four McDonald’s closes for refurbA McDonald’s restaurant has closed for more than three weeks for a refurbishment. -
Man airlifted to hospital after crash closes part of M20 for two hoursA man was taken to hospital after an early morning crash closed part of the M20 for more than two hours. -
Glowing Ofsted report for school after move to ‘garden town’Staff at a new secondary school are over the moon after being highly praised in its first-ever Ofsted report. -
Rare red weather warning issued as parts of Kent to reach almost 40CParts of Kent are forecast to swelter in temperatures of almost 40C this week as a record-breaking heatwave prompts weather and health alerts.
Latest Canterbury City Council News
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'I'm 103 and never been drunk in my life!’A great-great-grandmother reveals the secrets to her long life, including the fact she’s never been drunk and was ‘always on the go’. -
Person taken to hospital after crash on major routeA person has been taken to hospital after a one-vehicle crash on the A2.
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‘A huge shame’: Sadness as much-loved Kent cinema to closeA much-loved cinema is to shut next week - after bosses warned it would struggle to survive amid rising car park charges. -
Paedophile teacher who abused boys in care home jailedA former teacher who abused young boys at a children’s home - including targeting one victim as he slept - has been jailed for 14 years. -
Demolition begins after suspected arson blaze left Odeon cinema in ruinsDemolition work is now underway at a former cinema destroyed by fire in a suspected arson attack. -
Parents join forces to save gymnastics after club's sudden collapseDetermined parents have launched a new gymnastics club just two weeks after the sudden closure of a previous provider that had operated for 50 years. -
‘It’s mind-blowing! Seven years ago, I was just flipping burgers - now I’m here’A burger restaurant boss says it is his “crowning achievement” to be asked to run the kitchen at a swanky rooftop bar. -
Teen who kicked autistic man in ‘senseless’ gang attack spared immediate punishmentA teenager who kicked an autistic man as he lay on the ground during a “senseless” gang attack has been spared immediate punishment. -
'This will only last three or four years': Resurfacing works short-term fix for rollercoaster roadCostly ongoing repairs to a “rollercoaster” dual carriageway could only last three or fours years, it has been revealed. -
Rare red weather warning issued as parts of Kent to reach almost 40CParts of Kent are forecast to swelter in temperatures of almost 40C this week as a record-breaking heatwave prompts weather and health alerts.
Latest Dover District Council News
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‘I got an insight into what teenagers are thinking about decisions adults are making’After speaking with pupils, MP Mike Tapp says it is obvious how engaged the younger generations are in politics despite the stigma that they aren’t. -
Missing Glastonbury? These grassroots venues are hosting the next best thing this weekendBig festival energy is coming to small stages as Kent joins a nationwide celebration of live music.
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Long-running Christmas event axed amid spiralling costs and lack of public supportAn annual free Christmas event has been axed for the second year in a row amid spiralling costs and lack of support. -
‘Think Kent’s hot now? We remember when the roads were melting!’With a rare red warning of extreme heat in place for parts of Kent this week, we look back on the record-breaking summer of 1976. -
‘We’ve got wine in our blood - but it’s time to step away’Owners of one of Kent’s oldest vineyards say they are still planning to step away after a sale lasting 18 months fell through. -
‘This underrated attraction was a great family day out - with a lovely mum-friendly end to our visit’Our reporter and her children found the perfect place to keep everyone happy on a family day out. -
Head teacher turning around troubled school quits amid ‘intense political pressure’A head teacher who was making improvements at a struggling secondary school has announced he is standing down from his position. -
‘The PM is right to act - this is about giving children their childhoods back’Dover and Deal MP Mike Tapp says the Prime Minister is right to introduce a social media ban for children under 16. -
Hot Fuzz actor launches first solo art exhibition in KentGallery bosses have expressed their delight at hosting the first-ever solo exhibition by actor Nick Frost. -
Head teacher, Coastguard officer and England footballer among Kent people recognised in King’s Birthday honoursAn HM Coastguard officer who has dedicated three decades to keeping lives safe at sea is among several people from Kent named in today’s honours list.
Latest Folkestone & Hythe District Council News
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‘We need to be efficient...but not at the expense of residents’ safety’MP Sojan Joseph raises concerns about potential cuts to the fire service, especially for those living in rural areas. -
Council sells historic flats for £800k after encouraging tenants to moveA council that encouraged social housing tenants to move out of a Grade II-listed property has now sold it at auction for £826,000.
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Missing Glastonbury? These grassroots venues are hosting the next best thing this weekendBig festival energy is coming to small stages as Kent joins a nationwide celebration of live music. -
Busy road near school and station to close for months for ‘vital’ worksA busy road near a secondary school and railway station will be closed for two months for “vital” works to upgrade water networks. -
‘Transformational’ £400k boost for rundown sports centre reopening planA rundown sports centre closed for two years and vandalised by youths has received a huge funding boost as it edges closer to reopening. -
Man arrested after 67 cars damaged in two-day vandalism spreeAn investigation has been launched by police after 67 cars were damaged over the weekend. -
Rare red weather warning issued as parts of Kent to reach almost 40CParts of Kent are forecast to swelter in temperatures of almost 40C this week as a record-breaking heatwave prompts weather and health alerts. -
'We swapped London for Kent coast - and now we've opened new bar'A couple who relocated from London after falling in love with Kent have launched their second business in the town they now call home. -
Woman crashed at roundabout after drinking triple vodka with lemonadeA woman who crashed her car on a roundabout after drinking a triple vodka and lemonade has been hit with a fine. -
‘It almost put us out of business’: Garage owner's fury after BT phone switch failureThe owner of a family-run garage says switching from a traditional landline to a digital phone system almost put him out of business.
Latest Thanet District Council News
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Coastguard called amid report of ‘two children in difficulty’ in seaThe coastguard helicopter, police and lifeboat teams were called to children in trouble while swimming near a harbour. -
‘I was depressed, lonely and had an emergency C-section - I didn’t think I’d do this 12 weeks later’A mum who suffered with chronic sickness during pregnancy and had an emergency C-section has won a beauty pageant just 12 weeks later.
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‘My clothes melted and I was left scarred for life - violent crime is out of control’WARNING - GRAPHIC IMAGES: An acid attack survivor fears violent crime is “out of control” in his district - and says more must be done to stop it. -
Tory big guns in TV Brexit debate rematch ten years onKent Tory big guns Damian Green and Craig MacKinlay take part in a TV Brexit debate rematch a decade on. -
More dispersal orders in place amid force’s ‘summer crackdown’Police have once again been granted extra powers to crackdown on anti-social behaviour in a district’s town centres and seafronts. -
Your ultimate guide to boutique festivals this summerThe county has a packed calendar of festivals and events offering plenty of music, dancing and family fun. -
Motorcyclist injured in suspected hit and runA motorcyclist has been injured in a suspected hit-and-run crash as an investigation is launched to find the driver. -
'This will only last three or four years': Resurfacing works short-term fix for rollercoaster roadCostly ongoing repairs to a “rollercoaster” dual carriageway could only last three or fours years, it has been revealed. -
Cyclist taken to hospital after crash with carA cyclist has been taken to hospital following a crash with a car that led to a road closure this morning. -
Arrest after woman dies on small boat trying to cross ChannelA 32-year-old man from Syria has been arrested after a woman died while trying to cross the Channel in a small migrant boat.