Latest Ashford Borough Council News
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Arrest at barber shop amid people smuggling investigationA man was arrested at a barber shop and taken into custody as part of an investigation into people smuggling between the UK and France. -
Kent hospital first in NHS to trial 'life-saving' AI toolA Kent hospital has become the first in the country to use artificial intelligence as a way to diagnose infections and potentially save lives.
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Brock returns as fears grow over ‘chaotic’ summer on Kent’s roadsA notorious contraflow system will be reinstated next week – amid fears of a “chaotic” summer for Kent’s roads. -
Council restarts plan for 17,000 homes after government rule changePlans for thousands of new homes across a Kent borough are having to be redrawn due to government rule changes. -
Explosions heard and shops evacuated after vape sparks council van fireLoud explosions were heard and workers evacuated after a used vape caused a waste vehicle to catch fire outside a parade of shops. -
Heartbreak as woman, 46, dies and another fights for life after crashFloral tributes have appeared at a roadside after a woman died and another has been left fighting for her life in hospital following a crash. -
Drink driver loses licence and job after ‘two pints’ at lunchtimeA drink driver has lost his licence and job after being stopped by police in his “battered” car with a crate of Stella Artois on the passenger seat. -
Thug who smashed hotel door and spat at officer avoids jailA young man who kicked a hotel door, made threats and spat at police while drunk on New Year’s Eve has avoided jail. -
‘My mum died here - now I lead 200 people at this hospital to deal with my grief’A woman whose mum died at the hospital where she now volunteers says she believes she would be “proud” after she was promoted to lead a team. -
‘We’re rushed off our feet’: Long-empty garage reopens under new ownershipAn ambitious businessman has reopened a long-empty garage after investing more than £500,000 to breathe new life into the site.
Latest Canterbury City Council News
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Jailed brothel owners ordered to pay back £600kThree brothel owners who ran sites across the county have been ordered to pay back more than £600,000 while they serve time for sexual exploitation. -
Reform UK branch apologises over AI picture of Kent village clean-upA Reform UK social media post about a village clean-up by members has been branded “a lesson in how not to use AI”.
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Kent hospital first in NHS to trial 'life-saving' AI toolA Kent hospital has become the first in the country to use artificial intelligence as a way to diagnose infections and potentially save lives. -
Thousands back fight to stop council evicting businesses to build homesThousands have signed a petition urging a council to rethink plans to evict six businesses from an industrial estate to make way for new homes. -
Chapel, car showroom and 22 acres of land among plots at auctionLand and property auctioneers have revealed the sites set to go under the hammer at the end of the month. -
‘His difficult start didn’t define him’: Lion rescued from circus dies after 14 years at animal parkA ‘strong and resilient’ lion rescued from a circus and given a new lease of life in Kent has sadly died aged 18. -
Convicted double killer pins hopes on new DNA testingA man convicted after a woman and child were killed 30 years ago hopes new tests will prove his innocence. -
£20m retail units left empty for five years could finally get tenantTwo retail units at a £20 million redevelopment of a hotel could finally be taken over after sitting empty for five years. -
Work to start this year on council bungalow development on former social club siteWork to build new council homes on a former social club is to begin this autumn - despite concerns over the size of the gardens. -
‘Totally devastating’: Shock as council to evict traders to make way for new homesTraders have been left stunned after being told by council bosses to leave an industrial estate that has been earmarked for housing.
Latest Dover District Council News
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Kent hospital first in NHS to trial 'life-saving' AI toolA Kent hospital has become the first in the country to use artificial intelligence as a way to diagnose infections and potentially save lives. -
‘Our community is finally seeing change, after years of being overlooked’MP Mike Tapp says vital investment from the Labour government will help ensure local people see ‘real improvements in their daily lives’.
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'Dogs are using it as a toilet': Stains spoil new £45k Kent artworkAn artist has hit out at ‘disrespectful’ dog owners after green stains appeared on his new sculpture which honours those who have died at sea. -
Terrified mum who filmed stalker fears he will not stop after judge spares him prisonA terrified mum who endured months of relentless stalking by her former partner believes a restraining order will not be enough to stop him. -
‘This means a great deal to us’: Fire-hit restaurant reopens after £230k refurbA restaurant badly damaged after a fire on New Year’s Day has officially reopened after a full rebuild. -
‘How many other bars offer a shower, laundry facilities, gym, bike hire plus a welcome in 13 languages?’Secret Drinker stops off for a pint on a busy A-road and gets a lot more than he bargained for. -
‘We took our son to hospital with a cut finger and they told us he had cancer’A couple took their little boy to hospital with a cut finger - only to be given the shocking news hours later that he had cancer. -
Pilot shares breath-taking images taken from Goodyear Blimp cockpitA pilot onboard the iconic zeppelin aircraft seen touring the skies of Kent today has shared some stunning images of Kent taken from the skies. -
‘Every successful crossing represents a victory for vile criminal smuggling gangs’Mike Tapp says government’s new immigration bill paves the way to be both ‘firm and fair’ when determining who can stay in the country. -
Goodyear Blimp flies over Kent for first time in four yearsThe iconic Goodyear Blimp is touring the skies of Kent for the first time in four years.
Latest Folkestone & Hythe District Council News
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Huge blaze breaks out at top-floor flat as road sealed off by policeA huge fire has broken out at a top-floor flat, forcing police to seal off a road. -
Kent hospital first in NHS to trial 'life-saving' AI toolA Kent hospital has become the first in the country to use artificial intelligence as a way to diagnose infections and potentially save lives.
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Air Force One pictured flying over Kent as Trump heads to TurkeyThe new Air Force One has been pictured flying over Kent this morning as US President Donald Trump heads to Turkey for a NATO summit. -
Brock returns as fears grow over ‘chaotic’ summer on Kent’s roadsA notorious contraflow system will be reinstated next week – amid fears of a “chaotic” summer for Kent’s roads. -
Dog owners echo vets’ warning over increasing grass seed dangerDog owners are being left with bills for hundreds of pounds amid a huge rise in cases of grass seeds getting lodged in their pets’ ears and skin. -
Heartbreak as woman, 46, dies and another fights for life after crashFloral tributes have appeared at a roadside after a woman died and another has been left fighting for her life in hospital following a crash. -
The two Kent beaches ranked among UK's bestTwo popular beauty spot beaches in Kent have been named among the best in the UK. -
Emergency services called to clifftop promenade as path taped offPart of a footpath beneath a clifftop promenade has been cordoned off amid a large emergency response. -
Thief stole from Tesco, Asda and Boots soon after prison releaseA thief who stole cosmetics, steaks and cheese from shops not long after being released from prison is back behind bars. -
‘We want to transform historic Kent landmark into a Barbican-by-the-Sea’Ambitious plans to transform one of Kent's most iconic seafront buildings into a "Barbican-by-the-Sea" have been unveiled.
Latest Thanet District Council News
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Police release new image of missing Ruby, 15Police appealing for the public’s help to find a missing teenager have released a new CCTV image of her at a London train station. -
Jaguar left stuck in hedge after crash in hospital car parkA Jaguar ended up stuck in a hedge after the driver crashed in a hospital car park.
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Sex offender jailed for 21 years after crimes uncovered almost three decades laterA sex offender who went undetected for almost 30 years has finally faced justice after being given a lengthy jail spell. -
Kent hospital first in NHS to trial 'life-saving' AI toolA Kent hospital has become the first in the country to use artificial intelligence as a way to diagnose infections and potentially save lives. -
A-road next to popular park shut after crashA busy A-road which sits next to a popular park is partially blocked following reports of an overturned car. -
Two Kent theatres remain on at-risk registerTwo rundown Kent theatres remain on a ‘at risk’ list amid continued fears over their future. -
Chapel, car showroom and 22 acres of land among plots at auctionLand and property auctioneers have revealed the sites set to go under the hammer at the end of the month. -
The two Kent beaches ranked among UK's bestTwo popular beauty spot beaches in Kent have been named among the best in the UK. -
Family ‘heartbroken’ after ‘irreplaceable heirlooms’ stolen during break inA man has been arrested on suspicion of burglary after the reported theft of items of “enormous sentimental significance”. -
Man airlifted to hospital after ‘serious medical’ incidentPolice, paramedics and the air ambulance descended on a seaside town following two incidents.