Local News
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Council Updates Kent County Council Seeks Community Groups to Run Historic Windmills
Kent County Council has launched an open invitation for local organisations to take over the management of its heritage windmills as part…
11 June 2026 -
Crime & Justice Suspect appears in court after alleged indecent exposure in Sittingbourne
A man has been charged and appeared before magistrates following an alleged indecent exposure incident in the Swale town. A suspect has…
11 June 2026 -
Council Updates Sevenoaks councillors to weigh freehold transfer versus long lease for The Stag venue
Sevenoaks District Council will soon consider offering the town council either The Stag’s freehold at current-use valuation or a 30-year…
10 June 2026 -
Council Updates Kent Trading Standards Targets Illegal Tobacco and Vape Sales in Folkestone & Hythe Crackdown
Officers join multi-agency enforcement operation as part of wider drive to tackle illicit nicotine products and underage sales across the…
10 June 2026 -
Crime & Justice Sex offender jailed after targeting teenage girls on night out in Canterbury
According to court records, a man in his 20s has been sentenced to prison for sexually assaulting multiple teenage girls during a single…
10 June 2026 -
Council Updates Major funding boost secures progress on £34m Sturry Link Road
Homes England backs Canterbury relief route with £48.5m deal as planning permission deadline looms A key funding agreement has removed the…
10 June 2026 -
Council Updates Dover District Council Opens Second Round of Parish Boundary Consultation
Residents across Dover district have until the consultation deadline to comment on draft proposals that could adjust councillor numbers for…
9 June 2026 -
Crime & Justice Dover Police Target Motorbike Thieves in Focused Crackdown
Kent Police have made multiple arrests and seized suspected stolen vehicles in operation targeting rising motorbike theft and antisocial…
9 June 2026 -
Council Updates Tonbridge Council Explores New Management Model for Haysden Country Park
Tonbridge & Malling Borough Council considers alternative operating approach to secure long-term investment in popular green space amid…
9 June 2026 -
Council Updates Canterbury Council Recovers Three-Bedroom Home After Fraud Investigation
Housing enforcement action frees up family property for waiting list after tenant’s granddaughter allegedly found living there without…
9 June 2026 -
Crime & Justice Fatal A21 Collision Near Pembury Prompts Fresh Police Appeal
Kent Police renew witness appeal as family pays tribute to 75-year-old pedestrian killed in collision near Pembury Family’s Heartfelt…
9 June 2026 -
Council Updates Maidstone Borough Council appoints independent chair to lead £20m Pride in Place neighbourhood board
Dave Creasey will head resident-led board overseeing 10-year Maidstone Pride in Place investment, with residents invited to apply to join…
9 June 2026