Local News
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Fire & Rescue Industrial Fire Destroys Vehicles and Cabins at Hartlip Site
Eight fire engines tackle major blaze on Matts Hill Road with no injuries reported as investigation begins. The orange glow cut through the…
5 June 2026 -
Council Updates Ashford Household Waste Recycling Centre Fully Reopens After 10-Week Upgrade
Major improvement works completed at strategic Kent site, restoring full services from Saturday 23 May 2026. The Numbers Behind the Closure…
4 June 2026 -
Council Updates Two men jailed after £800k Kent doorstep crime scam targeting elderly and vulnerable residents
According to court records, a jury has convicted two men following one of Kent Trading Standards’ largest doorstep crime prosecutions…
4 June 2026 -
Crime & Justice Police Appeal After Serious Whitstable Collision
Kent Police seeks witnesses following serious road traffic incident in the coastal town. The Investigation Begins Kent Police want to hear…
4 June 2026 -
Crime & Justice Man Jailed for 14 Years After Digital Investigation Uncovers Child Abuse
Kent Police specialists turn discovery of indecent images into major safeguarding operation resulting in lengthy prison sentence. A man has…
4 June 2026 -
Council Updates Construction Begins on £20m Deal Leisure Centre
Dover District Council breaks ground on new swimming and fitness hub set to replace ageing Tides facility by summer 2027. Dover District…
4 June 2026 -
Crime & Justice Wild birds shot with catapult in Sheerness as Kent Police launch investigation
Officers appeal for witnesses after multiple birds found injured and dead on Isle of Sheppey in suspected animal cruelty attacks. The…
4 June 2026 -
Council Updates Dragons, Lions and Gargoyles to Rise from Stone at Dover’s Maison Dieu Festival
Three-day stone masonry showcase at the historic Dover Maison Dieu will bring UK and French craftspeople together, offering free family…
4 June 2026 -
Crime & Justice Stolen Golf Carts Recovered Within Half Hour After Edenbridge Break-In
Swift Kent Police response leads to rapid recovery and arrests following burglary at golf course premises According to Kent Police…
4 June 2026 -
Council Updates Canterbury’s Dane John Gardens Fully Reopens After Major Improvement Works
The historic Victorian park within the city walls has restored complete public access following months of regeneration work funded by £19.9…
4 June 2026 -
Crime & Justice North Kent Drug Dealer Hit with £720,000 Confiscation Order
A convicted Class A drug supplier faces major asset seizure after Kent Police financial investigation traces criminal profits across the…
4 June 2026 -
Council Updates New Folkestone Library and Adult Education Centre Opens in Town Centre Hub
The multi-million pound facility officially opened on 26 May 2026, bringing library services and community learning together under one…
4 June 2026