Local News
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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 -
Council Updates Dover Library to Host Mental Health Art Installation for Carers Week
The Missing Project returns to Kent Libraries with month-long display tackling stigma around mental illness and caring responsibilities…
3 June 2026 -
Council Updates Most Kent schools to stay open despite Tunbridge Wells water disruption
Kent County Council confirms majority of schools will remain open as headteachers assess safety on case-by-case basis. Schools Making…
3 June 2026 -
Crime & Justice Kent Police Launch National Crime Initiative in Chatham
Officers join nationwide effort to tackle crime and antisocial behaviour across Medway’s town centre. What’s Happening in Chatham More…
3 June 2026 -
Council Updates Kent County Council Forms New Water Watchdog Partnership
Roger Gough announces strategic alliance to strengthen oversight of water companies over supply disruptions and sewage spills. The Plan…
3 June 2026 -
Council Updates FCC Environment Secures 12-Year Waste Contract for South West Kent
Tonbridge and Malling and Tunbridge Wells councils award major environmental services deal starting April 2027. The Contract Details Two…
3 June 2026