Traffic eases on the M20 London-bound between Hythe and Ashford after a medical incident
Emergency services attended a “medical incident” on the M20. Motorists were held at a standstill on the motorway…
Edinburgh Road car park in Ashford set to close permanently
A large town centre car park is to close next weekend. The 210-space Edinburgh Road building in Ashford…
East Kent Hospitals CEO Tracey Fletcher takes ‘unplanned leave’
Kent’s largest hospital trust has been placed under interim leadership while its chief executive takes “unplanned leave”. Speculation…
East Kent Hospitals Trust receives £29m from NHS to expand same-day emergency care units at QEQM in Margate and William Harvey, Ashford
Two Kent hospitals have received £29 million for upgrades to tackle waiting times and reduce admissions to overcrowded…
Toy brand Playmobil unveils first UK standalone store at Ashford Designer Outlet
One of the UK’s most popular toy brands has opened its first standalone store in the country at…
Delays on M20 between Ashford and Hollingbourne near Maidstone due to car fire
Drivers are facing delays on the M20 this evening due to a car fire. The motorway was shut…
Two Reform UK Kent county councillors booted out of party amid bullying allegations against leadership
Two suspended Reform UK county councillors have been booted out of the party. Cllrs Bill Barrett and Robert…
MP Sojan Joseph says fixing the broken social care system must be the priority
One of my priorities since entering Parliament has been social care. I am the co-chair of the All-Party…
The Kent districts with best and worst recycling rates
Kent’s best and worst recyclers can today be revealed – just months before sweeping new national rules will…
Royal St George’s in Sandwich crowned best golf course in England, as five other Kent courses make top 100
A Kent golf course has been crowned England’s best – as several others in the county also made…