Vote Reform, Get Labour... Wednesday, 26 June, 2024 A vote for any party other than the Conservatives is a vote for Labour. And Keir Starmer knows that. In fact, if people like you vote Labour, Reform or the Lib Dems, you could end up handing Labour over 100 extra seats. That would be the biggest majority Labour have ever had. Thank about it. The Lib Dems are on board with everything Starmer want to do. Reform won’t win any seats. So there’d be no... Local News
Nine more EV charging points available in Ashford 13th March 2023 Conservative led Ashford Borough Council has installed further electric vehicle charging points at two car parks. Ashford Borough Council has installed nine new... Local News
To vote in elections in England this May, you will need to show photo ID 1st March 2023 The UK Government has introduced a requirement for voters to show photo ID when voting at a polling station at some elections. This new requirement will apply... ArticlesLocal News
Community Saves The George in Bethersden 30th December 2022 The George pub in Bethersden was purchased with the help of the Ashford Borough Council, Bethersden Parish Council, the Plunkett Foundation, and Damian Green MP... Local News
Repton Copper Beech Tree Saved 18th October 2022 A mature copper beech tree was alleged to be causing subsidence damage to Grade II listed Repton Manor has been saved from being felled thanks to an agreement... Local News
New Conservative Mayor of Ashford looks ahead to a brighter future 20th May 2022 This week saw the inauguration of a new Conservative Mayor, as Cllr Jenny Webb begins a second term as The Mayor of Ashford, having previously been in office... Local News
G-route bus service to continue after Ashford Borough Council pledges financial support 13th April 2022 A 12-month reprieve for the G-route bus service has been secured after Stagecoach announced that the service was to be withdrawn in April. The second chance for... Local News
Brompton plan to build revolutionary bicycle factory of the future in Ashford 3rd March 2022 Brompton, the UK’s largest bicycle manufacturer, has taken the first step towards creating a revolutionary new factory in Ashford, Kent, by announcing its... Local News
Funding boost for Ashford International Studios at Newtown Works 10th November 2021 Conservative led Ashford Borough Council has welcomed the Government’s decision to award £14,773,745 of Levelling Up Funding for the Ashford International... Local News
Signalised pedestrian crossing proposed for A28 in Tenterden 16th February 2021 A consultation has been launched for a proposed new signalised pedestrian crossing on the A28 Ashford Road, Tenterden. The scheme, outside the Spires assisted... Local News
Boris Johnson: If we keep going, we will beat coronavirus together 27th April 2020 The Prime Minister has returned to Downing Street to lead the country in tackling coronavirus. He lays out the five tests for when we are moving to phase two of... National News
Coronavirus testing available to all essential workers 24th April 2020 All essential workers in England and members of their households who are showing symptoms of coronavirus will now be able to get tested. National News
Our Future Fund for supporting innovative British businesses 21st April 2020 We’re supporting start-ups by delivering £250m of new government funding to innovative businesses across the United Kingdom. National News
Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme has opened for applications 21st April 2020 The Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme has opened for applications – and will provide support for millions of businesses and employees across the UK. National News
Why we’re extending the Coronavirus lockdown 17th April 2020 The Government announced that the social distancing measures currently in place to tackle the coronavirus will continue for at least the next three weeks. National News
Our £750 million support package for charities during the Coronavirus outbreak 9th April 2020 This Government’s announced an unprecedented £750 million package of support for charities – ensuring they can continue their vital work during the coronavirus... National News