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‘Anxious’ neighbours urged to help police after man spotted with knife

‘Anxious’ neighbours urged to help police after man spotted with knife

Neighbours feeling “anxious” about leaving their home after a man was spotted wielding a knife are being urged to help police.

Former Kent Police officer charged with six counts of rape

Former Kent Police officer charged with six counts of rape

A former Kent Police officer has been charged with rape, sexual assault and misconduct in a public office.

The Ashford constituency and the candidates standing

The Ashford constituency and the candidates standing

We profile the Ashford constituency and the candidates vying for your vote on July 4.

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Man charged in connection with stalking offences

Man charged in connection with stalking offences

A man has appeared in court charged with stalking and breaching a restraining order.

‘Intrusive’ development plans for late TV star’s estate rejected

‘Intrusive’ development plans for late TV star’s estate rejected

Controversial plans to turn a security office in the grounds of the late Paul O’Grady’s estate into a house three times the size have been rejected.

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Man’s body found at rugby club

Man’s body found at rugby club

A man in his 30s has been found dead at a rugby club.

A World of difference for Henry!

A World of difference for Henry!

Ashford para triathlete Henry Urand goes into this month’s World Triathlon Para Series race in Swansea with the Paralympics in mind.

‘Heat is pouring out of the pipes - no wonder our bills are rising’

‘Heat is pouring out of the pipes - no wonder our bills are rising’

People living in a new-build block of flats say its “inefficient” green energy system is making their bills much higher than they should be.

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'Our quiet village is full of history - now it could be a concrete jungle'

'Our quiet village is full of history - now it could be a concrete jungle'

Residents fear a village's “green belt” could be turned into a “concrete jungle” after swathes of land were put forward for new homes in the area.

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Teenager holds court with the pros

Teenager holds court with the pros

A talented young basketball prospect has secured a three-year contract to play for a German professional side.

‘Christmas market here would be great - but what about the town centre?’

‘Christmas market here would be great - but what about the town centre?’

Shoppers have welcomed plans for a Christmas market at Ashford Designer Outlet - but there are fears over its potential impact on the town centre.

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‘I was dead for eight minutes - CPR from two lads saved my life!’

‘I was dead for eight minutes - CPR from two lads saved my life!’

A dog walker pronounced clinically dead for eight minutes says his life was saved by two “incredible” young men who gave him CPR.

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‘Prayers answered’ as parking restrictions lifted in layby

‘Prayers answered’ as parking restrictions lifted in layby

Shop owners who lost trade when customers were banned from parking in a layby say their “prayers have been answered”.

Woman taken to hospital after car written off in lamppost collision

Woman taken to hospital after car written off in lamppost collision

A woman was taken to hospital after her car was written off in a collision with a lamppost.

Ex-soldier with PTSD stepped in front of lorry on M20

Ex-soldier with PTSD stepped in front of lorry on M20

The mum of a 38-year-old who took his own life by stepping in front of a lorry says her son was much-loved but “didn’t realise his self-worth”.

Threat from rivals ‘could spur Eurostar return to Kent stations’

Threat from rivals ‘could spur Eurostar return to Kent stations’

Potential threats to Eurostar's monopoly on the Channel Tunnel could boost chances of its trains stopping in Kent again, councillors think.

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Anger over sudden closure of ‘lifeline’ youth club

Anger over sudden closure of ‘lifeline’ youth club

Devastated parents say they don't know how their autistic children will cope now a “lifeline” youth club has shut down.

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Boy attacked by group of teens on path behind fire station

Boy attacked by group of teens on path behind fire station

A boy was assaulted in an attempted robbery on a footpath behind a fire station, sparking a police probe.

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Kedwell: Lockyer was my No.1 target

Kedwell: Lockyer was my No.1 target

Danny Kedwell has landed his No.1 transfer target after bringing Gary Lockyer back to Ashford.

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‘Why would someone shoot my beautiful cat?’

‘Why would someone shoot my beautiful cat?’

The owner of a beloved family cat says she is "so disappointed in humanity" after her pet was shot with an airgun.

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