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Ex-nightclub building to become flats

Ex-nightclub building to become flats

A derelict former nightclub and flour mill is to become a block of 53 flats after plans were approved by councillors.

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Drug arrests after street disturbance

Drug arrests after street disturbance

Four men have been arrested for suspected burglary and drug offences after neighbours reported a late night street disturbance.

Man injured in shed and car fire

Man injured in shed and car fire

A man was treated for burns in the early hours when fire broke out in a shed.

Audi owner's bid to track down hit-and-run van driver

Audi owner's bid to track down hit-and-run van driver

An angry antiques dealer has fallen victim to a hit-and-run and is calling for witnesses to come forward to help find the driver.

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It's everyone for tennis!

It's everyone for tennis!

The North School in Ashford are serving up more sporting opportunities with their all-girls tennis academy.

Mum's FaceTime heartache as 'beautiful' baby dies

Mum's FaceTime heartache as 'beautiful' baby dies

A mum who broke her wrist rushing to get home after finding out her daughter was unresponsive over a video call has told of her heartache.

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New hotel to replace six shops in town centre

New hotel to replace six shops in town centre

A row of shops will be flattened to make way for a 92-bed hotel after plans were approved by a council.

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Newsagent moves to bigger unit in shopping centre

Newsagent moves to bigger unit in shopping centre

A newsagents has expanded its selection of stock after moving to a bigger unit inside a shopping centre.

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Gus a top talent

Gus a top talent

Ashford manager Tommy Warrilow believes he’s landed one of the most exciting prospects in Kent.

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Former nudist resort goes up for sale

Former nudist resort goes up for sale

The site of a former nudist resort has gone up for auction for a six-figure sum.

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Man accused of car crimes

Man accused of car crimes

A 35-year-old man is due to appear in court charged with a string of offences after a car was stolen and others interfered with.

Hated roadworks to drag on beyond October

Hated roadworks to drag on beyond October

Work to finish a new junction has been delayed further as contractors have been asked to cut back over the summer holidays to ease congestion.

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Teens arrested after pensioner robbed in high street

Teens arrested after pensioner robbed in high street

Two teenagers have been arrested after a man in his 70s was pushed and had his phone stolen in a robbery.

Man caught trying to steal car on doorbell camera

Man caught trying to steal car on doorbell camera

Two cars were stolen on the same night from one town – with doorbell cameras capturing a man trying to get into several vehicles.

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Car park to finally reopen after 10-month closure

Car park to finally reopen after 10-month closure

A car park that has been closed for 10 months will reopen next week as works to upgrade the site have been brought forward.

Armed police called to reports of man with weapon

Armed police called to reports of man with weapon

Armed police arrested a man who was reportedly seen with a suspected weapon.

Taxi firm expands as long-running company shuts for good

Taxi firm expands as long-running company shuts for good

A taxi driver who set up his own company after leaving a long-running firm is taking on more staff following the closure of his former employer.

Driver taken to hospital with serious injuries

Driver taken to hospital with serious injuries

The air ambulance was called and firefighters had to cut a man free from a car after a crash on a rural lane.

Car and lorry in crash on roundabout

Car and lorry in crash on roundabout

A roundabout is partially blocked following a crash between a car and a lorry.

New taxi firm 'to fill void' as long-running company closes

New taxi firm 'to fill void' as long-running company closes

A team of brothers who quit their jobs to start a new taxi company hope to fill a void after one of a town's biggest firms closed for good.

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