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Clamping increased as illegal lorry parking continues

Clamping increased as illegal lorry parking continues

One council in Kent has beefed up its clamping powers in a bid to stamp out lorries parking illegally overnight.

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Cars left on pavements 'putting lives at risk'

Cars left on pavements 'putting lives at risk'

Concerned residents have hit out at motorists who park their cars on the pavement, forcing pedestrians to walk in the road to get past.

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Work on new college expansion gets underway

Work on new college expansion gets underway

Diggers have been mobilising on site as construction begins on a college's new 250-student expansion.

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Paramedics at scene after car hits telegraph pole

Paramedics at scene after car hits telegraph pole

One person is receiving medical treatment after a vehicle collided with a telegraph pole.

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Rusty-spotted cat dies at sanctuary

Rusty-spotted cat dies at sanctuary

A rusty-spotted cat which had lived at The Big Cat Sanctuary for almost 12 years and was a huge favourite visitors, has sadly died.

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Work starts on new eye-catching play park

Work starts on new eye-catching play park

Work to install new play equipment and an outdoor gym at a park has begun as part of a £1.1m upgrade programme.

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Crosbie calls for action on grass pitches

Crosbie calls for action on grass pitches

Ashford owner Don Crosbie is to campaign for tougher regulation of grass pitches.

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First look inside new luxury Kent hotel as restaurant opens

First look inside new luxury Kent hotel as restaurant opens

The restaurant, gardens and bar lounge at a Grade II-listed manor are officially open after years of renovations.

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Cineworld files for bankruptcy protection

Cineworld files for bankruptcy protection

A struggling theatre chain, which has four cinemas in Kent, has filed for bankruptcy protection in the US after fighting to survive post-lockdown.

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Boys unbelievable but patience still needed

Boys unbelievable but patience still needed

Tommy Warrilow hailed the work ethic of his Ashford side after their midweek victory over Sevenoaks.

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Police chase after high street 'altercation'

Police chase after high street 'altercation'

Police officers gave chase on foot and made an arrest after being alerted to an 'altercation' in a town centre.

Rain-damaged cinema reopens after four hours

Rain-damaged cinema reopens after four hours

A multiplex was forced to close it doors to customers after damage caused by weather.

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Air ambulance called to kids' trampoline park

Air ambulance called to kids' trampoline park

A patient was taken to hospital after an accident at a popular children's trampoline park.

'Pub was known as a drug den but we've totally changed it'

'Pub was known as a drug den but we've totally changed it'

A pub which previously had a "bad reputation" has been given a major makeover - as the owners battle to attract families back to the business.

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Kent crematoriums increase prices as energy bills soar

Kent crematoriums increase prices as energy bills soar

Two crematoriums in Kent have "reluctantly" introduced a new energy charge to help cover their rising bills amid the cost of living crisis.

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Anger as huge 5G mast 'appears out of nowhere'

Anger as huge 5G mast 'appears out of nowhere'

A 65ft 5G mast has appeared on a housing estate without warning - despite being refused planning permission by council bosses.

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'It's not a real postbox - stop sending me your letters!'

'It's not a real postbox - stop sending me your letters!'

A villager's hopes to ensure a quiet life by installing a Royal Mail-style postbox at the end of his driveway have not gone to plan.

Woman mugged near Asda

Woman mugged near Asda

A man has been charged with robbery after a woman walking along a footpath near a supermarket was struck and had her purse stolen.

Travellers pitch up at rugby club

Travellers pitch up at rugby club

Up to six caravans have pitched up in a corner of a rugby club – but bosses say they are not affecting the "day-to-day running" of the site.

Hobbs is race-walk star

Hobbs is race-walk star

Ashford AC long-distance walker Jonathan Hobbs has fulfilled a lifelong ambition.

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