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Schoolgirl hit by car

Schoolgirl hit by car

A young girl has been injured after being hit by a car on the way to school.

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Three alleyways taped off by police

Three alleyways taped off by police

Officers stood guard at three alleyways – including two in a town centre – as part of a sexual assault investigation.

Ashford boss Tommy not giving up title chase

Ashford boss Tommy not giving up title chase

Ashford United lost ground on the leaders following a surprise result on Saturday, but boss Tommy Warrilow isn’t giving up the chase.

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Opening dates for 4DX and IMAX screens revealed

Opening dates for 4DX and IMAX screens revealed

Cineworld has announced the opening dates for its new IMAX and 4DX screens as part of the final phase of upgrades to a Kent cinema.

One-star lobster restaurant turned into cafe

One-star lobster restaurant turned into cafe

A town centre restaurant that closed not long after getting a one-star food hygiene rating has been turned into a cafe.

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Thief wrecked £150k bronze dancing women statue

Thief wrecked £150k bronze dancing women statue

A thief who stole a £150k bronze statue of three dancing women wearing hare masks has been locked up.

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Greggs reveals plans for second store in town

Greggs reveals plans for second store in town

Bakery chain Greggs is planning to open a second store in a town, filling an empty Carphone Warehouse unit on a retail park.

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Town centre taproom to reopen under new ownership

Town centre taproom to reopen under new ownership

A taproom which has been shut since the first lockdown is set to reopen next month under new ownership.

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£100 picture found hidden in charity shop

£100 picture found hidden in charity shop

A chance find in a charity shop has seen a picture by a 19th century Hungarian painter sold to a collector in his homeland.

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'It can't become a flat - too many pubs are being lost'

'It can't become a flat - too many pubs are being lost'

Villagers have expressed their concerns about plans to convert a former pub into a flat.

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'Vital' town centre bus route axed by Stagecoach

'Vital' town centre bus route axed by Stagecoach

Bus firm Stagecoach has axed a route it says is now “unsustainable” - but furious residents have reacted with anger.

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H&M to shut after 14 years in town centre

H&M to shut after 14 years in town centre

A two-storey H&M which has been part of a shopping mall for 14 years will close today, dealing another blow to a town centre.

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Class is permanent

Class is permanent

Frannie Collin continues to roll back the years at in-form Ashford United.

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Town centre shop revamped for first time in 40 years

Town centre shop revamped for first time in 40 years

One of the longest-standing independent shops in a town centre has been given a top-to-tail makeover for the first time.

New owners found for closure-hit shopping centre

New owners found for closure-hit shopping centre

A shopping centre which is to lose both H&M and Next has been taken over by new owners who say they are considering a number of options for the site.

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'Miracle baby' thriving despite being born three months early

'Miracle baby' thriving despite being born three months early

A 'miracle' baby who was born three months early is now thriving after an emergency nearly killed both him and his mother.

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Campaign to 'save village' from 650 acres of solar panels

Campaign to 'save village' from 650 acres of solar panels

Villagers worried about plans for hundreds of acres of solar panels on countryside near their homes are organising to take on the developers.

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IMAX extension delayed as new Cineworld entrance opens

IMAX extension delayed as new Cineworld entrance opens

A new entrance and Starbucks outlet have opened at a Cineworld – but parts supply issues are holding up construction of new IMAX and 4DX screens.

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Lambs rescued after lorry catches fire

Lambs rescued after lorry catches fire

A number of lambs had to be rescued from behind a burning vehicle on the M20.

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Dozens join Reclaim These Streets march

Dozens join Reclaim These Streets march

Dozens of people have joined a march calling for more to be done to improve safety for women.

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