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Crash leads to drink drive arrest

Crash leads to drink drive arrest

A driver has been arrested on suspicion of drink driving after a car was badly damaged in a crash on Boxing Day.

Two more flood alerts in place

Two more flood alerts in place

As heavy rainfall continues across Kent, two more flood alerts have been introduced for Boxing Day, bringing the total to four.

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Mum launches charity to help fight cancer through fitness

Mum launches charity to help fight cancer through fitness

A mum living with Stage 4 cancer has set up a charity to help those fighting their own diagnosis to battle the disease through fitness.

Drink drive arrest after car overturned on M20

Drink drive arrest after car overturned on M20

Someone spent Christmas morning in custody after a car was found overturned near the M20.

Thieves target village Post Office

Thieves target village Post Office

Damage was caused to a village Post Office when thieves attempted to break in.

Fears of discrimination if bouncers use 'invisible spray' to tag drinkers

Fears of discrimination if bouncers use 'invisible spray' to tag drinkers

A civil liberties group says allowing staff to spray disruptive punters with a tagging liquid could lead to targeting of black and minority customers.

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Striking images show how landmark mill could look as flats

Striking images show how landmark mill could look as flats

A series of computer-generated images show how Ashford’s historic flour mill could look if plans to convert it into flats are approved.

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'It's all about giving to those people who haven't got a home'

'It's all about giving to those people who haven't got a home'

A charity is trying to lift the spirits of the homeless this Christmas by giving out vital supplies, all neatly wrapped up in a shoe box.

A20 finally reopens but traffic lights still need to be installed

A20 finally reopens but traffic lights still need to be installed

A closure-hit section of the A20 has finally reopened - but traffic lights expected to be installed are still yet to appear.

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We should have a derby

We should have a derby

Tommy Warrilow has questioned the Isthmian League’s decision to send Ashford to East Grinstead for their Christmas fixture.

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Takeaway tearoom to replace failed sandwich bar

Takeaway tearoom to replace failed sandwich bar

An independent tearoom is opening a second site in a town centre – replacing a former sandwich shop which closed after just three weeks.

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'It's our first Christmas and everyone's cancelled bookings'

'It's our first Christmas and everyone's cancelled bookings'

A wine bar that opened just before the last lockdown fears the lack of clarity over Covid restrictions is causing customers to cancel festive plans.

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Mum thanks medics who saved her life

Mum thanks medics who saved her life

A mother-of-two whose heart stopped beating for 20 minutes when she collapsed at work has been reunited with the ambulance crew who saved her life.

Police dog tracks scent to lead officers to suspects

Police dog tracks scent to lead officers to suspects

Two people have been arrested over an alleged assault after police officers brought in a dog to track their scent after they fled the scene.

Shepherd Neame plan to build homes behind historic pub

Shepherd Neame plan to build homes behind historic pub

Shepherd Neame faces opposition from neighbours after it submitted plans to build new housing on land to the rear of one of its rural pubs.

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Team switch can help Perry push on

Team switch can help Perry push on

Cyclist Toby Perry is thrilled to be joining what he describes as the best development team in the world.

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Sheep killed in suspected dog attack

Sheep killed in suspected dog attack

Police are investigating after a ram was discovered dead in a field after what is believed to be a dog attack on livestock.

'He could end up in hospital this Christmas without GP service'

'He could end up in hospital this Christmas without GP service'

A patient who relies on eConsult to manage her husband's condition says she fears for his health as her surgery closes the service for two weeks.

Traffic at new school for 1,000 pupils 'will put children's lives at risk'

Traffic at new school for 1,000 pupils 'will put children's lives at risk'

Controversial plans for a new secondary school on a 5,750-home housing estate have been submitted, sparking fear over traffic chaos.

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Man seriously hurt in hit and run was cycling UK in memory of niece

Man seriously hurt in hit and run was cycling UK in memory of niece

A cyclist who is fighting for his life after being struck by a lorry had been riding around the UK in memory of his niece when the accident happened.

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