Home   Ashford   Archive

Ashford news

Indian restaurant planned for empty town centre unit

Indian restaurant planned for empty town centre unit

A planning application has revealed that a new Indian restaurant might be taking up a spot in a town centre.

1

Council bans play equipment over 'fire risk'

Council bans play equipment over 'fire risk'

Disappointed neighbours living in a council-owned block of flats have hit out after being told to remove play equipment from their communal garden.

16

Arrest after paramedic 'punched in the face' at A&E

Arrest after paramedic 'punched in the face' at A&E

A woman has been arrested on suspicion of assaulting an emergency worker after a paramedic was left with a bruised jaw following an alleged assault.

Former nightclub could become flats

Former nightclub could become flats

A private school has sold off an abandoned flour mill to a property developer following two years of negotiations.

9

'Fire under pavement' sees residents evacuated

'Fire under pavement' sees residents evacuated

Neighbours had to be evacuated following reports of a fire underneath a pavement.

4

Katie's dreaming of Paris

Katie's dreaming of Paris

Para dressage ace Katie Radzik has only one thing on her mind even if she’d rather not shout about it – the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games.

'Can I have a P please Bob?'

'Can I have a P please Bob?'

We take a look back at legendary 1980s quiz show Blockbusters, presented by former Kent schoolboy Bob Holness.

8

Dog walkers and swimmers could face £100 fines at lake

Dog walkers and swimmers could face £100 fines at lake

A new council-imposed order means a range of activities will now be banned or restricted at a popular lake.

7

American diner finally takes first orders

American diner finally takes first orders

A new US diner has finally opened following a tumultuous, 19-month-long planning struggle.

7

New critical care unit to open in autumn

New critical care unit to open in autumn

Hospital bosses reveal a new 24-bed ITU will be completed within months.

3

On track for glory

On track for glory

The Kent Schools Athletics Championships took place at the Julie Rose Stadium in Ashford on Saturday.

Moving moment Covid patient leaves hospital after 147 days

Moving moment Covid patient leaves hospital after 147 days

A man who spent 53 days in a coma has finally left the hospital where he's been since January.

Man's body found in flat

Man's body found in flat

Police are continuing to stand guard outside a block of flats after the body of a man in his 40s was found.

Forensic officers tape off flats and footpath

Forensic officers tape off flats and footpath

Police are standing guard outside a block of flats following an incident off a main road.

Drivers 'gobsmacked' as people wander onto motorway

Drivers 'gobsmacked' as people wander onto motorway

Dashcam footage shows two people walking in the middle of a busy motorway and forcing cars to swerve.

Homes planned for golf course near Sarah Everard search site

Homes planned for golf course near Sarah Everard search site

A former golf course could have 10 luxury homes built on it close to where Sarah Everard's body was found in woodland.

Goods worth £2k reported stolen from shops

Goods worth £2k reported stolen from shops

A woman has been arrested after police were called to a shopping centre following reports of the theft of goods worth more than £2k.

Footballer 'Razor' Ruddock to pay ex-wife £80,000

Footballer 'Razor' Ruddock to pay ex-wife £80,000

A former football star has been ordered by a court to pay tens of thousands to his ex-wife.

5

Three arrests after drugs thrown from window

Three arrests after drugs thrown from window

About 100 wraps of heroin and crack cocaine were thrown from a car window, leading to three arrests.

Mum found dead on M20 'was let down on last night of her life'

Mum found dead on M20 'was let down on last night of her life'

A woman was 'let down by professionals' on the night she was found dead on the M20.

Close This site uses cookies. By continuing to browse the site you are agreeing to our use of cookies.Learn More