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College eyes site at Netflix-linked studios

College eyes site at Netflix-linked studios

Bosses at EKC Group want to open a site at new film studios which are to be built on a former railway works.

Britain's worst paedophile killed in jail

Britain's worst paedophile killed in jail

A paedophile from Kent who abused around 200 youngsters in Malaysia was murdered in prison by another inmate.

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Review: Ever fancied having Michelin star food at home?

Review: Ever fancied having Michelin star food at home?

Review: A top London restaurant has created a service, delivering partly-prepared dishes to your home.

MP's plea for district tier system

MP's plea for district tier system

A Kent MP has asked the Prime Minister to consider localised coronavirus tiers.

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Drivers face delays as 12-day road closure begins

Drivers face delays as 12-day road closure begins

Motorists are being sent on a diversion after highways bosses closed part of a key road to allow for drainage works.

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Major road to close again

Major road to close again

Drainage works mean part of a main road will close next week, sending drivers on a lengthy diversion.

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Boost for town centre as farm shop to open

Boost for town centre as farm shop to open

A long-empty unit opposite a former M&S is to become a farm shop - and could open within the next three weeks.

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Lesley's medal haul at European Masters

Lesley's medal haul at European Masters

Ashford & District AC's Lesley Clancy won gold, silver and bronze at the European Masters Athletics Championships.

Man caught with £115k of steroids avoids jail

Man caught with £115k of steroids avoids jail

A man who was found with £115,000 worth of anabolic steroids after being stopped by police has avoided jail.

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Pizza takeaway and chippy to open in town centre

Pizza takeaway and chippy to open in town centre

Two long-empty town centre units will get a new lease of life when a pizza takeaway and chippy open next month.

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Mountain bikes stolen in break-in

Mountain bikes stolen in break-in

Police are investigating after three mountain bikes were taken during a break-in.

Tarmac laid as Brexit lorry park build continues

Tarmac laid as Brexit lorry park build continues

Contractors forced to down tools on a post-Brexit lorry park due to heavy rain have restarted construction as the site's opening date nears.

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100 pictures of the 2010 snowfalls in Kent

100 pictures of the 2010 snowfalls in Kent

Kent was hit by severe winter weather in 2010 - here are 100 photos showing the chaos but also the fun and beauty of the county under snow.

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It's a waiting game for Ashford Rugby Club

It's a waiting game for Ashford Rugby Club

Ashford Rugby Club chairman John Norman is maintaining a positive outlook but admits it’s been a frustrating time for the sport.

'Paedophile was strangled to death'

'Paedophile was strangled to death'

Britain's worst paedophile was sexually assaulted and strangled to death by a fellow prisoner, a court has heard.

Dad runs 7 marathons in 7 days

Dad runs 7 marathons in 7 days

A dad has raised thousands for charity after running 7 marathons in 7 days.

Hospital trust apologises after dad's cancer death

Hospital trust apologises after dad's cancer death

Despite repeated hospital visits, signs of a man's cancer were ignored and untreated, sparking an apology from a health trust.

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Review: Experience an authentic taste of Nepal at home

Review: Experience an authentic taste of Nepal at home

Review: We tried out a recently-opened Nepalese restaurant, now delivering quality food to your door.

Repair work overruns as heavy corrosion found on bridge

Repair work overruns as heavy corrosion found on bridge

A key road through a village will be closed for another month as bridge repair work is overrunning.

Traffic island extended 'to keep drivers on correct side of road'

Traffic island extended 'to keep drivers on correct side of road'

Contractors have laid new kerbing in a town centre in a bid to keep drivers on the correct side of the road.

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