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Retro bar to open in town centre

Retro bar to open in town centre

A bar with a 1970s, 80s and 90s theme is to open in a town centre soon following a huge redesign.

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Work restarts on IMAX extension as cinemas reopen

Work restarts on IMAX extension as cinemas reopen

Construction work has restarted on a long-awaited cinema extension which includes the installation of an IMAX screen.

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Jono joins the Nuts & Bolts

Jono joins the Nuts & Bolts

Ashford United manager Tommy Warrilow admits he is delighted with his latest summer signing.

Man steals traffic light batteries

Man steals traffic light batteries

Police are hunting a man suspected of thieving traffic light batteries.

'Michael Gove should come here - he might learn something'

'Michael Gove should come here - he might learn something'

A shadow cabinet minister is calling on Michael Gove to visit a post-Brexit lorry park site in Kent amid frustration over a lack of clarity.

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John Lewis store to reopen today

John Lewis store to reopen today

A huge John Lewis store is to reopen for the first time after lockdown today.

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Building merchant project gets go-ahead

Building merchant project gets go-ahead

A prolific Kent developer will replace a historic factory with a construction shop.

Work starts on film studios linked to Netflix and Amazon

Work starts on film studios linked to Netflix and Amazon

Contractors have started work on a £250m scheme which will see a redundant railway works turned into a huge film studio complex.

X-Box, TV and trainers taken in burglary

X-Box, TV and trainers taken in burglary

Several valuable belongings were stolen during a night-time burglary

Hotel, bar and restaurant revealed for town centre

Hotel, bar and restaurant revealed for town centre

Six shops are set to be demolished to make way for a 92-bed hotel, bar and restaurant in a town centre.

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Warning after cats 'torn apart' by dogs

Warning after cats 'torn apart' by dogs

Cat owners are being warned to be on alert after three pets were killed by the same dogs in one night.

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Man with internet ban downloaded abuse images

Man with internet ban downloaded abuse images

A man has been jailed for downloading abuse images despite a preventative court order.

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'Rat run' truckers could get £60 fine

'Rat run' truckers could get £60 fine

HGV drivers heading to a post-Brexit lorry park on unauthorised roads will be fined £60 if new legislation gets approved.

Ashford's Eat Out to Help Out destinations

Ashford's Eat Out to Help Out destinations

Here's where you can get a big discount on food during August.

Where can you eat for half price in August?

Where can you eat for half price in August?

A list of eateries taking part in the 'Eat Out to Help Out' scheme has been unveiled.

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Bins set alight, graffitied and dumped in river

Bins set alight, graffitied and dumped in river

Vandals have damaged numerous bins in a town during lockdown, setting them alight and even throwing one into a river.

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Man injured by gang in alleyway attack

Man injured by gang in alleyway attack

Police are investigating after a man was beaten and robbed by a gang of five teenagers in an alleyway.

Ton line-up pre-season friendlies

Ton line-up pre-season friendlies

Kennington will begin their assault on the Southern Counties East Division 1 title with six pre-season fixtures ahead of their 2020/21 season.

Family favourite Rare Breeds Centre announces reopening date

Family favourite Rare Breeds Centre announces reopening date

A popular family farm attraction has announced its plans to reopen following the coronavirus pandemic.

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Cheetah put to sleep at Big Cat Sanctuary

Cheetah put to sleep at Big Cat Sanctuary

A cat sanctuary has paid tribute to one of its cheetahs with a video montage after it was put to sleep.

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