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Gran examined next to entrance of packed A&E with no screen up

Gran examined next to entrance of packed A&E with no screen up

A grandmother has told of the “disgraceful” moment she was examined right next to a busy A&E’s main entrance - with no screen around her.

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Martin joins Ashford

Martin joins Ashford

Ashford have pulled off a big signing with the addition of Lee Martin – and they also have a new goalkeeper.

‘Massive loss' as Kent’s only St John’s Ambulance station faces closure

‘Massive loss' as Kent’s only St John’s Ambulance station faces closure

Kent’s only St John’s Ambulance station has been earmarked for closure as the charity proposes huge cuts.

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Man in hospital and duo held after town centre attack

Man in hospital and duo held after town centre attack

Two men have been charged with causing grievous bodily harm with intent after a town centre attack put one victim in hospital.

Recap: How a night of election drama unfolded in Kent

Recap: How a night of election drama unfolded in Kent

As Labour enjoys a huge landslide, here’s a recap of our extensive in-depth coverage from counts across Kent and the official results as they came in.

Vandals return stolen village sign - and screw it on upside down

Vandals return stolen village sign - and screw it on upside down

Mystery pranksters have drawn a laugh from villagers after returning a missing road sign - but screwing it on upside down.

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Labour takes seat for first time in 139 years

Labour takes seat for first time in 139 years

Voters in the Ashford constituency have made their voices heard having voted for a new Labour MP and only the borough’s second in 27 years.

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Keds makes double signing

Keds makes double signing

Ashford have made two more signings as Danny Kedwell continues to shape his squad for the new season.

Paedophile tried to lure girls into sex acts online

Paedophile tried to lure girls into sex acts online

A pervert who tried to lure teenage girls into performing sex acts for him online and kept indecent images of children has been jailed for six years.

Severe disruption expected at Kent station after person hit by train

Severe disruption expected at Kent station after person hit by train

Passengers travelling to a Kent station are warned to expect severe disruption after a person was hit by a train.

Specsavers to fill empty Waterstones in closure-hit shopping centre

Specsavers to fill empty Waterstones in closure-hit shopping centre

Bosses at Specsavers have announced the opticians is to fill an empty Waterstones unit in a closure-hit shopping centre.

Cruel owner hacks out microchip and abandons dog

Cruel owner hacks out microchip and abandons dog

A cruel dog owner hacked out their pet’s microchip before dumping the wounded animal to wander the streets.

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Passenger taken to hospital by bus

Passenger taken to hospital by bus

A person has been taken to hospital after a “medical” incident on a bus.

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Man arrested after six air rifles and cannabis plants seized in raid

Man arrested after six air rifles and cannabis plants seized in raid

Six air rifles and cannabis plants were seized following a raid at a home which led to a man’s arrest.

Curt’s biggest challenge yet

Curt’s biggest challenge yet

A young British champion motorcyclist from Ashford is to take part in the world’s hardest endurance rally.

‘It’s just coffee shops, nail bars, and a bunch of thugs’

‘It’s just coffee shops, nail bars, and a bunch of thugs’

A charity volunteer has condemned the state of a town centre after he was attacked by two youths while out shopping.

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Op Brock to return for summer holidays as new HGV permits brought in

Op Brock to return for summer holidays as new HGV permits brought in

Operation Brock is to return to the M20 next week alongside new permits in a bid to stop lorry drivers “rat running”.

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‘It's not a service if our bins are getting smashed up’

‘It's not a service if our bins are getting smashed up’

Fed-up residents say a new waste operator is failing to provide a service as wheelie bins "keep being smashed to pieces".

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Man banned from contacting woman messaged her on Facebook after dog died

Man banned from contacting woman messaged her on Facebook after dog died

A man sent a woman a message on social media when he found out her dog had died - despite a restraining order banning him from contacting her.

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‘Cars keep smashing into my house - someone’s going to get killed’

‘Cars keep smashing into my house - someone’s going to get killed’

A worried homeowner fears someone could be killed after a car ploughed into her property for the second time in less than six months.

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