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Crucial period for Nuts & Bolts

Crucial period for Nuts & Bolts

Tommy Osborne believes Ashford United are entering a key phase of the season.

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Handball’s back in town

Handball’s back in town

The sport of handball has made a comeback in Ashford.

‘Dirty’ corner shop caught selling unsafe food

‘Dirty’ corner shop caught selling unsafe food

The owner of a “dirty” shop has been ordered to stop selling unsafe pastries or potentially face “formal action”.

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‘Tankers rumbling past every 10 minutes are destroying our road – it’s dangerous’

‘Tankers rumbling past every 10 minutes are destroying our road – it’s dangerous’

Fed-up villagers say huge trucks carrying wastewater are blocking their rural lane and leaving potholes in their wake.

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Arrest as man caught kicking dog on doorbell camera

Arrest as man caught kicking dog on doorbell camera

A man has been arrested on suspicion of animal cruelty after a dog was kicked in an incident caught on camera.

‘New nightclub under Travelodge is great news for town’

‘New nightclub under Travelodge is great news for town’

Plans for a new nightclub have been welcomed by residents who say it could bring much-needed footfall and variety to their town.

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Delays after train hits tree

Delays after train hits tree

Services have been disrupted this afternoon after a train struck a tree on the line.

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Future of £30m dual carriageway project set to be decided next year

Future of £30m dual carriageway project set to be decided next year

The future of a long-awaited dual carriageway project is set to be decided next year after a developer appealed to amend its funding.

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Screwdriver seized from man at railway station

Screwdriver seized from man at railway station

Police were called to a busy train station following reports of a man with a screwdriver.

Puppy found dead after being dumped on steps outside vets

Puppy found dead after being dumped on steps outside vets

The RSPCA has launched an investigation after a 10-week-old puppy was abandoned outside a vet practice.

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Seven flats set for 'redundant' site next to popular chippy

Seven flats set for 'redundant' site next to popular chippy

Plans have been unveiled to build seven new flats next to a fish and chip shop and pub.

Paul O’Grady honoured as PETA’s person of the year

Paul O’Grady honoured as PETA’s person of the year

Much-loved comedian and entertainer Paul O’Grady has been named as PETA's person of the year for his dedication to animal rights.

Off-duty officer kicked and punched while detaining male at train station

Off-duty officer kicked and punched while detaining male at train station

A person is said to have punched and kicked an off-duty police officer while he was detained, after being spotted with a baton.

Drunk ex-soldier crashed into tree and cars before biting police officer

Drunk ex-soldier crashed into tree and cars before biting police officer

An Iraq veteran caught on CCTV driving dangerously through a town urinated in the street as police arrested him and proclaimed: "I pay my taxes."

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Time to get back in the dugout

Time to get back in the dugout

Former Ashford boss Tommy Warrilow is ready to return to management.

Enchanted spells and magical beasts as Kent artist launches exhibition

Enchanted spells and magical beasts as Kent artist launches exhibition

An artist who has created award-winning pieces from her studio in Kent has launched her latest exhibition with magical beats and spells.

Chain returns to Designer Outlet after 10 years away

Chain returns to Designer Outlet after 10 years away

A jewellery brand is opening in time for Christmas at a popular shopping centre, having left 10 years ago.

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Pool reopens as swimmers warned ‘water might be colder than usual’

Pool reopens as swimmers warned ‘water might be colder than usual’

A public swimming pool forced to shut due to heating problems has reopened today but water may be colder than usual.

Nuts & Bolts mustn't dwell on defeat

Nuts & Bolts mustn't dwell on defeat

Ashford United are keen to move on from their second-half collapse against Lancing.

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Avocado and eggs on toast cost £11 – but this is my new favourite cafe

Avocado and eggs on toast cost £11 – but this is my new favourite cafe

Our reporter is blown away by the aesthetic of this cafe – but did the food measure up to the decoration?

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