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New toy store opens

New toy store opens

A new toy superstore has opened in time for the run-up to Christmas.

Watch out, there are randy deer about

Watch out, there are randy deer about

Motorists have been warned to steer clear of randy deer during the creatures’ annual mating season this month.

Skeleton found in car park

Skeleton found in car park

A shopper says she got an early Halloween fright when she spotted a skeleton in the driver's seat of a car.

Two car crash closes road

Two car crash closes road

Emergency services were called to the scene of a crash that closed a Kent road.

Eurostar cuts 'by end of year' threaten Kent jobs

Eurostar cuts 'by end of year' threaten Kent jobs

Jobs and train services at Eurostar are due to be lost by the end of the year threatening employees and services at Kent's two international stations.

Supermarket, flats and brewery approved

Supermarket, flats and brewery approved

A £55 million town centre development - which will include a supermarket, flats and brewery - has been approved unanimously.

Toddler cycles for charity

Toddler cycles for charity

A three-year-old boy from Ashford has completed a five-mile bike ride in aid of charity.

Hundreds of chickens stolen from farm

Hundreds of chickens stolen from farm

Thieves made off with 700 chickens from a farm - and police fear they may show up in new flocks.

Ram raiders leave trail of destruction

Ram raiders leave trail of destruction

Thousands of pounds of damage was caused to a unit on an industrial estate after it was allegedly ram-raided by a Jeep.

Pottery firm unveils expansion plans

Pottery firm unveils expansion plans

A garden pot supplier has revealed proposals to build a new £3.5 million warehouse.

VIDEO: Police raid suspected brothels in slavery crackdown

VIDEO: Police raid suspected brothels in slavery crackdown

Police have raided suspected brothels across the county as part of a Europe-wide crackdown on sex trafficking.

Comic's swipe at town's bus passengers

Comic's swipe at town's bus passengers

A camp comic has tweeted a tongue-in-cheek take down of Olympic and Paralympic parades - by taking a swipe at the tracksuit-clad bus users of Ashford.

Crews called to kitchen fire

Crews called to kitchen fire

Two fire engines attended the scene. No injuries have been reported.

Rare collection fetches £192,000

Rare collection fetches £192,000

A collection of rare Chinese deities has fetched more than £190,000 - after their owner became a world expert.

Could this become Kent's first smoke-free town centre?

Could this become Kent's first smoke-free town centre?

Health chiefs have called for a town centre smoking ban in a bid to cut down the number of people suffering illnesses and diseases from sparking up.

Alert after reports man had fallen in lake

Alert after reports man had fallen in lake

Emergency services including specialist boat teams were called to a lake after reports a man had fallen in.

Fire stopped from spreading to massive haystack

Fire stopped from spreading to massive haystack

Fire crews put out an out of control bonfire before it reached 50 tonnes of hay.

Jail for thug who told partner 'I'll rip your face off'

Jail for thug who told partner 'I'll rip your face off'

A 'controlling, bullying and threatening' man has been jailed for five years for assaulting his girlfriend.

Man took his life hours before he was due in court

Man took his life hours before he was due in court

A man who took his own life at home was suffering from mental health issues and had made an “identical” attempt just months earlier, an inquest heard.

Motorway delays after crash

Motorway delays after crash

Drivers are warned to approach the M20 with caution after an earlier accident.

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