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Yobs chuck stones at parked foreign lorries

Yobs chuck stones at parked foreign lorries

Stone-throwing morons have damaged foreign lorries parked on an industrial estate, prompting anger from the company's managing director.

'Stop the spread of the ghetto'

'Stop the spread of the ghetto'

A resident fears his neighbourhood is being transformed into a 'ghetto' because so many homes have been converted into houses in multiple occupation

Council spends £3,000 on mascot costumes

Council spends £3,000 on mascot costumes

Council chiefs splashed out on nearly £3,000 to make two cartoon costumes for litter and road safety campaigns.

Mystery bin man saves cat's body from roadside for owners

Mystery bin man saves cat's body from roadside for owners

The owner said that it taught her ‘that nice people do exist’ and hopes to thank the man in person.

Man named after body found in flat

Man named after body found in flat

A 38-year-old man found dead in a flat has been described as "a likable bloke with a cheeky smile" as tributes start to flood in.

Police divers search lake for 'murder bid' knife

Police divers search lake for 'murder bid' knife

Specialist police divers have been scouring a lake in the hunt for a knife used in the alleged attempted murder of a man stabbed at a house party.

Teachers stage epic dance-off

Teachers stage epic dance-off

Two teachers at a Kent school showed their funny side, as they performed their own version of a hilarious well known advert.

Man's body found in home

Man's body found in home

Police were called after the body of a man in his 30s was found in a home address earlier today.

Two air ambulances land after accident

Two air ambulances land after accident

Both Kent Air Ambulances landed on a recreation ground after reports of an "accidental injury".

Ashford pubs nominated in Great British Pub Awards

Ashford pubs nominated in Great British Pub Awards

Two Shepherd Neame pubs in the Ashford area have been shortlisted.

Bravery award for woman stabbed 11 times in murder attempt

Bravery award for woman stabbed 11 times in murder attempt

A “great and extraordinary lady”, who fought off a would-be murderer has been honoured in the same court she gave evidence in his trial.

Loose dogs savage sheep to death

Loose dogs savage sheep to death

A farm was turned into a bloodbath today when three loose dogs got into a field and savaged seven sheep to death.

Military vehicle crashes on motorway

Military vehicle crashes on motorway

A vintage military vehicle believed to have been at the War and Peace Revival has overturned on the M20, causing delays.

Shock death of ferry disaster bosun

Shock death of ferry disaster bosun

Tributes have been paid following the death of a ferry worker who was held partly responsible for the Herald of Free Enterprise disaster.

Roundabout was like a slalom course after crashes

Roundabout was like a slalom course after crashes

A man who witnessed two crashes involving cars and lorries said it turned a roundabout into a slalom course.

Tomb raiders target grave of king's son

Tomb raiders target grave of king's son

Historians fear tomb raiders have prised their way into the final resting place of King Richard III’s son.

It's all systems go for the Create music festival

It's all systems go for the Create music festival

Thousands are expected to descend on Ashford's Victoria Park tomorrow (Saturday) to enjoy the annual Create music festival.

Sadness as BHS store prepares for its final day

Sadness as BHS store prepares for its final day

It's the end of the road for one of Ashford town centre's biggest shops which closes for good at 5.30pm on Saturday.

Town centre plunged into darkness by power cut

Town centre plunged into darkness by power cut

A fault on an underground electricity cable left a big chunk of Ashford without power for two hours last night.

Pregnant mum forced to sit on floor of overcrowded hospital

Pregnant mum forced to sit on floor of overcrowded hospital

A hospital was so overcrowded due to heat-related admissions that a heavily pregnant mum was forced to sit on the waiting room floor.

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