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Lake monitored after gosling shot

Lake monitored after gosling shot

Patrols are to be increased at a popular lake after a gosling was shot with a catapult.

The adventures of Peter Rabbit

The adventures of Peter Rabbit

A lop-eared explorer took a six-week hop around a Kent town before he was finally returned to his owner.

Ashford Borough Council election count

Ashford Borough Council election count

The results are in and although Ashford remains blue there are a few splashes of colour some of you may not have been expecting.

Damian Green holds Ashford for Conservatives

Damian Green holds Ashford for Conservatives

Damian Green has won a fifth term as Ashford's MP, with Ukip finishing second.

Get a job, judge tells assault teen

Get a job, judge tells assault teen

A jobless teenager has been given a dressing down – after a judge heard she spends her life 'receiving benefits and taking drugs'.

Pregnant dead horse dumped in road

Pregnant dead horse dumped in road

An RSPCA inspector said the sight of the dead animal was one of the most upsetting things she'd ever seen.

Gear up for return of Soapbox Derby

Gear up for return of Soapbox Derby

Teams can once again race in the popular Aldington Soapbox Derby which will return to the village this year.

Hunt for man who groped women's breasts

Hunt for man who groped women's breasts

A pervert who sexually assaulted two women by groping their breasts is being hunted by police.

Inquest into death of 'much liked' man killed in crash

Inquest into death of 'much liked' man killed in crash

An inquest is due to open into the death of a construction worker killed in a crash, as tributes are paid to a "much liked and respected" colleague.

Six held after person 'stuck' in lorry

Six held after person 'stuck' in lorry

A distress call from someone trapped in a moving lorry has led to police detaining six people believed to be in the country illegally.

Teenager admits killing brother and friend in crash

Teenager admits killing brother and friend in crash

A teenager who smashed his car into the wall of a pub, killing his brother and a friend, has admitted causing death by dangerous driving.

Cyclists battle elements in marathon charity ride

Cyclists battle elements in marathon charity ride

Riders have helped raise more than £30,000 for three Kent hospices by cycling hundreds of miles in the wind and rain.

Prince Charming to headline Create

Prince Charming to headline Create

Legendary solo artist Adam Ant will headline this year's Create Music Festival.

Puppy 'shaken like a rag doll' in savage attack

Puppy 'shaken like a rag doll' in savage attack

A woman is furious after her nine-month old cockapoo needed stitches after it was horrifically attacked by another dog.

Pigeon killed following catapult attack

Pigeon killed following catapult attack

A catapult was used in a cruel attack on a flock of birds, which left one pigeon dead. WARNING: Graphic picture.

Woman loses legal battle after being left with nothing but dog

Woman loses legal battle after being left with nothing but dog

Appeal court judges have ruled a woman left destitute after splitting with her partner of 30 years was entitled to nothing more than she got.

TV's Paul O'Grady to quit Britain if Tories win election

TV's Paul O'Grady to quit Britain if Tories win election

Comedian Paul O’Grady, from Kent, vows to move to Italy if David Cameron wins Thursday’s election.

Missing Kent pensioner found 'safe and well' in London

Missing Kent pensioner found 'safe and well' in London

A man who failed to return home after visiting a relative in Kent was found in east London in the early hours of this morning.

Little girl donates hair to children with cancer

Little girl donates hair to children with cancer

A five-year-old girl has volunteered to have her waist-length hair cut to make wigs for children suffering from leukemia.

Bon Voyage! First direct journey to Marseilles left today

Bon Voyage! First direct journey to Marseilles left today

Eurostar has launched direct journeys to the south of France and the first trip left this morning.

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