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Driver walks away from overturned car

Driver walks away from overturned car

A lucky driver walked away from a crash last night after their car flipped on to its roof in the middle of a road.

'Just seeing him every day is amazing'

'Just seeing him every day is amazing'

After eight years of heartache a woman who lost seven babies while trying to start a family with her husband has finally given birth to a healthy boy.

Quality field for Kent Grand National

Quality field for Kent Grand National

The Kent Grand National is the feature event on the South East Hunts Club’s six race card at Charing on Sunday.

Richards out of luck in Monte Carlo

Richards out of luck in Monte Carlo

An ignition coil failure wrecked Ashford driver Bill Richards’ hopes of a best-ever finish in the Monte Carlo Historic Rally

'To whoever stole Baby April’s toys – you're sick and cruel'

'To whoever stole Baby April’s toys – you're sick and cruel'

Thieves have stolen toys placed on the grave of a murdered baby just weeks before the 20th anniversary of her death.

Motorway in standstill after crash

Motorway in standstill after crash

Holdups of as long as an hour after two-car collision on M20.

Basement battle looms large

Basement battle looms large

Ashford RFC are looking to end a run of eight straight defeats against Aylesford Bulls on Saturday.

Zanone bidding to out-score May

Zanone bidding to out-score May

Two of Kent football's most prolific strikers go head-to-head this weekend.

Man seriously hurt following M20 bridge crash

Man seriously hurt following M20 bridge crash

A man suffered multiple injuries after his car hit the bridge that runs over the M20 at junction 9.

Dieters' delight at new frozen food range

Dieters' delight at new frozen food range

Members of Slimming World stocked up on the group's new frozen food range in Iceland this morning.

What went up ... is now coming down

What went up ... is now coming down

The demolition of this giant gas holder - a landmark in Ashford since the mid-1960s - is progressing well.

Abandoned puppies find new loving homes

Abandoned puppies find new loving homes

A group of six abandoned puppies, who had been dumped in a playing field, have all found new, loving homes

Labour councillor 'backs Ukip'

Labour councillor 'backs Ukip'

A Labour councillor has left her party to support Ukip.

Police appeal for stolen bikes

Police appeal for stolen bikes

Police have issued an appeal for information after two bikes were stolen in separate incidents the same area

Homeless dog breeder fights for stake in £750,000 business

Homeless dog breeder fights for stake in £750,000 business

A woman left with only one of her beloved dogs after splitting from her partner of more than 30 years is now suing for a stake in his kennel business.

Driver who killed grandfather loses appeal

Driver who killed grandfather loses appeal

A driver who knocked down and fatally injured a 70-year-old man must accept his conviction for causing death by careless driving, say top judges.

Lorry alight on motorway

Lorry alight on motorway

Firefighters tackled a lorry fire on one of Kent's busiest roads this morning.

Mini library will 'create a sense of community'

Mini library will 'create a sense of community'

Bookworms wanting to pick up a novel on the run can now borrow one... from this bird box-sized library!

Love in the air for kmfm winners

Love in the air for kmfm winners

A Kent couple are £2,000 closer to moving in together after winning a Valentine's vote on kmfm.

Top 10 artists' impressions vs reality

Top 10 artists' impressions vs reality

Detailed artists' impressions can make plans look spectacular, but does the real thing match up to the first picture? Take a look at our top 10.

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