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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.

'What is wrong with some of you!?!'

'What is wrong with some of you!?!'

An outspoken headteacher has given parents who speed near the school a dressing down - ordering them to 'get themselves sorted'.

New college for centre of Ashford moves a step closer

New college for centre of Ashford moves a step closer

Ashford council is to provide a £2m loan to help make the prospect of constructing a new higher and further education college in the town a reality.

High speed commuters won't stand for it

High speed commuters won't stand for it

Rail chiefs are facing complaints about overcrowding on high speed trains with disgruntled commuters having to stand during peak hour services.

Zanone: Wins matter more than records

Zanone: Wins matter more than records

Stuart Zanone says winning games is more important than breaking records.

Field: This year has been my best ever

Field: This year has been my best ever

Ian Field has hailed this season his best ever in 16 years in cyclo-cross.

Stokes blasts players

Stokes blasts players

New Ashford Rugby Club coach Lloyd Stokes has spelled out a few home truths to his charges.

Back in band! Kent rocker rejoins AC/DC

Back in band! Kent rocker rejoins AC/DC

A Kent resident and ex-AC/DC drummer has rejoined one of the worlds biggest hard rock bands - and kicked off the reunion with a gig at the Grammys.

Laser pen seized after drivers dazzled on M20

Laser pen seized after drivers dazzled on M20

Police have confiscated a green laser pen from a passenger who was shining the light into cars on the M20.

Week of traffic misery at busy roundabout

Week of traffic misery at busy roundabout

Motorists are warned roadworks will cause longer that usual delays at a busy roundabout for a week.

Man held by police after 'praying' at station

Man held by police after 'praying' at station

A man was detained under the Mental Health Act this morning after a member of the public reported seeing him praying on a prayer mat with his hood up.

Three masked men raid village shop and threaten staff

Three masked men raid village shop and threaten staff

Police have cordoned off a Co-op this morning following a suspected armed robbery.

Where is missing head?

Where is missing head?

Parents have been left in the dark over the reasons for a headteacher's long-time absence.

TV presenter and 60s band to attend Valentine's Day Ball

TV presenter and 60s band to attend Valentine's Day Ball

Alex Brooker will join The Fortunes and former X Factor finalist Ben Mills at a charity ball.

Teenager "saved home'' in candle blaze

Teenager "saved home'' in candle blaze

Flames from candle crept up curtain.

Drunken rugby player punched PC to ground

Drunken rugby player punched PC to ground

A former professional rugby player smashed his fist into the face of a police officer trying to help him find his partner’s son.

Field in world of his own after best British display for decade

Field in world of his own after best British display for decade

Ashford rider Ian Field has topped a fine domestic season with a career best finish in the World Cyclo-Cross Championships in the Czech Republic.

Chambers praises Luke Cuthbert for commitment to cause

Chambers praises Luke Cuthbert for commitment to cause

Paul Chambers has praised defender Luke Cuthbert for playing through the pain barrier.

Ashford RFC seek new head coach after Gregor Dougall leaves

Ashford RFC seek new head coach after Gregor Dougall leaves

Head Coach Gregor Dougall says his departure from Ashford Rugby Club was very amicable.

Talks held in bid to end Operation Stack mayhem

Talks held in bid to end Operation Stack mayhem

A summit has been held to discuss ways of ending the havoc created when thousands of lorries are stranded in Kent.

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