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Chemical spill closes town centre bank

Chemical spill closes town centre bank

Firefighters have been called to a Lloyds branch to deal with a chemical alert.

Don't get caught out on the rubbish front

Don't get caught out on the rubbish front

Here's the details of Ashford Borough Council's household waste and recycling collection changes over the Christmas and New Year period.

Zanone praises team-mate Marsden as goal-spree continues

Zanone praises team-mate Marsden as goal-spree continues

Stuart Zanone believes the arrival of new team-mate Darren Marsden is helping the ace striker continue his prolific scoring form.

'Miracle' baby home for Christmas

'Miracle' baby home for Christmas

A mum has described her baby son as a 'little miracle' after he survived a life-threatening illness in time to spend his first Christmas at home.

The decorated Bolt has been a big Christmas hit

The decorated Bolt has been a big Christmas hit

A giant, tasty, festive treat popped up in town after mystery artists decorated this bolt-shaped landmard - and people have gone nuts for it!

Drink-driving warning after 108 arrests

Drink-driving warning after 108 arrests

Dozens of drivers have been arrested on suspicion of drink-driving this month in Kent.

Hole appears in busy road

Hole appears in busy road

Drivers are being warned to approach a main road with caution after a hole opened up in the surface.

Old Christmas trees will help hospice

Old Christmas trees will help hospice

Residents are being urged to get involved with this year’s Treecycling scheme for Pilgrims Hospice.

Fire crews tackle roof blaze at McDonald's

Fire crews tackle roof blaze at McDonald's

A fire in the roof space of a McDonald's restaurant was dealt with by firefighters.

Lorry and car collide on busy road

Lorry and car collide on busy road

Police and ambulance called following serious accident outside a supermarket.

Teen treats family after kmfm Christmas win

Teen treats family after kmfm Christmas win

A teenage girl with a festive name has shared a £500 prize with her family to give them a better Christmas.

Dougall admits facing leaders Maidstone will be tough

Dougall admits facing leaders Maidstone will be tough

Head Coach Gregor Dougall has described Ashford Rugby Club's first 10 league games as “the longest pre-season” in their history.

Ashford United in the mix for promotion to Ryman League

Ashford United in the mix for promotion to Ryman League

Ashford United are seeking promotion to the Ryman League for the second successive season.

Club 'turns away friends because they are too fat'

Club 'turns away friends because they are too fat'

An NHS worker has demanded an apology from a nightclub after claiming she was turned away because of her size.

Karate king Keith is a black belt at 84

Karate king Keith is a black belt at 84

A former insurance manager has been awarded a 5th dan black belt in karate - at the age of 84.

Woman taken to hospital after crash

Woman taken to hospital after crash

A woman in her 60s has been taken to hospital following a crash at a busy junction.

Dedicated spin studio to improve Stour Centre

Dedicated spin studio to improve Stour Centre

A new spin studio is just one of the projects planned for the regeneration of the leisure centre.

Appeal for owner of First World War medal

Appeal for owner of First World War medal

Police are searching for information relating to a First World War medal which was discovered in the street.

Crash closes main road ahead of rush hour

Crash closes main road ahead of rush hour

A busy dual carriageway is blocked following an accident.

Delays after motorway crash

Delays after motorway crash

A crash closed one side of a motorway as emergency crews dealt with the incident.

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