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Street lights switch-off blamed after thief gets away

Street lights switch-off blamed after thief gets away

Police abandoned a hunt for a thief who broke into several cars because switched-off street lights meant they could not find the suspect in the dark.

Paedophile jailed for possessing child porn

Paedophile jailed for possessing child porn

James Fuller, 65, of Sir John Fogge Avenue in Ashford has been jailed today for possessing indecent images of children.

Villa holiday for kmfm winner

Villa holiday for kmfm winner

Lucky kmfm contestant Tara Elliott from Ashford will soon be enjoying a holiday on sunny Majorca after winning our The 30th Question quiz.

Brave girl halts runaway horse

Brave girl halts runaway horse

A young girl has told how she bravely stopped a runaway horse when it bolted into an area where families were enjoying picnics.

Tank history revealed

Tank history revealed

The story of how and why a First World War tank ended up sited in Ashford town centre is detailed in a special Kentish Express article.

Man to face court over death crash

Man to face court over death crash

A man's due in court charged with causing a popular game store manager's death in a crash.

Man arrested after 'indecent act' on a train

Man arrested after 'indecent act' on a train

A man has been arrested this afternoon on suspicion of committing a sex act in front of other passengers.

Tattoos identify driver killed on M20 hard shoulder

Tattoos identify driver killed on M20 hard shoulder

A driver killed after stopping on the hard shoulder was identified by his distinctive tattoos, an inquest has heard.

Ducks in fundraiser for sports pavilion

Ducks in fundraiser for sports pavilion

It's quackers! Ducks raised money for charity at an annual race at Smarden.

Classic motorcycles pull in bank holiday crowds

Classic motorcycles pull in bank holiday crowds

Vintage motorcycles dating from 1913 to the 1980s attracted thousands of people to Ashford's Orbital Park yesterday.

Four rats rescued from flat fire

Four rats rescued from flat fire

Fire crews were called to a flat in New Romney this afternoon after a blaze broke out.

Police at the scene of two car smash

Police at the scene of two car smash

Emergency services were called to Hythe Road this afternoon after two cars collided.

Forty chinchillas die in fire

Forty chinchillas die in fire

About 40 chinchillas died this morning when the building they were being kept in caught fire.

Man suffers burns during house fire

Man suffers burns during house fire

A man has been rushed to hospital with burns following a chimney fire at a home.

Boy flown to hospital after crash

Boy flown to hospital after crash

A boy was flown to hospital after a car crash in Ashford.

Joy as pet chihuahua is found safe

Joy as pet chihuahua is found safe

Blossom, a one-year-old chihuahua, has been returned to her owners four days after going missing.

Top award for long-serving medic

Top award for long-serving medic

Raymond Ashman has been honoured by the Queen in recognition of more than four decades of service to St John Ambulance.

Ex-boxer property tycoon 'punches like a girl'

Ex-boxer property tycoon 'punches like a girl'

An estate agent attacked by millionaire landlord Fergus Wilson has revealed he "punches like a girl" despite being a hefty former boxer.

Three appointments cancelled as pensioner fights lung disease

Three appointments cancelled as pensioner fights lung disease

A pensioner with a life-threatening lung condition had three hospital appointments cancelled - one so his doctor could attend a funeral in India.

The things I do for a good cause!

The things I do for a good cause!

Pet pooches helped raise more than £1,000 for Charing's Christmas lights appeal.

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