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Field achieves best-ever finish in UCI World Championships

Field achieves best-ever finish in UCI World Championships

Ian Field was back home in Ashford this week reflecting on his best ever finish in the elite men’s race at the UCI World Championships in Hoogerheide.

Hythe step up search for new chairman

Hythe step up search for new chairman

Hythe Town have invited applications in their search for a new chairman.

Elvis tribute bar for Ashford

Elvis tribute bar for Ashford

The King is coming to town ... in the shape of a specially themed bar dedicated to his memory.

Secret stash of coins uncovered in chimney breast

Secret stash of coins uncovered in chimney breast

An elderly homeowner could be set to coin it in after a rare discovery buried inside a chimney breast was unearthed.

Appeal launched after thieves stole irreplacable war medals

Appeal launched after thieves stole irreplacable war medals

Police are investigating after thieves broke into an Ashford home and stole sentimental jewellery and World War II medals.

Warning for taxi driver who played ‘Muslim’ video

Warning for taxi driver who played ‘Muslim’ video

A council has issued an official warning to a taxi driver accused of playing "offensive" religious videos and locking passengers in his cab.

Police link pervert to four indecent acts near schools

Police link pervert to four indecent acts near schools

A sex pest who flashed at girls as young as 11 near schools is said to have struck at least four times.

Award-winning couple congratulated by the Mayor

Award-winning couple congratulated by the Mayor

An Ashford couple who picked up an award for their outstanding welfare work have been celebrating their achievements with the Mayor of Ashford.

Road closed following crash

Road closed following crash

Traffic is building up along the A251 near Challock this morning due to a crashed vehicle blocking the road.

Police try to identify man after body found in park

Police try to identify man after body found in park

Police were today continuing to investigate the death of an elderly man found in a park.

Vandals target memorial garden to remember dead babies

Vandals target memorial garden to remember dead babies

A mother who set up a memorial garden to honour babies who have died fears thieves who struck will try to con people out of cash.

Final call to find town's most unromantic fella

Final call to find town's most unromantic fella

Last chance to enter the competition to find Ashford's least lovey chap.

Rain, rain ... go away!

Rain, rain ... go away!

Ashford is bracing itself for yet another wet and windy weekend.

Please help find Geoffrey!

Please help find Geoffrey!

A mum is appealing for the safe return of her two-year-old son's favorite toy after he went missing yesterday.

Man hunted after 'sex attack' on girl

Man hunted after 'sex attack' on girl

Police are hunting this man after a 17-year-old girl claims she was sexually assaulted by a stranger who attempted to push her into bushes.

Couple badly beaten by armed raiders in terrifying attack

Couple badly beaten by armed raiders in terrifying attack

A couple have been left with appalling injuries after three masked men subjected them to "extreme gratuitous violence" in a terrifying pick axe raid.

Ryan aiming high after securing Moto 3 Championhip berth

Ryan aiming high after securing Moto 3 Championhip berth

Wayne Ryan is setting his sights high after winning place in Spanish team Calvo for the 2014 FIM Moto 3 Championship.

Schoolgirl's eye pierced by pencil thrown during maths class

Schoolgirl's eye pierced by pencil thrown during maths class

Police are investigating after a 14-year-old girl fears she has been left partially blind after being hit in the eye with a pencil by another pupil.

Denly staying positive as weather woes continue

Denly staying positive as weather woes continue

Herne Bay boss Sam Denly is refusing to let the lack of football get the better of him.

Cheque it out!

Cheque it out!

A bank in Ashford town centre has re-opened with a new look.

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