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Village banks on using persuasion to lure in Austen fans

Village banks on using persuasion to lure in Austen fans

A Kent village where Jane Austen's brother lived is hoping to cash in on its connections ahead of the release of a banknote bearing her image.

Car crashes into ditch near Ashford

Car crashes into ditch near Ashford

A man had to be cut from the wreckage of his car after it crashed into a ditch.

Man rescued from Folkestone flat fire

Man rescued from Folkestone flat fire

Fire crews had to lead a man to safety from a smoke-filled flat in Folkestone early today after a suspected arson attack.

Celebrating a century of life in style

Celebrating a century of life in style

Una Dossett celebrated her 100th birthday at a family reunion with five generations of her family

Flats planned for office block

Flats planned for office block

Neighbours’ views are invited on the proposed conversion of the former Inland Revenue offices in Ashford’s Wellesley Road into 26 affordable flats.

Manhunt for serial sex attacker

Manhunt for serial sex attacker

A serial sex attacker is on the loose in Ashford... as police link three assaults on lone women.

Injured Elliott set to miss out on Invicta debut

Injured Elliott set to miss out on Invicta debut

Folkestone Invicta new -boy Chris Elliott is set to miss the Ryman League Division 1 South opening game at Crawley Down Gatwick with a toe injury.

Porter rues loss of suspended striker Thompson

Porter rues loss of suspended striker Thompson

Hythe Town boss Scott Porter will miss suspended striker Craig Thompson for the first six games of the new Ryman League Division 1 South season.

Police scour crime scene for evidence of sex attack

Police scour crime scene for evidence of sex attack

Specialist police this morning searched the area where a 23-year-old woman was sexually assaulted in Singleton.

Man helps police after woman's death

Man helps police after woman's death

An elderly man is assisting police with their inquiries today after a 79-year-old woman was discovered dead at a house.

'Washing-up liquid' sparks chemical alert

'Washing-up liquid' sparks chemical alert

A village was sealed off for several hours amid a chemical alert when a dog was found covered in green liquid... now believed to be washing-up liquid.

Pervert locked up after approaching boys at leisure centre

Pervert locked up after approaching boys at leisure centre

A convicted sex offender with a 'distorted and perverted view of children' has been jailed after approaching boys in a public pool.

Biker suffers serious injuries after crash

Biker suffers serious injuries after crash

An investigation has been launched after a motorcyclist was airlifted to hospital with serious injuries following a crash.

Camier on podium

Camier on podium

Leon Camier claimed his first podium of the season in the FIM World Superbike Championships, finishing third in the opening race at Silverstone.

Dad injured after path collapses

Dad injured after path collapses

A young father has been left on crutches after he tripped when an area of pavement recently worked on gave way under him.

Sex attack on Ashford footpath

Sex attack on Ashford footpath

A woman walking her dog has been sexually assaulted.

Clarks to hot foot from the High Street

Clarks to hot foot from the High Street

Clarks shoe shop have confirmed they will be closing their branch in Ashford town centre, with plans to convert the unit to a building society.

Designer outlet could double in size and bring in 7m visitors

Designer outlet could double in size and bring in 7m visitors

Ashford's designer outlet is set for a huge expansion... with hints it could double in size.

CCTV footage of phone theft suspects released

CCTV footage of phone theft suspects released

Police have released two CCTV images of men wanted for questioning over the theft of £1,000 worth of mobile phone's from Ashford's 02 store.

UPDATE - Dramatic chase follows failure to stop

UPDATE - Dramatic chase follows failure to stop

Multiple police cars and a helicopter were spotted around south Ashford last night, after a vehicle failed to stop for officers.

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