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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.

Cugley happy with striker options

Cugley happy with striker options

Neil Cugley is excited by his striking options ahead of the new Ryman League, Division 1 South season.

Porter happy with form as season moves closer

Porter happy with form as season moves closer

Hythe Town boss Scott Porter says the build up to new Ryman League season is going well.

Woman back from dead after fit in swimming pool

Woman back from dead after fit in swimming pool

Lifeguards have been praised for reviving a woman who was clinically dead when she was found floating in a holiday pool.

Vision to transform seafront given green light

Vision to transform seafront given green light

The harbour and seafront of Folkestone are set to be transformed with cafes, restaurants and heritage areas after councillors gave plans the go-ahead.

Supermarket bust-up leads to appeal for witnesses

Supermarket bust-up leads to appeal for witnesses

Police are hoping to speak to ASDA shoppers, after a woman is alleged to have been assaulted in their Folkestone branch on Monday.

Christian denomination celebrates first service in new church.

Christian denomination celebrates first service in new church.

Ashford Christian Fellowship have held their first service in their new premises, a former Methodist church in Ashford town centre.

Create festival comes of age...

Create festival comes of age...

Create festival in Ashford celebrated its 18th birthday, along with the over 13,000 people thought to have descended upon the town over the weeekend.

Lightning casts eerie glow over sea at Hythe

Lightning casts eerie glow over sea at Hythe

Thunderstorms caused damage... and some beauty... across Kent at the weekend. See inside for full dramatic picture.

Woman hurt in crash

Woman hurt in crash

A woman driver was taken to hospital following a collision between three vehicles in Ashford

Nine lorry drivers prosecuted

Nine lorry drivers prosecuted

Kent Police’s Roads Policing Unit stopped more than 30 drivers during a safety check on Wednesday

Council sends best wishes to Mandela

Council sends best wishes to Mandela

Councillors in Ashford have agreed to send their support to the “inspirational” former South African president Nelson Mandela.

Girl sexually assaulted in alleyway

Girl sexually assaulted in alleyway

A sex attacker is being hunted after a 17-year-old girl was assaulted in an alleyway.

Digweed celebrates 21st world title

 Digweed celebrates 21st world title

George Digweed is celebrating his 21st world title after completing an unprecedented grand slam of World and European titles in Spain.

Defender Elliott confirmed as Invicta's latest signing

Defender Elliott confirmed as Invicta's latest signing

Folkestone Invicta boss Neil Cugley has completed the signing of left back Chris Elliott.

Porter delighted with Hickman signing

Porter delighted with Hickman signing

Hythe Town boss Scott Porter says the signing of experienced midfielder Tom Hickman is a key one for the club.

Royal relation delighted at news of baby's birth

Royal relation delighted at news of baby's birth

Prince Philip's cousin Countess Mountbatten from Mersham near Ashford delighted about William and Kate's new baby

Teens arrested after grass fire 'started with petrol'

Teens arrested after grass fire 'started with petrol'

Two teenage boys have been arrested on suspicion of arson after reports grass at a recreation ground had been set alight with petrol.

Police appeal after purse stolen at County Square in Ashford

Police appeal after purse stolen at County Square in Ashford

Officers have released images of a man and a woman they would like to speak to in relation to the alleged theft of a purse in Ashford

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