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Mayhem on the dancefloor

Mayhem on the dancefloor

A drunk cafe owner left five revellers nursing injuries after lashing out when he was rebuffed on a nightclub dancefloor by two girls.

Steam railway all fired up over Russian coal

Steam railway all fired up over Russian coal

A railway has been forced to travel further afield to source its supplies of coal... from Russia, with love.

New film gives voice to charity's work

New film gives voice to charity's work

Ashford charity Find A Voice has produced a moving documentary film detailing its work helping people with speech and communication difficulties.

Horse takes unexpected swim

Horse takes unexpected swim

A horse that mistook a swimming pool cover for grass ended up in 5ft of water.

'Sex attack' on jogger at lake

'Sex attack' on jogger at lake

A man has been charged with sexual assault after a woman claimed she had been attacked while jogging by an Ashford lake.

Action group lodges appeal against Lydd expansion

Action group lodges appeal against Lydd expansion

A group against the expansion of Lydd airport has lodged an appeal in the hope of overturning government approval.

Festival-goer possessed drugs with a tent

Festival-goer possessed drugs with a tent

A bungling young man is behind bars after trying to sell ecstasy to festival-goers at an Ibiza-themed event at Port Lympne.

Camier crashes at Donington

Camier crashes at Donington

Leon Camier had an afternoon to forget at the fifth round of the World Superbike Championship on Sunday.

Long delays after fire in Channel Tunnel

Long delays after fire in Channel Tunnel

Kent Eurotunnel passengers have been facing delays of more than three hours after a fire in the Channel Tunnel this morning.

Pensioner released without charge over wife's death

Pensioner released without charge over wife's death

A 72-year-old man arrested after his wife's body was found at their Ashford house has been released without charge.

Ashford slammed for not using £100k Portas cash

Ashford slammed for not using £100k Portas cash

A £100k Portas cash injection to breathe life back into Ashford has still not been touched, it's been revealed.

Six treated after hair dye sparks chemical alert at hospital

Six treated after hair dye sparks chemical alert at hospital

Six people have been treated by paramedics when a mystery substance was found in hospital toilets last night... which turned out to be hair dye.

Woman's shock at birth in snooker hall toilet

Woman's shock at birth in snooker hall toilet

A woman who didn't know she was pregnant has told of her sadness after giving birth to a baby who later died.

Worm threatens to halt fishing off Kent coast

Worm threatens to halt fishing off Kent coast

A worm population - which has almost doubled in 10 years - could stop Kent fishermen earning their living.

Norman the 'dead' cat becomes an international star

Norman the 'dead' cat becomes an international star

A cat who 'rose from the grave' after his owners buried the wrong pet has become a worldwide sensation following our exclusive story last week.

Man charged over 10 burglaries in one night

Man charged over 10 burglaries in one night

A 39-year-old man is due to appear in court charged with 10 burglaries committed in one night.

Perfick! Holiday home from home for Darling Buds fans

Perfick! Holiday home from home for Darling Buds fans

An entrepreneur plans to turn the Kent farm where Darling Buds of May was filmed into holiday accommodation themed on the hit TV show.

Delo excited to be back at Bay

Delo excited to be back at Bay

Jack Delo says playing for cousin and new Herne Bay boss Sam Denly is the big reason why he has returned to his old club.

Planning inspector says development plan is 'sound'

Planning inspector says development plan is 'sound'

Plans for up to 5,750 homes at Chilmington Green took a big step forward after Ashford Borough Council's local plan was approved by an inspector

Hythe get number one target Welford

Hythe get number one target Welford

Hythe Town boss has hailed the arrival of striker Shaun Welford as a massive signing for the club.

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