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Camier looking to make an impact at Donington Park

Camier looking to make an impact at Donington Park

Leon Camier is relishing the prospect of racing in front of his home crowd at Donington Park this weekend.

Red Arrows boost for Folkestone

Red Arrows boost for Folkestone

Despite the cancellation of full airshow, the world famous RAF aerobatic team will entertain the crowds above the Leas next month

Giant badger 'causing hysteria' at school

Giant badger 'causing hysteria' at school

A giant stray badger in a school's grounds is leaving pupils terrified and hiding in classrooms, according to a parent.

Police release CCTV image of suspected credit card fraudster

Police release CCTV image of suspected credit card fraudster

An image of a man who used a credit card at Ashford's Asda supermarket has been released by officers investigating a fraud case.

Road rage driver punches woman in the face

Road rage driver punches woman in the face

Police are hoping to trace a man who is alleged to have punched a female motorist after a crash on a roundabout near Ashford.

Woman in hospital after stabbing

Woman in hospital after stabbing

A man arrested over the suspected stabbing of a woman in Ashford has been released.

Spring has finally arrived!

Spring has finally arrived!

It may look gloomy outside but the countryside around Ashford has burst into colour

Planning permission for Conningbrook given go ahead

Planning permission for Conningbrook given go ahead

Plans for a new country park in Ashford have been given the green light by the borough council

Changes at old Sevington Homebase store

Changes at old Sevington Homebase store

The owners of Ashford's former Homebase store have applied for permission to demolish its garden centre extension.

M20 delays as van overturns

M20 delays as van overturns

Commuters have been facing congestion on the M20 this morning after a van overturned, blocking part of the London-bound carriageway.

Alpacas mauled to death by rampaging terriers

Alpacas mauled to death by rampaging terriers

A police investigation has begun after two Staffordshire bull terriers killed prized alpacas as they grazed in their field.

Efit released in search for suspect in Post Office theft

Efit released in search for suspect in Post Office theft

Police searching for a man who snatched cash from a till at South Willesborough Post Office have released an efit of the suspect.

Valuable statues stolen from Wye

Valuable statues stolen from Wye

A pair of 18th century marble figures were stolen from Olantigh Gardens at Wye near Ashford

Invicta boss Cugley pleased midfielder Stevenson signs

Invicta boss Cugley pleased midfielder Stevenson signs

Folkestone Invicta boss Neil Cugley has confirmed young midfielder Phil Stevenson has signed a new deal with the club.

Norman the cat rises from the dead

Norman the cat rises from the dead

A family held a funeral service for their pet cat Norman and 'buried' him in the garden - before he turned up for breakfast the next day.

'Boris Bikes' scheme launched at Ashford station

'Boris Bikes' scheme launched at Ashford station

A dock of hire bicycles, similar to the ‘Boris Bikes’ scheme in London, has been installed at Ashford International Station.

Dobriskey to make season's debut at Loughborough

Dobriskey to make season's debut at Loughborough

Lisa Dobriskey will make her first appearance of the season, at the Loughborough International Athletics match on Sunday.

Hythe chairman Paul Markland steps down

Hythe chairman Paul Markland steps down

Hythe Town chairman Paul Markland says increased business commitments is the reason why he has decided to step down from the post.

'Madman' driver ordered to stay off streets as cabbie

'Madman' driver ordered to stay off streets as cabbie

An Ashford cabbie has failed to win back his licence after 'frightening the living daylights' out of customers with his fast driving.

Woman punches bank worker

Woman punches bank worker

Police want to speak to this woman after a bank worker was punched by a customer who pulled down a poster and threw leaflets across the room.

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