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King Memphis has extra in reserve for Derby bid

King Memphis has extra in reserve for Derby bid

Ashford trainer Rab McNair says there’s more to come from record-breaking King Memphis as the Kent Derby begins at Central Park this weekend.

‘Swan on railway line’ prompts train delays

‘Swan on railway line’ prompts train delays

Train passengers have been facing delays due to a swan on a section of railway track this morning.

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‘It sounds daft but we’ve been playing well’

‘It sounds daft but we’ve been playing well’

Kennington boss Dan Scorer is working hard to solve his side’s lack of goals.

‘Nuisance’ man banned from high street for three years returns days later

‘Nuisance’ man banned from high street for three years returns days later

A “nuisance” man banned from a high street for three years for his repeated drunken behaviour returned there just days later.

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Why huge Kent projects and thousands of new homes could finally be built

Why huge Kent projects and thousands of new homes could finally be built

Council bosses believe they have finally found a solution to a long-running environmental issue preventing thousands of new homes from being built.

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Ashford sign ex-Gills youngster

Ashford sign ex-Gills youngster

Danny Kedwell has turned to a familiar face to boost his Ashford United squad.

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Fatal explosion that killed mum-of-five ‘triggered by gas in kitchen’

Fatal explosion that killed mum-of-five ‘triggered by gas in kitchen’

A fatal explosion that tragically claimed the life of a much-loved mum is believed to have been triggered by gas in her kitchen, an inquest has heard.

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Arrest after man left with broken bones following ‘attack’ outside pub

Arrest after man left with broken bones following ‘attack’ outside pub

A man has been arrested in connection with an alleged assault outside a pub.

Date confirmed for opticians move as future of book shop remains unclear

Date confirmed for opticians move as future of book shop remains unclear

An opticians has confirmed when its new store will open in a closure-hit shopping centre as questions remain over the return of a bookstore.

Work to clear waste dumped by ‘organised criminals’ at ancient woodland could soon start

Work to clear waste dumped by ‘organised criminals’ at ancient woodland could soon start

Organised criminals are suspected of unleashing 30,000 tonnes of garbage on a Kent beauty spot where a clean-up should soon begin.

Dismay as pub cancels popular fireworks display

Dismay as pub cancels popular fireworks display

A massive fireworks display at a 17th century pub which attracts hundreds has been cancelled - while another village has also cancelled its event.

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Kent garden centres saved amid wave of nationwide closures

Kent garden centres saved amid wave of nationwide closures

Two beloved garden centres in the county have been saved for now as its operator announces plans to axe more than a fifth of its stores.

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Main road blocked after van and car crash

Main road blocked after van and car crash

A main road was blocked in both directions after a crash involving a van and a car.

Man suffers ‘broken bones’ in reported pub attack

Man suffers ‘broken bones’ in reported pub attack

A man was taken to hospital with broken bones and facial injuries after he was reportedly attacked leaving a pub.

Mum’s anger as son with learning disabilities turned away from toddler screening

Mum’s anger as son with learning disabilities turned away from toddler screening

A mother is furious after her adult son with learning disabilities was told by cinema staff that he can’t attend a screening for toddlers.

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Is town’s Netflix dream dead?

Is town’s Netflix dream dead?

An ambitious film studios development linked to Netflix has been thrown into doubt as bosses have failed to secure an operator to run the site.

‘Nuisance’ man banned from high street for three years

‘Nuisance’ man banned from high street for three years

A “nuisance” man has been banned from a high street for three years for his repeated drunken behaviour.

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Glamour tie spurs Keds on

Glamour tie spurs Keds on

Danny Kedwell is desperate to keep Ashford United’s FA Cup run going after a big effort from his players.

CCTV released after threatening letter posted to high street business

CCTV released after threatening letter posted to high street business

Police have released a CCTV image after a threatening letter was posted to a business.

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‘People blamed my hormones - but I just knew something was wrong with him’

‘People blamed my hormones - but I just knew something was wrong with him’

A mum is urging other parents to trust their instincts when it comes to their children’s health after her son was diagnosed with leukaemia.

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