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Sorry we fell short

Sorry we fell short

Tommy Warrilow has apologised to supporters after Ashford missed out on the Isthmian South East play-offs.

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Man due in court over shoplifting charges

Man due in court over shoplifting charges

A 26-year-old man has been charged with a series of thefts after eight incidents of shoplifting from a Wilko store.

'Dangerous' equipment fenced off at £400k play park

'Dangerous' equipment fenced off at £400k play park

Part of a £400,000 play park branded a "danger zone" has been cordoned off amid safety concerns - sparking anger among some parents.

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Two arrests after man stabbed in legs

Two arrests after man stabbed in legs

Police have arrested two men on suspicion of assault after a man in his 20s was stabbed.

Fury as historic town centre tank 'left to rot'

Fury as historic town centre tank 'left to rot'

A war memorial has been left looking "tatty, shabby and unloved" according to a military history expert calling for the landmark to be restored.

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Cabbie loses appeal to re-instate licence

Cabbie loses appeal to re-instate licence

A taxi driver's licence has been revoked after being ruled 'not a fit and proper person' to hold one having taken cannabis behind the wheel.

Body of 'unknown man' found in woodland

Body of 'unknown man' found in woodland

Investigations are underway to identify an unknown man after his remains were found in woodland, an inquest heard.

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Funeral procession for Paul O'Grady to go through village

Funeral procession for Paul O'Grady to go through village

Some roads will be closed as a funeral procession for Paul O'Grady is held in the Kent village where he lived, his grieving husband has revealed.

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Convertible Audi catches fire on ring-road

Convertible Audi catches fire on ring-road

A convertible Audi caught fire on a ring-road, suffering heavy damage to its front end.

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Rare 'butcher' bird pictured with mouse in beak in Kent

Rare 'butcher' bird pictured with mouse in beak in Kent

A rare bird - known as a "butcher" for its grisly hunting tactics - has been spotted in Kent.

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Paul O'Grady's funeral to be held at animal park

Paul O'Grady's funeral to be held at animal park

The funeral of TV star and animal lover Paul O'Grady is to be held at an animal park he visited frequently.

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Paul O'Grady's cause of death confirmed

Paul O'Grady's cause of death confirmed

TV star and animal lover, Paul O'Grady's cause of death has been confirmed after he died 'peacefully and unexpectedly' at his Kent home.

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Sadness as fish removed from popular angling spot

Sadness as fish removed from popular angling spot

Anglers have shared their upset after fish were removed from a moat have used for 25 years after the activity was banned by the council.

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Police tape off garages after man stabbed in legs

Police tape off garages after man stabbed in legs

Officers cordoned off part of an alleyway and a block of garages after a man in his 20s was stabbed.

Arrest after drugs found in 'dangerous' car

Arrest after drugs found in 'dangerous' car

A man has been arrested after cannabis was found in a vehicle which has now been prohibited from being driven due to its condition.

88-mile diversion as bridge repairs to start on M20

88-mile diversion as bridge repairs to start on M20

A lengthy diversion adding more than an hour onto people's journeys is being put in place while essential repairs close a motorway bridge.

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River blocked by 'dam of Tesco trolleys'

River blocked by 'dam of Tesco trolleys'

A resident frustrated with shopping trolleys blocking a river says someone needs to take responsibility for the mess which is only getting bigger.

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Armed police called to petrol station as 'man seen with weapon'

Armed police called to petrol station as 'man seen with weapon'

A petrol station was cordoned off as armed police descended following reports a man was seen with a weapon.

Nuts & Bolts playing for pride

Nuts & Bolts playing for pride

Ashford have only pride to play for after a nightmare Easter weekend.

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Delays on busy route after multi-vehicle crash

Delays on busy route after multi-vehicle crash

There were long delays along a busy route following a multi-vehicle crash.

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