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Flash flooding as torrential rain lashes county

Flash flooding as torrential rain lashes county

Roads have flooded and a lane of the M20 is shut for the day amid torrential downpours.

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'We've got to do better' - Warrilow

'We've got to do better' - Warrilow

Tommy Warrilow understands the frustration among Ashford fans after a disappointing week.

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Major delays on M20 due to emergency repairs

Major delays on M20 due to emergency repairs

One lane has been closed on the M20 causing long delays while emergency drain repairs are carried out.

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Heartbreak at dad-of-five's sudden death

Heartbreak at dad-of-five's sudden death

A devastated family have paid tribute to a father-of-five and much-loved football coach who took his own life.

Work starts on cycling cafe made of shipping containers

Work starts on cycling cafe made of shipping containers

Construction of a new cycling cafe made from reclaimed shipping containers has started in a village.

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Man seen 'carrying out indecent act' in street

Man seen 'carrying out indecent act' in street

A man has been arrested after reportedly carrying out an indecent act in a street at night.

Villagers' anger over 'super-bright' pub sign keeping them up at night

Villagers' anger over 'super-bright' pub sign keeping them up at night

Frustrated residents say a rural pub's "grossly inappropriate" sign is keeping them up at night and are calling for it to be moved.

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Plans unveiled for new lake and luxury holiday lodges

Plans unveiled for new lake and luxury holiday lodges

Plans have been unveiled to build luxury holiday lodges and a new lake on the edge of a Kent village.

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Does Kent town need another Lidl?

Does Kent town need another Lidl?

Budget supermarket chain Lidl has confirmed it is looking to open a town's second store - but many shoppers want the existing one upgraded instead.

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Petition by grieving parents to be debated by MPs

Petition by grieving parents to be debated by MPs

A petition on staff ratios launched by the parents of a toddler who died after choking at nursery will be debated in parliament.

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Person hit by train

Person hit by train

Emergency services were called to a railway line after a person was hit by a train.

Watches and rings stolen during burglaries

Watches and rings stolen during burglaries

Three men are in custody after expensive watches, wedding and engagement rings and bank cards were stolen during two break-ins.

Drivers injured in horrifying head-on crash

Drivers injured in horrifying head-on crash

A driver injured in a horrific head-on collision believes she is lucky to have survived the crash.

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'We lost someone so special in the most evil way possible'

'We lost someone so special in the most evil way possible'

The best friend of a tragic hairdresser who was murdered by her husband says more still needs to be done to tackle domestic abuse 10 years on.

Georgian-style wine bar set to open before Christmas

Georgian-style wine bar set to open before Christmas

A new bistro with a pink marble bar and grand chandeliers is preparing to open as renovations are almost complete.

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Work to start on new £360k children's play park

Work to start on new £360k children's play park

Construction of a new children's park with a play tower and a jungle dome is set to start next week.

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Town's bright benches divide opinion - should council bring them back?

Town's bright benches divide opinion - should council bring them back?

Temporary benches which have now been removed in a town have left traders with divided opinions.

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Diversions as M20 set for more closures

Diversions as M20 set for more closures

Large stretches of the M20 are set to be closed as part of work for Operation Brock - with diversions being put in place.

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New menswear shop opens at Designer Outlet

New menswear shop opens at Designer Outlet

A store selling discounted suits for men has opened its second shop in Kent at the Designer Outlet.

Door open for Nikaj

Door open for Nikaj

Ashford fans may not have seen the last of striker George Nikaj just yet.

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