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Emergency services called to children’s play park

Emergency services called to children’s play park

An air ambulance has been called to a residential estate following a serious incident at a children’s play park.

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Teenagers arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after cyclist stabbed and shot

Teenagers arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after cyclist stabbed and shot

Two 17-year-olds have been taken into custody after a cyclist was ambushed and left in a critical condition in hospital.

Grammar school's plans for new classrooms approved amid 'overcrowding' fears

Grammar school's plans for new classrooms approved amid 'overcrowding' fears

A grammar school where pupils are learning in the gym and dining room has been given the green light for a new teaching block.

Huge victory for residents as sewage plant refused

Huge victory for residents as sewage plant refused

Controversial plans for a sewage plant to treat 6,000 new homes have been thrown out following concerns over “intolerable odours”.

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Fire crews tackle caravan blaze

Fire crews tackle caravan blaze

Fire crews were called to the scene of a caravan fire, which is thought to have been caused by an electrical fault.

Mersham’s promotion bid

Mersham’s promotion bid

Mersham Sports captain Jack Wilson has challenged his team to rewrite the club's history books by winning promotion.

‘I can't take my disabled child anywhere - so I set up my own business’

‘I can't take my disabled child anywhere - so I set up my own business’

A mum of a disabled six-year-old is opening a sensory play centre in a bid to help children with additional needs.

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‘There’s no Roman Abramovich here’

‘There’s no Roman Abramovich here’

Ashford’s new owners won’t throw silly money around when their takeover is complete.

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Multi-vehicle smash prompts ‘severe delays’

Multi-vehicle smash prompts ‘severe delays’

A multi-vehicle smash involving a lorry along a major route has prompted significant delays.

Ex-Premier League player is not the man for us

Ex-Premier League player is not the man for us

The prospective new owners at Ashford have rejected interest in the vacant manager’s job from a “well-known ex-Premier League player”.

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‘Turning shopping centre into homes could be a good opportunity’

‘Turning shopping centre into homes could be a good opportunity’

One of the last remaining businesses in a closure-hit shopping centre extension says turning the site into 200 homes could be a good opportunity.

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Developers reveal new plans for 180 homes and wetland

Developers reveal new plans for 180 homes and wetland

New details of a wetland accompanying a new housing estate on the outskirts of a town have been revealed.

DFDS Kent Sunday Premier Cup Final

DFDS Kent Sunday Premier Cup Final

Market Hotel retained the DFDS Kent Sunday Premier Cup with a big victory against Under The Radar.

Hopes dashed for solar farm sprawling 190 football pitches

Hopes dashed for solar farm sprawling 190 football pitches

A council has refused plans for a sprawling and “very controversial” solar farm amid concerns over its visual impact.

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M20 blocked by ‘massive’ vehicle fire

M20 blocked by ‘massive’ vehicle fire

A stretch of the M20 was blocked due to a “massive” vehicle fire.

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Maxwell leaves Brickies

Maxwell leaves Brickies

Ryan Maxwell has resigned as Sittingbourne manager after 16 months in charge.

5,000 council homes to be inspected as ‘unacceptable’ failings revealed

5,000 council homes to be inspected as ‘unacceptable’ failings revealed

Inspections are to be carried out on more than 5,000 council homes after “unacceptable” failings were revealed, including maintenance issues.

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Biker's fury as potholes cause £500 damage

Biker's fury as potholes cause £500 damage

A motorcyclist who struck a pothole fears one scattered on the county’s roads could one day throw him from his bike and seriously hurt or kill him.

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Ramadan back in business

Ramadan back in business

Adem Ramadan made his comeback from a broken leg in Ashford’s final game of the season.

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Staff and parents shocked as building’s new owners boot out nursery

Staff and parents shocked as building’s new owners boot out nursery

A nursery – which has been located in community centre for nearly 30 years – has been told to leave by the hall’s new owners.

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