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First look at leisure centre's £7.5m revamp

20 May 2021
First look at leisure centre's £7.5m revamp

The first images have been released inside a newly revamped leisure centre which is set to reopen next month.

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Man in his 20s dies in crash

20 May 2021
Man in his 20s dies in crash

A man has died after a car hit a tree on the A2.

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Strong wind warning for Kent

19 May 2021
Strong wind warning for Kent

The Met Office has issued a warning as this week's bad weather could get worse.

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Leisure centre's reopening date announced

18 May 2021
Leisure centre's reopening date announced

A council has announced when a leisure centre will reopen after a £7.5 million refurbishment programme.

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Ashford's bars, pubs and restaurants back in full service

17 May 2021
Ashford's bars, pubs and restaurants back in full service

Ashford's high street is buzzing with shoppers as restrictions on indoor dining are relaxed.

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'Please don't lose faith in weddings'

17 May 2021
'Please don't lose faith in weddings'

Despite indoor venues reopening today, wedding industry insiders still fear a tough road ahead.

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Club gets go-ahead for new pitches on sheep field

15 May 2021
Club gets go-ahead for new pitches on sheep field

A sports club has been allowed to build new pitches on part of a sheep field – a key step in a controversial housing scheme.

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College locked down amid town centre incident

14 May 2021
College locked down amid town centre incident

Students were barred from leaving college while police attended an incident in a town centre.

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Lost lorries return to village

13 May 2021
Lost lorries return to village

A village has once again been plagued by lost lorry drivers as council removes 24/7 monitoring system.

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World-class dancers to perform for free

13 May 2021
World-class dancers to perform for free

An international dance troupe is putting on an immersive production at a shopping centre next week.

Abandoned dog dies while giving birth

12 May 2021
Abandoned dog dies while giving birth

A pregnant dog abandoned in a sealed box died giving birth to stillborn puppies.

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Kitten shot in face in cruel catapult attack

12 May 2021
Kitten shot in face in cruel catapult attack

A catapulted ball bearing hit a young cat in the face – the second feline targeted in the same town in two months.

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The explosions that hit Kent homes

11 May 2021
The explosions that hit Kent homes

A blast that destroyed a house brought back memories of previous explosions across Kent, including one in the same town in 2015.

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Boot fair returns without controversial entrance fee

10 May 2021
Boot fair returns without controversial entrance fee

A boot fair's controversial entrance fee is being waived as it welcomes customers back.

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Full results from Ashford election

07 May 2021
Full results from Ashford election

Seven KCC seats and a borough council spot were up for grabs yesterday, with full results coming this afternoon.

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Two Kent hospitals' emergency departments still 'require improvements'

07 May 2021
Two Kent hospitals' emergency departments still 'require improvements'

While some improvements have been made, the CQC says two health facilities need to do more.

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Donations pour in for blast victims

05 May 2021
Donations pour in for blast victims

A community has offered up furniture and clothes and has launched a fundraiser for those left homeless by a sudden explosion.

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Park overhaul plan revealed after four years

05 May 2021
Park overhaul plan revealed after four years

Following years of consultation, a town park's proposed makeover has been unveiled.

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Video shows moment Ashford house exploded

04 May 2021
Video shows moment Ashford house exploded

Doorbell footage shows the moment a house exploded – an incident which has sparked a huge community response.

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'It felt like a bus had driven into my house'

04 May 2021
'It felt like a bus had driven into my house'

A woman who lives opposite the scene of an explosion has recounted the immediate aftermath of the blast.

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