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Ashford now top of the tables for recycling

20 November 2014
Ashford now top of the tables for recycling

Ashford council, once referred to as ‘England’s worst recycler’, has been named the most improved local authority in the country for recycling.

Chance lottery ticket pays off for father and daughter!

18 November 2014
Chance lottery ticket pays off for father and daughter!

A family are celebrating after winning £1 million and a dream holiday in the EuroMillions Mega Friday draw.

Two people trapped after car lands in ditch

17 November 2014
Two people trapped after car lands in ditch

Emergency services were called to marshland after a car left the road and got stuck in a ditch.

'Stressed' families protest plans for more HMOs

15 November 2014
'Stressed' families protest plans for more HMOs

Anti-social behaviour, noise and littering are just three of the issues neighbours of houses in multiple occupation say they have to deal with.

Outlet expansion plans a step closer to reality

14 November 2014
Outlet expansion plans a step closer to reality

Plans to double the size of the popular Ashford Designer Outlet have been received by the council.

Don't judge us against Bluewater!

13 November 2014
Don't judge us against Bluewater!

A leading councillor has hit back at a survey that placed Ashford near the bottom of a list judging the country’s best shopping centres.

'He was a beautiful young man with a heart-melting smile'

07 November 2014
'He was a beautiful young man with a heart-melting smile'

A service is being held today for friends and family to celebrate the life of a young man who died after falling from an apartment block.

Parents warned after children, 11, approached by three men

05 November 2014
Parents warned after children, 11, approached by three men

A mother called the police after three men tried to entice two children into a white van.

Retired nurse will help dismantle Tower poppy display

02 November 2014
Retired nurse will help dismantle Tower poppy display

A retired nurse will be among volunteers helping to dismantle the vast installation at the Tower of London commemorating the First World War.

MP gets a pizza the action

31 October 2014
MP gets a pizza the action

Ashford's MP Damian Green swapped Parliament for pepperoni when he spent a session working at a supermarket in the town.

Teenager charged with stabbing boy, 16

28 October 2014
Teenager charged with stabbing boy, 16

A man is due in court following a town centre attack which left a teenager with multiple stab wounds.

Boy, 15, charged with bakery attack

27 October 2014
Boy, 15, charged with bakery attack

Two teenagers, including a 15-year-old boy, have been charged with criminal damage and assault following an incident at a bakery.

Customer 'assaults' fast food manager

27 October 2014
Customer 'assaults' fast food manager

Police are investigating after a man allegedly jumped over the counter at McDonald's and assaulted a member of staff.

Passengers caught short as trains lose loos

26 October 2014
Passengers caught short as trains lose loos

Train giant Southeastern has apologised for the 'inconvenience' as passengers report out of order toilets.

Man killed by HGV at lorry park

26 October 2014
Man killed by HGV at lorry park

A 35-year-old man has died after being hit by a lorry at a service station off the M20.

Jail for robber who threatened victim with knife

25 October 2014
Jail for robber who threatened victim with knife

A man who threatened to stab his victim after stealing his bike has been jailed for 18 months.

Woman airlifted to hospital after horse fall

24 October 2014
Woman airlifted to hospital after horse fall

A rider suffered head injuries after falling from a horse in a field in Kent.

Is improved M&S key to a thriving High Street?

23 October 2014
Is improved M&S key to a thriving High Street?

Shopper calls on town centre store to improve its offer in a bid to bring in much needed footfall.

'Illegal immigrants' found on top of lorry on M20

21 October 2014
'Illegal immigrants' found on top of lorry on M20

Police have detained four people after they were found travelling along the M20.

Ofsted call on school to improve quality of teaching

16 October 2014
Ofsted call on school to improve quality of teaching

A secondary school which strives for ‘excellence in everything’ needs improvements, according to its latest Ofsted report.

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