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Making a splash on flooded road

Making a splash on flooded road

14 October 2013

Torrential rain over the weekend caused problems on roads in and around Ashford.

More like a swimming race than a road race

More like a swimming race than a road race

14 October 2013

Hundreds of runners braved torrential rain to take part in Ashford's annual Givaudan 10k race on Sunday morning.

Fire crews take advantage of empty housing complex

Fire crews take advantage of empty housing complex

14 October 2013

An empty housing complex has been put to good use before it is transformed in a £2.5m refit.

Man who assaulted two policemen will appear in court today

Man who assaulted two policemen will appear in court today

14 October 2013

One policeman is still in hospital and a second has been discharged after an incident in Tunbridge Wells on Saturday

Superstar producer Timbaland parties in Maidstone

Superstar producer Timbaland parties in Maidstone

14 October 2013

The world-famous star hosted concert after-party at Gallery nightclub

Gills boss Allen sensationally sacked

Gills boss Allen sensationally sacked

13 October 2013

Gillingham have today sacked manager Martin Allen after the team's defeat against Shrewsbury... in a move that will shock fans.

Heavy rain hits Medway

Heavy rain hits Medway

13 October 2013

After the briefest Indian summer, Medway was drenched with heavy downpours this weekend.

Student Tamera, 16, 'has X factor'

Student Tamera, 16, 'has X factor'

13 October 2013

A Kent college student who is the bookies' favourite to win The X Factor has wowed the judges on the first live show.

Backlash as pub tells customers: 'Don’t bring your dog’

Backlash as pub tells customers: 'Don’t bring your dog’

13 October 2013

The landlord of a pub called The Black Dog has angered customers after telling dog owners not to bring their pets during busy times.

“Newcomer now, but I’d love to become an honorary Swampy”

“Newcomer now, but I’d love to become an honorary Swampy”

13 October 2013

Will Palin’s on a mission improbable – to turn our humble isle into Destination Desirable for the nation’s hip brigade.

Outcry over 'shocking' stress buster doll

Outcry over 'shocking' stress buster doll

13 October 2013

A department store has been criticised for selling a controversial stress reliever doll people are encouraged to slam against a wall to let off steam.

Outstanding achievements in regatta

Outstanding achievements in regatta

13 October 2013

Three Sheppey Sea Cadets came up trumps in a national regatta.

Long life down to 'wicked sense of humour'

Long life down to 'wicked sense of humour'

13 October 2013

Great gran Violet Diprose is not content with reaching 103 - she's aiming for a double century!

Work starts on major housing development

Work starts on major housing development

12 October 2013

Work has begun on the first phase of a major housing development on the outskirts of Ashford which could see up to 1,800 new homes built

'Close beach' call as more asbestos washes up

'Close beach' call as more asbestos washes up

12 October 2013

More asbestos cement has been found washed up on a popular beach, leading to a call for it to be closed.

Nerves grow for Kent's X Factor hopefuls

Nerves grow for Kent's X Factor hopefuls

12 October 2013

Tonight's the night as two Kent singers prepare to do battle on the live shows of the X Factor.

School’s car park has destroyed our privacy

School’s car park has destroyed our privacy

12 October 2013

Overhead vehicles rather than cables are causing concern to an Island neighbourhood.

Sponsored wedding couple set for big day

Sponsored wedding couple set for big day

12 October 2013

Six months after appealing for help to get wed, Stacy Burnett and Daniel Webb are preparing to walk down the aisle.

Wedding day joy for flesh-eating bug survivor

Wedding day joy for flesh-eating bug survivor

12 October 2013

A man who missed his big day when he was fighting for his life with a flesh-eating bug is finally getting hitched today.

Residents hit back as video pokes fun at town

Residents hit back as video pokes fun at town

12 October 2013

A spoof promotional video highlighting Folkestone as the 'place of dreams' is causing a stir on the internet.

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