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'You can make a film faster than I can download one'

'You can make a film faster than I can download one'

11 March 2015

While much of the county enjoys streaming films on Netflix or listening to music on Spotify, this Kent road puts up with the UK's slowest broadband.

Hunt on after girl, 15, attacked by two teens

Hunt on after girl, 15, attacked by two teens

10 March 2015

Police are hunting two teenagers after a 15-year-old girl was attacked in a town centre.

Safety inspectors probe council's asbestos disposal

Safety inspectors probe council's asbestos disposal

08 March 2015

The Health and Safety Executive is investigating claims a council didn't remove deadly asbestos correctly.

'He is my sunshine and I just want him home'

'He is my sunshine and I just want him home'

07 March 2015

An emotional video is being shared online in a bid to reunite a stolen dog with his family.

Clamping bid to combat trucking hell

Clamping bid to combat trucking hell

05 March 2015

A crackdown is set to target lorry drivers who illegally park their HGVs on industrial estates by clamping their vehicles.

'I can take this seat', Ukip candidate boldly claims

'I can take this seat', Ukip candidate boldly claims

04 March 2015

Ukip say they could win "four or five seats" in Kent but one of their candidates says she is certain to win her election battle in May.

Campaign begins to make Marsh a National Park

Campaign begins to make Marsh a National Park

01 March 2015

A campaign has been launched to make Romney Marsh England’s 11th national park.

Double blow for Ukip on the Marsh

Double blow for Ukip on the Marsh

27 February 2015

Two councillors walk out of party in three days, one over TV race row.

One fifth of residents still hooked on smoking

One fifth of residents still hooked on smoking

27 February 2015

Shocking new figures reveal that 20% of people living in the borough remain addicted to fags - 2% above the national average.

For sale: Cottage from Pink Floyd album cover

For sale: Cottage from Pink Floyd album cover

26 February 2015

The cottage that features on the cover of a Pink Floyd album is going up for sale at auction.

SAVED ... old Ashford Hospital building escapes demolition

SAVED ... old Ashford Hospital building escapes demolition

26 February 2015

Campaigners have welcomed a decision to refuse a bid by developers to bulldoze a landmark building opened by members of the Royal Family back in 1926

Councillor blasted for telling colleagues to 'f*** off'

Councillor blasted for telling colleagues to 'f*** off'

20 February 2015

A councillor has been rapped over the knuckles after a four-letter swearing rant as tempers flared at a budget meeting.

Teen cut free after crash

Teen cut free after crash

18 February 2015

A teenage girl was cut free from a car and put on a spinal board after a single-car crash.

What went up ... is now coming down

What went up ... is now coming down

17 February 2015

The demolition of this giant gas holder - a landmark in Ashford since the mid-1960s - is progressing well.

Labour councillor 'backs Ukip'

Labour councillor 'backs Ukip'

17 February 2015

A Labour councillor has left her party to support Ukip.

Helicopter crashes during emergency landing

Helicopter crashes during emergency landing

13 February 2015

Police, fire crews and ambulances were called after a helicopter crashed onto its side during an emergency landing.

KCC saved 'absolutely nothing' by streetlight switch-off

KCC saved 'absolutely nothing' by streetlight switch-off

13 February 2015

Kent County Council has been accused of saving "absolutely nothing" in its controversial streetlight switch-off, after the costs equalled the savings.

New college for centre of Ashford moves a step closer

New college for centre of Ashford moves a step closer

12 February 2015

Ashford council is to provide a £2m loan to help make the prospect of constructing a new higher and further education college in the town a reality.

Sex offender back in jail after buying child porn DVD

Sex offender back in jail after buying child porn DVD

09 February 2015

A convicted sex offender has been sent back to jail after he was caught buying a DVD of naked boys on the internet.

Half term fun at Port Lympne Reserve

Half term fun at Port Lympne Reserve

09 February 2015

Enjoy free activities, fact-filled talks and the feeding of wild animals this half term at Port Lympne Reserve

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