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Further appeal over ‘attempted murder’ of police officer

Further appeal over ‘attempted murder’ of police officer

Police have renewed their appeal for dashcam footage after an officer was seriously injured.

Shepherd hut retreat planned for 'tranquil' site next to A-road

Shepherd hut retreat planned for 'tranquil' site next to A-road

Plans for five shepherds huts and a car park at a piece of “tranquil and discreet” land off a major road have been proposed.

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Man charged over attempted murder of police officer

Man charged over attempted murder of police officer

A 23-year-old has appeared in court facing a number of charges – among them the attempted murder of a police officer.

Concerns after stream turns pink near homes

Concerns after stream turns pink near homes

Residents have been left puzzled as to why water from a local stream has turned a shocking pink colour.

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Five arrests after police officer seriously injured in hit-and-run

Five arrests after police officer seriously injured in hit-and-run

Five people have been arrested after a police officer carrying out speed checks was seriously injured in a hit-and-run.

Kent nightclub saved despite nationwide closures

Kent nightclub saved despite nationwide closures

A town’s only nightclub will not be closing despite its owners plunging into administration, bosses have confirmed.

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Teens, 16, charged after car stolen during burglary

Teens, 16, charged after car stolen during burglary

Two teenagers – both aged 16 - are due in court after a car, a wallet and two phones were stolen during a burglary.

Why huge £100m bike factory planned for Kent has been delayed again

Why huge £100m bike factory planned for Kent has been delayed again

Ambitious plans for a multimillion-pound bike factory have been held up again – leaving a question mark hanging over its planned 2027 opening.

Drug dealer caught with £500k haul told police his ‘guns were antiques’

Drug dealer caught with £500k haul told police his ‘guns were antiques’

A drug dealer who had a half-million pound stash of clash-A drugs and an arsenal of weapons stashed away in a lock-up has been jailed.

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Man fined after paying total stranger to dump waste

Man fined after paying total stranger to dump waste

A house owner has been fined after admitting allowing a stranger to dispose of his rubbish, which was then fly-tipped near a school.

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Council plans to tear roof off closed town centre car park

Council plans to tear roof off closed town centre car park

The top floor of a closed town centre car park could be torn off in a last-ditch effort to reopen the site, council bosses have revealed.

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Management keep focus during tough run for Ashford

Management keep focus during tough run for Ashford

Ashford United assistant boss Tommy Osborne believes hard work will pay off for them as they look to end a run of defeats.

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New venture proving a hit with the kids

New venture proving a hit with the kids

With a successful ladies’ academy up and running, Ashford Golf Club professional Thomas Muchmore has now turned to the younger generation.

Busy road near school to be closed ‘all day’

Busy road near school to be closed ‘all day’

A busy main road near a secondary school is set to be closed “all day”.

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Dealer caught with drugs stuffed in his clothing is jailed

Dealer caught with drugs stuffed in his clothing is jailed

A drug dealer caught red-handed with 50 wraps of class A drugs including ‘crack’ cocaine and heroin hidden in his clothing is now behind bars.

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Opening date for huge two-storey supermarket in former Argos

Opening date for huge two-storey supermarket in former Argos

The opening date for a huge two-storey supermarket in an empty Argos unit has been announced.

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Village's only Post Office to remain permanently closed

Village's only Post Office to remain permanently closed

A Post Office which closed following abuse towards staff and rising energy costs will not reopen again, bosses confirmed.

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'Underground houses are the future - we won't stop until it's approved'

'Underground houses are the future - we won't stop until it's approved'

The developer behind plans for a "Hollywood Hills-style" underground house says he won't give up until his project sees the light of day.

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Car crashes into police officer in ‘hit-and-run’

Car crashes into police officer in ‘hit-and-run’

A police officer has been taken to hospital with serious injuries following a reported hit-and-run while carrying out speed tests.

Asylum seekers to move into former dyslexia centre

Asylum seekers to move into former dyslexia centre

A former dyslexia centre is to be turned into a home for unaccompanied asylum-seeking children, it has been announced.

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