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Tank takes up post on roundabout again

Tank takes up post on roundabout again

A former Cold War army vehicle has returned to service on a roundabout after months of restoration work.

Man flung across room by pressure cooker blast

Man flung across room by pressure cooker blast

A disabled man who was thrown across his kitchen in a freak cooking accident has complained doctors failed to examine him properly.

Rat spotted scurrying in hospital

Rat spotted scurrying in hospital

Rats have been causing havoc in a hospital after one was spotted running across the dispensary floor and another dead one removed from the ceiling.

Teenage footballer injured during match

Teenage footballer injured during match

A 17-year-old boy was rushed to a London hospital after being knocked unconscious while playing football.

Dougall stays upbeat despite defeats

Dougall stays upbeat despite defeats

Ashford coach Gregor Dougall believes his young side took another step forward in their rugby development despite losing to Sevenoaks.

Marsden feels at home at Homelands

Marsden feels at home at Homelands

Darren Marsden has pledged his future to Ashford United ahead of what he believes is an important spell in the club's season.

'Scarred for life' after dancing row

'Scarred for life' after dancing row

A single mum needed seven stitches after a night out intended to cheer her up ended in violence.

Hat's the way to celebrate Christmas!

Hat's the way to celebrate Christmas!

Have you herd? The cows and drover sculptures on one of a towns busiest roundabouts have been given a festive makeover.

Car set on fire and dumped in middle of country lane

Car set on fire and dumped in middle of country lane

Fire crews were called after a car had been set ablaze and dumped in the middle of a road.

Greedy thief jailed

Greedy thief jailed

This burglar thought he could get away with stealing three vehicles from a small village in one night but he was wrong.

Illegal fuel plant uncovered

Illegal fuel plant uncovered

Customs officers have raided a diesel laundering plant in Ashford capable of producing illicit fuel worth millions of pounds a year.

Still doing 9 to 5 at 95

Still doing 9 to 5 at 95

Reg, who turns 96 on Friday, still works full-time - 30 years over the retirement age.

Delays after person hit by train

Delays after person hit by train

Rail services have been delayed or cancelled after a person was hit by a train.

Teenager performs at Snoop Dogg concert

Teenager performs at Snoop Dogg concert

A 19-year-old Kent rapper performed as the opening act at a Snoop Dogg concert.

Woman screams at terrified child in 10-minute tirade

Woman screams at terrified child in 10-minute tirade

A pregnant woman was recorded screaming at a sobbing child in a foul-mouthed onslaught described by a judge as "shocking".

Teacher pays tribute to crash victim

Teacher pays tribute to crash victim

Tragic Sam Higgins, who died in a head-on crash on a main road, has been praised by a teacher at his former school.

FA Vase draw

FA Vase draw

All five Kent clubs left in the FA Vase have been kept apart in the draw for the fourth round.

Man charged with drink driving after lorry crashes into car and wall

Man charged with drink driving after lorry crashes into car and wall

A driver is due in court this morning following a late night crash which saw a lorry hit a car and knock down a wall.

Restaurant plans will bring more choice for diners

Restaurant plans will bring more choice for diners

Planning permission is being sought to build two new food outlets on the Eureka Leisure Park, in Ashford.

Thousands attend opening of new nightclub

Thousands attend opening of new nightclub

The manager of a new town centre club is delighted with the success of grand opening.

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