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Games shop boss 'killed by speeding driver'

Games shop boss 'killed by speeding driver'

A 26-year-old shop boss died after being hit by a car being driven more than twice the speed limit, a court's heard.

FA Vase draw

FA Vase draw

All five Kent clubs left in the FA Vase have been drawn away in the third round.

Neighbours stand firm over plans for 'intrusive' homes

Neighbours stand firm over plans for 'intrusive' homes

Scores of objections have been made against a proposal seeking to demolish a house and build six new ones in its place.

Hundreds join Postman Pat for Christmas light switch on

Hundreds join Postman Pat for Christmas light switch on

Postman Pat and kmfm's Emma Adam tonight got Christmas underway in Ashford.

Kitchen fire sparks safety message

Kitchen fire sparks safety message

Firefighters tackled a grill fire after a pan was left unattended on the hob.

Town is a 'different beast entirely'

Town is a 'different beast entirely'

Councillors have defended shopping on town's high street claiming it is much better than a recent survey suggests.

Ashford United new-boy Darren Marsden fits the bill

 Ashford United new-boy Darren Marsden fits the bill

Lloyd Blackman believes Ashford United’s signing of Darren Marsden is a “superb acquisition” for the club.

Ashford now top of the tables for recycling

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.

Polish worker electrocuted 'trying to help cow'

Polish worker electrocuted 'trying to help cow'

A farm worker found dead near a railway track may have been trying to do a good deed when he died.

O'Grady accepts 'substantial' damages over phone hacking

O'Grady accepts 'substantial' damages over phone hacking

TV star Paul O'Grady has been awarded High Court damages after his phone was intercepted by News of the World hacks.

Man cut free after car hits telegraph pole

Man cut free after car hits telegraph pole

A man had to be freed from his car after it hit a telegraph pole and landed on its side.

Chance lottery ticket pays off for father and daughter!

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.

School assistant tricked boys into performing sex acts

School assistant tricked boys into performing sex acts

A teaching assistant who posed as a girl to trick young boys into performing sex acts on a webcam has been jailed for two years.

Two people trapped after car lands in ditch

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.

Firefighters tackle stables fire

Firefighters tackle stables fire

Fire has caused severe damage to a stableblock which caught fire yesterday evening.

'Stressed' families protest plans for more HMOs

'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.

Dogs put down after ravaging sheep

Dogs put down after ravaging sheep

A pair of killer dogs have been destroyed after more than half a flock of sheep was savaged.

Outlet expansion plans a step closer to reality

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.

Man cut free from car after crash

Man cut free from car after crash

A man who was taken to hospital after he had to be rescued from his car when it rolled onto its roof has been arrested on suspicion of drink driving.

Don't judge us against Bluewater!

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.

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