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Woman cut free from car after it left motorway

Woman cut free from car after it left motorway

Fire crews were called to the coastbound carriageway of the M20 after a car left the road.

Folk festival hit by rain

Folk festival hit by rain

A downpour hit the traditional procession of morris dancers at this year's Tenterden Folk Festival - but the event has been hailed a success.

Girl approached by man during park run

Girl approached by man during park run

An e-fit has been released after a 12-year-old girl was approached by a suspicious man with a "wonky eye" during a 5k race.

‘I’m fired up and ready for changes’

‘I’m fired up and ready for changes’

Leader of borough council plans to revive ailing town centre shopping arcade.

Fire crews rescue young children trapped in bedroom

Fire crews rescue young children trapped in bedroom

A parent had to call on the services of firefighters this morning after two young children found themselves locked in their room.

Vandals destroy church’s historic mound

Vandals destroy church’s historic mound

A reverend has spoken of her upset after a 150-year-old cairn was ruined by hooligans.

Woman suffers burns after dirty tray catches fire

Woman suffers burns after dirty tray catches fire

Unattended cooking results in kitchen blaze in Ashford.

Jobs at risk at long-running firm

Jobs at risk at long-running firm

Almost 50 workers face losing their jobs after an aviation firm running in Kent for more than half a century announced plans to close the business.

Bloomin' expensive! Queen Vic's knicks up for auction

Bloomin' expensive! Queen Vic's knicks up for auction

Big bloomers worn by Queen Victoria are expected to fetch thousands when they go under the hammer at a Kent auction house.

Turner happy to be back at home

Turner happy to be back at home

Ray Turner is looking forward to a long-awaited return to fortress Faversham their only home game in the space of six weeks.

Audience walks out after Cineworld squashes Billy Elliot

Audience walks out after Cineworld squashes Billy Elliot

Angry audience members said stars of West End hit Billy Elliot were left looking like hobbits after a live broadcast at a Kent cinema went wrong.

Cannabis plants found after house fire

Cannabis plants found after house fire

Police discovered cannabis plants when they investigated a suspicious house fire.

Charge after Kent teen and pal die in crash

Charge after Kent teen and pal die in crash

A driver's been charged with causing the death of two teenagers - one from Kent - in a crash near a pub.

Road blocked by crash

Road blocked by crash

Drivers were warned to approach a busy roundabout with caution following a crash this afternoon.

"Flooded, evicted and now we're homeless"

"Flooded, evicted and now we're homeless"

Landlord evicted single mum and 10-year-old son after flood damage.

Shoppers surprise as the 'Queen' pops in to town

Shoppers surprise as the 'Queen' pops in to town

What's this, the Queen making a surprise visit to Ashford?

Footballer gets his kit off on TV show

Footballer gets his kit off on TV show

Former England footballer Neil 'Razor' Ruddock shocked two ex team-mates by performing a 'cop-a-gram' style striptease in front of them on television.

Man suffers smoke inhalation in chimney fire

Man suffers smoke inhalation in chimney fire

A homeowner needed treatment for smoke inhalation after trying to tackle a chimney fire at his home in Boughton Aluph last night.

Popular nightclub venue prepares for its farewell session

Popular nightclub venue prepares for its farewell session

Ashford's Liquid nightspot is to hold a special goodbye party before relocating to new premises.

Perfick holiday for Darling Buds fans

Perfick holiday for Darling Buds fans

Darling Buds of May enthusiasts can now stay at the Bethersden farm where the hit 1990s series was filmed.

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