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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.

Bad parking causes street chaos

Bad parking causes street chaos

Smelly rubbish is building up in one road after poorly parked cars forced binmen to abandon a weekly collection when their dustcart could not pass.

'Builders can see into my bedroom'

'Builders can see into my bedroom'

A man claims his privacy is being invaded by a new block of flats being built near his home.

Fit-again Irvine eager to start scoring

Fit-again Irvine eager to start scoring

Andy Irvine admits his first goal for Ashford United is long overdue and hopes to break his duck at Sevenoaks on Saturday.

Gray aiming for more success after whirlwind time

Gray aiming for more success after whirlwind time

Shooter Sarah Gray this week reflected on a whirlwind few months that has left her vowing to work even harder.

'Do you know who I am?'

'Do you know who I am?'

This is what ex-professional footballer Neil ‘Razor’ Ruddock asked two debt collectors who paid him a visit over an unpaid kennel bill.

Traffic chaos after two car crash

Traffic chaos after two car crash

Rush-hour drivers face long tailbacks on main road after crash between two vehicles.

Delivery drivers' naked ambition for charity calendar

Delivery drivers' naked ambition for charity calendar

A risqué calendar to raise money for Pilgrim's Hospice has been launched by a group of delivery drivers in memory of their friend.

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