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Man's rail death 'not suspicious'

Man's rail death 'not suspicious'

Police are investigating after a man died when he was hit by a train.

Stolen dog turns up... 50 miles from home

Stolen dog turns up... 50 miles from home

A cocker spaniel has been discovered 50 miles from home 20 days after she was stolen.

Crash closes Kennington road

Crash closes Kennington road

Leanacre Street has been closed after two cars collide in Kennington.

CCTV images released following mobile phone shop theft

CCTV images released following mobile phone shop theft

Mobile phone accessories worth £100 have been taken from a town centre O2 shop.

Jilted boyfriend arrested for whistling at lover

Jilted boyfriend arrested for whistling at lover

A man under a restraining order has appeared in court for whistling at his estranged girlfriend.

Nine babies, one mum and a record-breaking midwife

Nine babies, one mum and a record-breaking midwife

A midwife believes she may have broken a world record after delivering a whopping nine babies for the same mum.

Crews fight fire at high sheriff's garden party

Crews fight fire at high sheriff's garden party

Two senior police officers sprang into action when fire broke out as they attended the High Sheriff of Kent's garden party.

Appeal for life-sized stolen statue

Appeal for life-sized stolen statue

Police launch appeal after a statue depicting a woman sitting down reading a book goes missing.

Red-faced caller dials 999... for sunset

Red-faced caller dials 999... for sunset

Firefighters were left bemused when they were called out to a huge blaze... to find out it was a sunset.

It's wet, wet, wet for three school heads

It's wet, wet, wet for three school heads

Three primary heads in Ashford endured water torture at their school fetes.

Man creates poppy-filled tribute to First World War heroes

Man creates poppy-filled tribute to First World War heroes

Plot of land in Ashford is turned into a garden of remembrance by caring caretaker.

Brazil to face toughest challenge yet...

Brazil to face toughest challenge yet...

After a crushing World Cup defeat, the humiliated Brazilian team have been challenged to play a friendly against teenagers in Kent.

Irvine sets 30 goal target for new season

Irvine sets 30 goal target for new season

Andy Irvine is relishing the new challenge offered by his move to Ashford United.

Brewery moves after £600k investment

Brewery moves after £600k investment

A micro brewery plans to expand six fold after unveiling larger premises.

Chamber boss to speak on economic survey

Chamber boss to speak on economic survey

The director general of the British Chamber of Commerce will speak at a conference today as the organisation publishes its quarterly findings.

Musical makeover for town centre

Musical makeover for town centre

A pilot scheme has been introduced for buskers in a town centre.

'Illegal immigrant' detained near supermarket

'Illegal immigrant' detained near supermarket

A suspected illegal immigrant has been taken to Dover by police after being picked up near a supermarket.

Three car crash closes A28

Three car crash closes A28

Four people were injured in a crash which closed the A28 at Bethersden.

CCTV images released after iPhones theft

CCTV images released after iPhones theft

Police have issued CCTV images of two men they want to talk to after hundreds of iPhones were stolen.

Kent-based Coulson jailed for 18 months

Kent-based Coulson jailed for 18 months

Ex-News of the World editor Andy Coulson, from Kent, has been jailed for his part in the phone hacking scandal.

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