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Ellis kicking on for the kids!

Ellis kicking on for the kids!

Former Ashford schoolboy Joe Ellis reflects on his lengthy martial arts career –and talks about what’s next for him.

‘Op Brock must only be used for genuine emergencies- not school holidays’

‘Op Brock must only be used for genuine emergencies- not school holidays’

An MP has renewed her criticism of the decision to trigger Operation Brock, raising concerns about how frequently it is implemented.

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Huge cannabis farm uncovered after fire

Huge cannabis farm uncovered after fire

A cannabis farm with more than 300 plants was discovered following a fire at an industrial site.

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Suspect due in court after pub break-in

Suspect due in court after pub break-in

A suspect has been charged after alcohol was stolen from a pub during a break-in.

Nuts & Bolts appoint interim management team

Nuts & Bolts appoint interim management team

A surprise duo have been appointed as Ashford’s interim management team until the end of the season.

Green light for ‘adventurous’ development with 375-home estate

Green light for ‘adventurous’ development with 375-home estate

A large housing and commercial development has been given the green light and hailed as a possible “flagship” site for a Kent town.

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'We're sorry for care home's bad hygiene rating - it won't happen again'

'We're sorry for care home's bad hygiene rating - it won't happen again'

Bosses at a “luxury” care home which received a poor hygiene rating have apologised and insist “safety and wellbeing” are their top priorities.

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Watson leaves Ashford

Watson leaves Ashford

Ashford United have sacked manager Kevin Watson after less than a season in charge.

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Hunt for driver after crash

Hunt for driver after crash

Police have launched a search for a driver who left the scene of a crash earlier today.

Border Force agent and girlfriend secretly filmed women in toilets and changing rooms

Border Force agent and girlfriend secretly filmed women in toilets and changing rooms

A UK Border Force agent and his girlfriend secretly filmed women in toilets and changing rooms for their own “perverse sexual gratification”.

Kent's 'most pointless car park' goes under the hammer

Kent's 'most pointless car park' goes under the hammer

A tiny car park featuring just five spaces is due to be sold at an auction.

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‘My child could have choked on plastic in Iceland chicken dipper’

‘My child could have choked on plastic in Iceland chicken dipper’

A worried mum has sounded the alarm after discovering plastic inside an Iceland chicken dipper she fears could have choked her children.

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Stunning mural brightens up town centre

Stunning mural brightens up town centre

Residents have praised a huge new town centre mural, which has been created in a town already home to 18 pieces of street art.

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Operation Brock to be deployed on M20

Operation Brock to be deployed on M20

Operation Brock is set to be deployed on the M20 in a bid to ease traffic flow during the Easter holidays.

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Green light for new Aldi despite fears of ‘misery’ for locals

Green light for new Aldi despite fears of ‘misery’ for locals

Budget supermarket chain Aldi has been given the green light to build another Kent store despite concerns over traffic.

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Landlord taken to court again accused of harassing council staff

Landlord taken to court again accused of harassing council staff

A multi-millionaire landlord has been accused of continuing to harass councillors despite a previous court injunction.

Huge electric lorry charging park planned for Kent

Huge electric lorry charging park planned for Kent

A vast Kent lorry park is to be transformed into a super-charging hub for a new generation of electric HGVs.

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Crosbie agrees Ashford sale

Crosbie agrees Ashford sale

Ashford United owner Don Crosbie has agreed a deal to sell the club.

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200 homes planned for floodplain near M20

200 homes planned for floodplain near M20

Up to 200 homes could be built on a floodplain next to a motorway as a developer reveals plans for its next project.

Emergency services called to overturned car in ditch

Emergency services called to overturned car in ditch

Fire crews and paramedics were pictured at the scene of an unusual crash which saw a car flip into a ditch.

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