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Tuesday, May 21 2013

Your local news for Ashford, Folkestone, Tenterden and Romney Marsh... powered by the Kentish Express.

Road rage driver punches woman in the face

Police are hoping to trace a man who is alleged to have punched a female motorist, following a crash on a roundabout near Maidstone Road, Ashford.

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20/05/13

Woman in hospital after stabbing

A man arrested over the suspected stabbing of a woman in Ashford has been released.

19/05/13

Armed robbers jailed for 27 years after vicious Thomas Cook raids

A pair who tied up staff and threatened to kill Thomas Cook workers in a series of armed raids have been jailed for a total of 27 years.

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17/05/13

Planning permission for Conningbrook given go ahead

Plans for a new country park in Ashford have been given the green light by the borough council

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17/05/13

Changes at old Sevington Homebase store

The owners of Ashford's former Homebase store have applied for permission to demolish its garden centre extension.

17/05/13

Spring has finally arrived!

It may look gloomy outside but the countryside around Ashford has burst into colour

18/05/13

Foodbank’s new home ‘will be more welcoming’

Ashford Foodbank has been saved after finding new premises.

13/05/13

M20 delays as van overturns

Commuters have been facing congestion on the M20 this morning after a van overturned, blocking part of the London-bound carriageway.

17/05/13

Alpacas mauled to death by rampaging terriers

A police investigation has begun after two Staffordshire bull terriers killed prized alpacas as they grazed in their field.

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17/05/13

Jail for computer hacker who launched cyber attack on police website

A hacker who tried to bring down Kent Police's website in a cyber attack has been jailed for two years.

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16/05/13

Today's Sport

Asher-Smith stars as Kent athletes impress

Sprint phenom Dina Asher-Smith became the fastest under-20 in Europe with a blistering run in the Loughborough International Athletics match on Sunday

20/05/13

Allen eager for key duo to sign

Gillingham boss Martin Allen is hoping that out-of-contract duo Andy Frampton and Deon Burton sign new deals with the club.

20/05/13

Kent humbled by Worcestershire

Kent suffer a humiliating LV= County Championship Division 2 defeat inside two days to replace opponents Worcestershire at the bottom of the table.

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20/05/13

Shepherd Neame Kent League Premier Division round-up

Alex Blake's hundred in vain as Beckenham are overhauled by Bexley in the Premier Division of the Kent League.

20/05/13

Hunger the key for Allen

Gillingham boss Martin Allen insists any deals dished out for promising young players will be done on a shoestring.

17/05/13

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