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Designer outlet unveils massive expansion plans

Designer outlet unveils massive expansion plans

Ashford's designer outlet has revealed how it plans to double the number of stores and bring the shopping complex closer to town.

Sites of new housing revealed

Sites of new housing revealed

Over 200 sites across Ashford borough have been earmarked by landowners as possible new housing sites.

In-form Blaze wins Kent Grand National

In-form Blaze wins Kent Grand National

Moscow Blaze justified odds-on favouritism to record a comfortable victory in the Kent Grand National at Charing on Sunday.

Mum's the word... times three!

Mum's the word... times three!

When it comes to nappies, three sisters will be needing industrial-sized packs... as they all expect babies within weeks of each other.

Rare watches stolen in burglary

Rare watches stolen in burglary

Police are appealing for information after a pair of rare Tag Heuer watches were stolen from a house in Charing, near Ashford.

Man lucky to survive bridge fall

Man lucky to survive bridge fall

A man escaped virtually unscathed after falling from a busy motorway bridge.

Hunt for topless statue

Hunt for topless statue

Police are appealing for information after a 'sentimental' statue depicting a topless woman was stolen from a garden.

Face of a racist?

Face of a racist?

Police are hunting a man who told a woman outside a store she didn't belong in a Christian village.

Challenge complete for student

Challenge complete for student

A former Kent school pupil led Trinity College to a convincing victory in last night's final of University Challenge.

Graffiti wall at shopping mall

Graffiti wall at shopping mall

Ashford designer outlet gives budding artists the chance to create digital masterpieces.

Supermarket undergoes major revamp

Supermarket undergoes major revamp

Lidl store closed for big refurbishment.

Police investigate 'missing' driver

Police investigate 'missing' driver

A driver is understood to have abandoned a car after crashing into a lamp post in South Ashford last night.

Teenage boys 'offered sex' by men in car

Teenage boys 'offered sex' by men in car

Two 13-year-olds were offered sex and sweets by three men in a black car as they played football in a Kent village.

Do you know this couple? Police release CCTV images

Do you know this couple? Police release CCTV images

Police investigating the alleged theft of home entertainment equipment worth £1,500 have released CCTV images of a man and woman.

Motorway closed after car hits central reservation

Motorway closed after car hits central reservation

Police closed the M20 at junction 10 this morning after a car smashed into the central reservation.

Inspectors praise school's 'inspirational' head

Inspectors praise school's 'inspirational' head

The principal of Ashford's John Wallis Academy has won praise from Ofsted inspectors.

Distraction thieves strike again

Distraction thieves strike again

A woman was targeted by thieves in a supermarket car park who used a distraction technique to steal her purse.

Hoax text claims boy fighting for life in crash

Hoax text claims boy fighting for life in crash

A mother has told of the gut-wrenching moment she received a sick prank text message saying her teenage son was close to death after a crash.

Bird lover p-p-p-picks up her knitting needles

Bird lover p-p-p-picks up her knitting needles

Adorable penguins will soon be wearing jumpers knitted by a Kent pensioner.

Homeware store closes its doors

Homeware store closes its doors

Two prominent town centre shops have closed down.

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