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Mum's plea after roadside tribute to tragic son targeted

Mum's plea after roadside tribute to tragic son targeted

A grieving mother has spoken of her heartache after pictures and floral tributes left at the spot where her son died were removed.

Helicopter called to help search for wanted man

Helicopter called to help search for wanted man

A police helicopter was scrambled to Kennington to help officer on the ground search for a man who breached his bail conditions

Man rescued after car overturns in garden

Man rescued after car overturns in garden

Fire crews have helped paramedics to rescue a man after a car flipped over in a garden.

Hoops that guy with the chain?

Hoops that guy with the chain?

Ashford’s mayor was on the ball at the opening of a community centre’s new basketball court.

‘Mark the end of the world wars – not the beginning’

 ‘Mark the end of the world wars – not the beginning’

Councillors from Ashford Borough Council have agreed to commemorate the end of the First and Second World Wars, rather than the beginning

Porter not fazed by inconsistent start to season

Porter not fazed by inconsistent start to season

Hythe boss Scott Porter admits their early season form has been frustrating, but says he is convinced they will improve.

Cup-tied duo ruled out of Invicta's cup tie

Cup-tied duo ruled out of Invicta's cup tie

Michael Yianni and Tim Roberts are both cup-tied and ruled out of Folkestone Invicta's Second Qualifying Round trip to Ebbsfleet.

Rising folk singer back for encore

 Rising folk singer back for encore

The Farriers Arms in Mersham is playing host to singer Patsy Matheson for the second time this year, after a sell-out gig in March.

Sadness as chipmunk dies

Sadness as chipmunk dies

The chipmunk found in the playground at St Mary’s Primary School in Ashford has died.

Attempted theft of vacuum cleaners

Attempted theft of vacuum cleaners

Staff at a shop in Tenterden gave chase when a pair of criminals tried to make off with three Vax vacuum cleaners.

Smoke seen billowing over South Ashford

Smoke seen billowing over South Ashford

Firefighters dealt with a pile of rubbish that had caught alight

Alley taped off after 'sex attack'

Alley taped off after 'sex attack'

An investigation is under way after claims a woman was seriously assaulted in an alley close to where three other sex attacks have been carried out.

Delays on high-speed trains in Kent

Delays on high-speed trains in Kent

Passengers faced long delays on high-speed rail services from east Kent this morning because of a points problem.

Jail for 'Wallace and Gromit' drug dealer

Jail for 'Wallace and Gromit' drug dealer

When an Ashford woman used the code word 'cheese' in a text message, undercover police knew she wasn’t talking about Wensleydale.

Loud explosion shakes windows

Loud explosion shakes windows

Shoppers and office workers were shocked by a huge bang from an exploding bus tyre this morning.

Police release image of dog bite witness

Police release image of dog bite witness

Officers investigating an incident in which a woman cyclist was bitten by a dog at Challock have issued an image of a possible witness

Starving puppies found dumped

Starving puppies found dumped

Two seriously-ill lurcher puppies are recovering after being discovered abandoned and starving in a bin and field.

Teenage bridesmaid suffers fit in carriage

Teenage bridesmaid suffers fit in carriage

A 16-year-old bridesmaid has been treated by paramedics after suffering a fit in a white horse-drawn carriage.

Straw destroyed in arson attack

Straw destroyed in arson attack

Around 10 tons of baled straw were destroyed in a suspected arson attack on a farm last night.

Sheep left with 'horrific' injuries after loose dog attack

Sheep left with 'horrific' injuries after loose dog attack

Police have been alerted after a ewe was savaged by a loose dog in a field. Warning: Graphic images

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