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Police scour crime scene for evidence of sex attack

Police scour crime scene for evidence of sex attack

Specialist police this morning searched the area where a 23-year-old woman was sexually assaulted in Singleton.

Man helps police after woman's death

Man helps police after woman's death

An elderly man is assisting police with their inquiries today after a 79-year-old woman was discovered dead at a house.

'Washing-up liquid' sparks chemical alert

'Washing-up liquid' sparks chemical alert

A village was sealed off for several hours amid a chemical alert when a dog was found covered in green liquid... now believed to be washing-up liquid.

Pervert locked up after approaching boys at leisure centre

Pervert locked up after approaching boys at leisure centre

A convicted sex offender with a 'distorted and perverted view of children' has been jailed after approaching boys in a public pool.

Biker suffers serious injuries after crash

Biker suffers serious injuries after crash

An investigation has been launched after a motorcyclist was airlifted to hospital with serious injuries following a crash.

Camier on podium

Camier on podium

Leon Camier claimed his first podium of the season in the FIM World Superbike Championships, finishing third in the opening race at Silverstone.

Dad injured after path collapses

Dad injured after path collapses

A young father has been left on crutches after he tripped when an area of pavement recently worked on gave way under him.

Sex attack on Ashford footpath

Sex attack on Ashford footpath

A woman walking her dog has been sexually assaulted.

Clarks to hot foot from the High Street

Clarks to hot foot from the High Street

Clarks shoe shop have confirmed they will be closing their branch in Ashford town centre, with plans to convert the unit to a building society.

Designer outlet could double in size and bring in 7m visitors

Designer outlet could double in size and bring in 7m visitors

Ashford's designer outlet is set for a huge expansion... with hints it could double in size.

CCTV footage of phone theft suspects released

CCTV footage of phone theft suspects released

Police have released two CCTV images of men wanted for questioning over the theft of £1,000 worth of mobile phone's from Ashford's 02 store.

UPDATE - Dramatic chase follows failure to stop

UPDATE - Dramatic chase follows failure to stop

Multiple police cars and a helicopter were spotted around south Ashford last night, after a vehicle failed to stop for officers.

Cugley happy with striker options

Cugley happy with striker options

Neil Cugley is excited by his striking options ahead of the new Ryman League, Division 1 South season.

Porter happy with form as season moves closer

Porter happy with form as season moves closer

Hythe Town boss Scott Porter says the build up to new Ryman League season is going well.

Woman back from dead after fit in swimming pool

Woman back from dead after fit in swimming pool

Lifeguards have been praised for reviving a woman who was clinically dead when she was found floating in a holiday pool.

Vision to transform seafront given green light

Vision to transform seafront given green light

The harbour and seafront of Folkestone are set to be transformed with cafes, restaurants and heritage areas after councillors gave plans the go-ahead.

Supermarket bust-up leads to appeal for witnesses

Supermarket bust-up leads to appeal for witnesses

Police are hoping to speak to ASDA shoppers, after a woman is alleged to have been assaulted in their Folkestone branch on Monday.

Christian denomination celebrates first service in new church.

Christian denomination celebrates first service in new church.

Ashford Christian Fellowship have held their first service in their new premises, a former Methodist church in Ashford town centre.

Create festival comes of age...

Create festival comes of age...

Create festival in Ashford celebrated its 18th birthday, along with the over 13,000 people thought to have descended upon the town over the weeekend.

Lightning casts eerie glow over sea at Hythe

Lightning casts eerie glow over sea at Hythe

Thunderstorms caused damage... and some beauty... across Kent at the weekend. See inside for full dramatic picture.

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