Final farewell goes with a big bang

A woman's last wishes have been fulfilled... after her ashes were fired into the night sky.

The purr-ice is right for Asda Cat Daisy

A pet cat is causing a stir at a supermarket... after setting up its second home in the outdoor section.

Councillor calls for safety measures after crash

Borough councillor Chris Clark wants the speed limit in Beaver Lane reduced to 20mph after a 16-year-old boy was hit by a car last Tuesday.

Luchford makes return with Invicta

Justin Luchford admitted it was ‘impossible to turn down’ the offer to work with Folkestone Invicta boss Neil Cugley as a scout for the club.

Chance to view new flats at former Charter House

Potential home buyers can take a first look this weekend at the new apartments being created inside the landmark Charter House.

Micropub set to open at former barber shop

An old barber’s shop is to be given a new lease of life .... as a micropub.

Wye micropub

Dubai airport

Lydd Airport plans take off in Dubai

Bosses at Lydd Airport will be showcasing their newly-approved expansion plans at the Dubai Airport Show from today.

Celeb mystery

Family tree cut down after 113 years

A woman has spoken of her sadness after a giant tree planted in 1900 by her father had to be felled as it was dying.

Tree felled

Was it Beckham or One Direction... or even Elvis or Jacko?

The mystery of strange sightings of VIPs being escorted around Ashford town centre by bodyguards has been solved.

Super slimmer

Weight-loss star aiming to inspire more slimmers

An office worker from Ashford has set up a slimming group after losing an amazing five and half stone in weight.

Man assaulted in 'race attack'

A 21-year-old man was left with cuts and bruises to his face after being assaulted outside an Indian takeaway

Racial assault

KCC Ashford results

Chicken jumpers

Pupils knitting jumpers for chickens

Chickens will soon be shaking their tail feathers in a range of colourful handmade jumpers produced by pupils at an Ashford school.