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Council promises six of the best

20 October 2013
Council promises six of the best

A new board is being set up to ensure the swift delivery of six key projects which the council says are critical to Ashford’s future.

Puppy nearly dies after swallowing mystery green objects

16 October 2013
Puppy nearly dies after swallowing mystery green objects

A rough collie puppy collapsed after it ate two green bits of plastic that were thrown into a garden at Park Farm, Ashford

Spot the locations as gritty drama comes to our screens

16 October 2013
Spot the locations as gritty drama comes to our screens

Forget Southcliffe, the latest gritty thriller to be filmed on our shores is to be aired tonight... and it's going international!

Helicopter called in to search for missing elderly woman

15 October 2013
Helicopter called in to search for missing elderly woman

A police helicopter has been hovering over Ashford town centre as officers look for a woman, 92, who went missing this morning

Council to buy back its former homes

15 October 2013
Council to buy back its former homes

Ashford Borough Council is aiming to spend around £2 million buying back up to 15 former council houses.

Coastguard called to empty boat at Sandgate

14 October 2013
Coastguard called to empty boat at Sandgate

Folkestone Coastguard were called to investigate after an abandoned inflatable boat was spotted off the coast of Sandgate

Under starter's orders for 10k race

11 October 2013
Under starter's orders for 10k race

Roads round Ashford town centre will close for part of the morning on Sunday during the 27th annual Givaudan 10k race.

Wake up and smell the coffee!

10 October 2013
Wake up and smell the coffee!

Costa Coffee wants to open a cafe at the Warren Retail Park.

Police release image of suspected fraudster

08 October 2013
Police release image of suspected fraudster

A CCTV image has been released of a man who went on a spending spree in Ashford and Maidstone using a stolen debit card

Hundreds of homes without internet in Wye

07 October 2013
Hundreds of homes without internet in Wye

Around 750 customers in Wye and the surrounding area are unable to get online after workers cut through a broadband cable

Police called after wallaby stops traffic

01 October 2013
Police called after wallaby stops traffic

Traffic officers from Kent Police were called to help search for a wallaby spotted in a village road this morning.

First look at new John Lewis store

01 October 2013
First look at new John Lewis store

Reporters were given a sneak peek inside a new £7m outlet due to open next month.

Sadness as chipmunk dies

26 September 2013
Sadness as chipmunk dies

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

Loud explosion shakes windows

24 September 2013
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

23 September 2013
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

Teenage bridesmaid suffers fit in carriage

23 September 2013
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.

Sheep left with 'horrific' injuries after loose dog attack

22 September 2013
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

Robber held knife to woman's neck

20 September 2013
Robber held knife to woman's neck

Kent police have released an e-fit of a man who robbed a woman in her 50s at knifepoint.

No devil's luck for the 666 bus

20 September 2013
No devil's luck for the 666 bus

The 666, known as the Devil Bus, between Faversham and Ashford was forced out of service after a branch smashed its window

Boy spotted climbing off M20 bridge

20 September 2013
Boy spotted climbing off M20 bridge

A shocking image has emerged showing a youngster climbing on the edge of a bridge over the M20 at Ashford in a dangerous stunt.

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