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Petrol price war rages on...

07 June 2014
Petrol price war rages on...

Motorists expected to see reduced fuel costs after new kid on the block Applegreen promises to beat competitors' prices.

Firefighters tackle barn blaze

02 June 2014
Firefighters tackle barn blaze

Crews from Ashford were called out to tackle a fire that broke out in a barn in Woodchurch in the early hours of this morning.

'To be dubbed a left-winger and red mayor was a gross insult'

30 May 2014
'To be dubbed a left-winger and red mayor was a gross insult'

Former mayor slams 'inappropriate' speech marking his year in office given by fellow councillor.

Top pop trio back Ashford model railway centre plan

22 May 2014
Top pop trio back Ashford model railway centre plan

Rail enthusiasts Roger Daltrey, Jools Holland and Pete Waterman are supporting a scheme to create an international model railway centre in the town.

Drumbeats echo through town at arty festival

19 May 2014
Drumbeats echo through town at arty festival

A band of drummers who marched through the town were the highlight of a festival for the creative arts which took place in Ashford over the weekend.

Soldiers exercise their right to march through Ashford

14 May 2014
Soldiers exercise their right to march through Ashford

Army Reserves draw the crowds to watch them parade in the town centre

Amazon interest in warehouse confirmed

28 April 2014
Amazon interest in warehouse confirmed

A leaked council document has confirmed rumours of the internet retail giant's interest in a depot in Ashford, according to a workers union.

Driver uninjured after rail replacement bus fire

27 April 2014
Driver uninjured after rail replacement bus fire

A Buzzlines bus that was on its way to pick up rail passengers from Ramsgate caught fire in the early hours of this morning.

Street lights switch-off blamed after thief gets away

25 April 2014
Street lights switch-off blamed after thief gets away

Police abandoned a hunt for a thief who broke into several cars because switched-off street lights meant they could not find the suspect in the dark.

Paedophile jailed for possessing child porn

25 April 2014
Paedophile jailed for possessing child porn

James Fuller, 65, of Sir John Fogge Avenue in Ashford has been jailed today for possessing indecent images of children.

Villa holiday for kmfm winner

25 April 2014
Villa holiday for kmfm winner

Lucky kmfm contestant Tara Elliott from Ashford will soon be enjoying a holiday on sunny Majorca after winning our The 30th Question quiz.

Classic motorcycles pull in bank holiday crowds

22 April 2014
Classic motorcycles pull in bank holiday crowds

Vintage motorcycles dating from 1913 to the 1980s attracted thousands of people to Ashford's Orbital Park yesterday.

The things I do for a good cause!

16 April 2014
The things I do for a good cause!

Pet pooches helped raise more than £1,000 for Charing's Christmas lights appeal.

Wife of cyclist killed in tragedy vows to finish mission

16 April 2014
Wife of cyclist killed in tragedy vows to finish mission

The grieving widow of a cyclist killed during an epic charity ride has pledged to finish the trek in his honour.

Memory of brave mum inspires parachute jump

15 April 2014
 Memory of brave mum inspires parachute jump

A young woman is undertaking a skydive to raise cash for a good cause in memory of her mother who died from bowel cancer.

Village marks US aviator's life-saving wartime heroism

13 April 2014
Village marks US aviator's life-saving wartime heroism

An American pilot who crashlanded his plane to save a Kent village is being honoured today... 70 years after his death.

Rival goalie saves player's life during match

12 April 2014
Rival goalie saves player's life during match

A hockey player has good reason to praise the opposition... after their goalie saved his life on the pitch.

Rare watches stolen in burglary

10 April 2014
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.

Challenge complete for student

08 April 2014
Challenge complete for student

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

Inspectors praise school's 'inspirational' head

04 April 2014
Inspectors praise school's 'inspirational' head

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

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