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Hawk eyes is on pest patrol

11 March 2014
Hawk eyes is on pest patrol

The talon-ts of a hawk have been brought in to scare pests away from a shopping centre.

Have your say over hospital care

10 March 2014
Have your say over hospital care

The chair of a review into standards of care met with patients to discuss their experience of the William Harvey Hospital ahead of an inspection.

Ashford Independents gain seat

07 March 2014
Ashford Independents gain seat

The results are in for the Wye by-election, and Ashford Independent candidate Noel Ovenden has been elected to the formerly Conservative held seat.

Singer’s special voice may have a familiar ring

07 March 2014
Singer’s special voice may have a familiar ring

Clara Sanabras, whose work has included appearances on Hollywood soundtracks, will perform at Ashford's Revelation St Mary's tomorrow night.

Shoe shop is closing ... official!

06 March 2014
Shoe shop is closing ... official!

Clarks has now set a date for the closure of its Ashford town centre store

Battle to leave car park after War Horse screening

06 March 2014
Battle to leave car park after War Horse screening

Cinema-goers in Ashford were forced to queue for almost one hour, after four screenings of West End show War Horse kicked out at the same time.

Sweet treats and home cooking at new deli

04 March 2014
Sweet treats and home cooking at new deli

A businessman in Ashford has opened what he claims is the town's first authentic flavour of the street food and home cooked favourites of India.

The Choo Choo! Rock star Daltrey backs model railway museum

03 March 2014
The Choo Choo! Rock star Daltrey backs model railway museum

The Who frontman Roger Daltrey has announced he is supporting a campaign in Kent... for a model railway museum.

Headliners announced for music festival

28 February 2014
Headliners announced for music festival

Chart-topping folk group Nizlopi and Ashford’s own Intermission Project will take to the main stage at this year's Create Music Festival

Caribbean flavour will be a revelation

27 February 2014
Caribbean flavour will be a revelation

The last few tickets remain for this evening's performance by legendary saxophonist Courtney Pine, who is appearing at St Mary's church from 7.45pm

Slope off for an adventure

27 February 2014
Slope off for an adventure

With the Sochi Olympics raising the profile of winter sports, our reporter took to the slopes of the Graubunden region in Switzerland to try his hand.

Motorists freed from pile-up

21 February 2014
Motorists freed from pile-up

Firefighters have cut free three passengers who were trapped after a smash on the A28.

MP's meeting over hospital concerns

21 February 2014
MP's meeting over hospital concerns

Ashford's MP has met with NHS bosses over plans to transfer high risk surgery from the William Harvey to the Kent and Canterbury.

Boy taken to hospital after lorry crash

18 February 2014
Boy taken to hospital after lorry crash

A 13-year-old boy has been taken to hospital after a crash between a van and an HGV today.

Finding folk roots of classical music

14 February 2014
Finding folk roots of classical music

Classical music and gypsy folk will fuse when a unique group of performers come to Ashford

Suspected money launderer arrested in drug bust

13 February 2014
Suspected money launderer arrested in drug bust

Police officers have swooped on a property in Ashford this morning, executing a drugs warrant and arresting a man on suspicion of money laundering.

Vandals target memorial garden to remember dead babies

02 February 2014
Vandals target memorial garden to remember dead babies

A mother who set up a memorial garden to honour babies who have died fears thieves who struck will try to con people out of cash.

Final call to find town's most unromantic fella

31 January 2014
Final call to find town's most unromantic fella

Last chance to enter the competition to find Ashford's least lovey chap.

Schoolgirl's eye pierced by pencil thrown during maths class

30 January 2014
Schoolgirl's eye pierced by pencil thrown during maths class

Police are investigating after a 14-year-old girl fears she has been left partially blind after being hit in the eye with a pencil by another pupil.

Firefighters free trapped driver

30 January 2014
Firefighters free trapped driver

A woman has been freed from her vehicle, after it overturned on Canterbury Road in Ashford.

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