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Multi-million pound funding boost for college

Multi-million pound funding boost for college

24 February 2015

Plans for a new college have taken a giant leap forward after a £9.8 million cash injection

'Calculated' fraudster steals £1.3m from employer

'Calculated' fraudster steals £1.3m from employer

23 February 2015

A Kent woman has been convicted of stealing more than £1 million from an oil and gas company while working as its payroll officer.

Boy, 6, geared up to swim equivalent of English Channel

Boy, 6, geared up to swim equivalent of English Channel

23 February 2015

A six-year-old boy and his parents will swim 22 miles in three months in aid of Diabetes UK.

Town's new public realm will encourage investment

Town's new public realm will encourage investment

22 February 2015

Artist impressions showing what Ashford's new Commercial Quarter will look like when complete have been released for the first time.

Driver walks away from overturned car

Driver walks away from overturned car

22 February 2015

A lucky driver walked away from a crash last night after their car flipped on to its roof in the middle of a road.

Councillor’s amazing recovery from coma

Councillor’s amazing recovery from coma

21 February 2015

Ex-leader of Ashford Borough Council says he is a "very lucky man" after receiving life-saving surgery following three week coma.

'Just seeing him every day is amazing'

'Just seeing him every day is amazing'

20 February 2015

After eight years of heartache a woman who lost seven babies while trying to start a family with her husband has finally given birth to a healthy boy.

PM says £3m ‘not enough’ to help solve Stack disruptions

PM says £3m ‘not enough’ to help solve Stack disruptions

20 February 2015

David Cameron has signalled more money will need to be spent dealing with the economic damage created by Operation Stack.

'To whoever stole Baby April’s toys – you're sick and cruel'

'To whoever stole Baby April’s toys – you're sick and cruel'

20 February 2015

Thieves have stolen toys placed on the grave of a murdered baby just weeks before the 20th anniversary of her death.

Motorway in standstill after crash

Motorway in standstill after crash

20 February 2015

Holdups of as long as an hour after two-car collision on M20.

Business travellers boost Eurostar

Business travellers boost Eurostar

19 February 2015

Passengers and revenues grew at the high speed operator as growing numbers of business commuters used the service last year.

Man seriously hurt following M20 bridge crash

Man seriously hurt following M20 bridge crash

19 February 2015

A man suffered multiple injuries after his car hit the bridge that runs over the M20 at junction 9.

Dieters' delight at new frozen food range

Dieters' delight at new frozen food range

18 February 2015

Members of Slimming World stocked up on the group's new frozen food range in Iceland this morning.

What went up ... is now coming down

What went up ... is now coming down

17 February 2015

The demolition of this giant gas holder - a landmark in Ashford since the mid-1960s - is progressing well.

Abandoned puppies find new loving homes

Abandoned puppies find new loving homes

17 February 2015

A group of six abandoned puppies, who had been dumped in a playing field, have all found new, loving homes

Labour councillor 'backs Ukip'

Labour councillor 'backs Ukip'

17 February 2015

A Labour councillor has left her party to support Ukip.

Police appeal for stolen bikes

Police appeal for stolen bikes

17 February 2015

Police have issued an appeal for information after two bikes were stolen in separate incidents the same area

Homeless dog breeder fights for stake in £750,000 business

Homeless dog breeder fights for stake in £750,000 business

16 February 2015

A woman left with only one of her beloved dogs after splitting from her partner of more than 30 years is now suing for a stake in his kennel business.

Driver who killed grandfather loses appeal

Driver who killed grandfather loses appeal

16 February 2015

A driver who knocked down and fatally injured a 70-year-old man must accept his conviction for causing death by careless driving, say top judges.

Lorry alight on motorway

Lorry alight on motorway

16 February 2015

Firefighters tackled a lorry fire on one of Kent's busiest roads this morning.

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