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‘It was very different 50 years ago - we didn’t have computers!’

A nurse is hanging up her uniform for the last time after almost 50 years caring for patients in Kent.

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Thieves smash their way into village shop to steal cigarettes

Thieves smashed their way into a village shop before stealing cigarettes from behind the counter.

Ashford News

M20 to close overnight as Op Brock removed after one week

A 13-mile stretch of the M20 will close tonight to allow for the removal of Operation Brock.

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‘We must do all we can to help relieve pressure on the NHS’

MP Sojan Joseph says we all must do what we can to ensure we can help relieve pressure on the NHS during the Christmas period.

Ashford News

‘I was left lying in agony on hospital floor for five hours’

A woman has told how she was left lying on a hospital floor for more than five hours, vomiting and in agony, as staff walked straight past her.

Ashford News

‘I’ve lived in Ashford for decades - but never knew this side of Kent existed’

Neil ‘Razor’ Ruddock has revealed how house-hunting in the Kent countryside opened his eyes to a whole new side of the county.

Kent Live - Tunbridge Wells

Man and woman in their 30s die in three vehicle collision in Pembury

The rider and passenger of the motorbike involved in the collision were confirmed dead at the scene

Ashford News

Derelict roadside eyesore left empty for years could finally be restored

Plans have been submitted to restore a roadside 17th-century barn, which has been left empty for several years.

Ashford News

Divisive Ferris wheel given green light despite concerns over privacy

Plans to install a Ferris wheel in the middle of a shopping centre have been approved - despite concerns over privacy.

Ashford News

‘We worked so hard to make this our home - now we have to give it all up’

A tattoo parlour and baby development centre have become the latest traders to leave a doomed shopping complex.

Ashford News

‘It has not been an easy choice’: Sadness as popular cafe to close site

Customers have expressed their sadness after a bosses of a popular cafe announced they are closing one of their sites.

Ashford News

‘Why build £3m bridge linking new estates that people like me can’t use?’

Wheelchair users, people on mobility scooters and parents pushing prams face a one-mile diversion after plans for a ramped footbridge were ditched.

Kent Live - Tunbridge Wells

Tunbridge Wells residents stunned to see convoys of tankers bringing in water

The tankers were again there today

Ashford News

Children’s home to open in residential area after council buys house

A house will be converted into a children’s home as part of the county council’s push to create its own accommodation for young people in need.

Ashford News

Costa Coffee takes over closed cafe inside Sainsbury’s store

Costa Coffee has opened its ninth branch in a town after taking over a closed cafe inside a Sainsbury’s store.

Ashford News

Emergency services at crash on M20

Emergency services are at the scene of a crash between a car and a lorry on a motorway.

Kent Live - Tunbridge Wells

Kent issued four flood alerts by Environment Agency with more rain on the way

There is more rain forecast for Kent and four flood alerts are in place

Kent Live - Tunbridge Wells

People clamour to sign petition to save Tunbridge Wells snooker club from council's shopping centre redevelopment

This is the second time the centre's future has been plunged into uncertainty

Ashford News

Controversial border facility granted permanent status

The future of a controversial border facility has been secured after its permanent status was approved by the government.

Ashford News

Bus depot put on market for undisclosed sum

A former bus depot has been put on the market for an undisclosed sum.