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Ashford News

Multi-vehicle smash prompts ‘severe delays’

A multi-vehicle smash involving a lorry along a major route has prompted significant delays.

Ashford News

M20 blocked by ‘massive’ vehicle fire

A stretch of the M20 was blocked due to a “massive” vehicle fire.

Ashford News

Staff and parents shocked as building’s new owners boot out nursery

A nursery – which has been located in community centre for nearly 30 years – has been told to leave by the hall’s new owners.

Ashford News

Bungling burglars traced after photographing themselves with stolen goods

Two burglars are behind bars after photos they took of their hoard of stolen goods led police to their door.

Ashford News

E-fit released after woman fended off would-be robber

Detectives are hunting a man after a woman was attacked in an attempted robbery.

Ashford News

Man airlifted to hospital after multi-vehicle smash

A man has been airlifted to a London hospital following a three-vehicle crash on a major route.

Ashford News

Police shut road after two-vehicle crash

A road has been closed following a two-vehicle crash with emergency services attending the scene.

Ashford News

The county’s speeding hotspot revealed

An analysis of where drivers were caught speeding in Kent last year has thrown up some unlikely-sounding hotspots for fines.

Ashford News

‘I can't take my disabled child anywhere - so I set up my own business’

A mum of a disabled six-year-old is opening a sensory play centre in a bid to help children with additional needs.

Ashford News

Man arrested after house windows smashed

A man was arrested after windows were smashed at a home while the resident was inside sleeping.

Ashford News

‘I’m lucky to be alive’: Dad and daughter reunited after heart attack scare

A dad reunited with the paramedics who saved his life after a heart attack at home says the incident has made him “re-evaluate” his life.

Kent Live - Tunbridge Wells

Kent weather map shows where it will be hottest as ‘mini-heatwave’ to hit UK

Some parts of the country are expected to feel highs of up to 26C

Ashford News

Man taken to hospital following smash between lorry and car

A man in his 60s has been taken to hospital following a lorry crash on a busy route.

Kent Live - Tunbridge Wells

'Chickenpox destroyed my son's childhood - parents should think twice before deciding not to vaccinate their children'

The mum from Tunbridge Wells says her son contracted chickenpox twice and consequently suffered a brain injury, leading to lifelong disabilities

Kent Live - Tunbridge Wells

First look at 44 Tunbridge Wells family homes proposed for town centre

Two buildings in Tunbridge Wells would be demolished for the new homes

Kent Live - Tunbridge Wells

Hunt for serial Tunbridge Wells woods flasher as police release CCTV

Officers believe the man pictured may have important information to help their investigation

Ashford News

Woman left with horrific injuries after random pub attack

A woman who was knocked out by a complete stranger during an assault at a high street pub says she can no longer go outside or sleep at night.

Ashford News

‘Turning shopping centre into homes could be a good opportunity’

One of the last remaining businesses in a closure-hit shopping centre extension says turning the site into 200 homes could be a good opportunity.

Ashford News

Developers reveal new plans for 180 homes and wetland

New details of a wetland accompanying a new housing estate on the outskirts of a town have been revealed.

Kent Live - Tunbridge Wells

Cancer patients in east Kent treated in 'inadequate facilities' that have leaks, mould and damp

Parts of the building dates back to 1937