Ashford24 hrs ago'Sadistic' pair behind bars for blowing up sheepLeighton Ashby and Oakley Holland beat the animal to death, then inserted fireworks in its body.24 hrs ago2 days agoAdvance warning for nine-day rail closure in MayPart of the line between Ashford and Borough Green had to close in 2021 after a landslip.2 days ago4 days agoRomesh Ranganathan backs ex-pupil at Winter OlympicsRomesh Ranganathan taught Brad Hall maths while working as a teacher in Crawley, West Sussex. 4 days ago4 days agoParking fine issued to bus parked at ... bus stopThe bus broke down in Tenterden after experiencing a mechanical fault, says operator Arriva.4 days ago15 Feb 2026Waste crew provide medical support to manRyan Hinton and Joshua Foster-Naisbit saw an individual in distress at Repton Park in Ashford.15 Feb 202615 Feb 2026More farmers seek mental health help, charity saysFigures show that wellbeing in the farming industry has fallen to its lowest level in four years.15 Feb 20268 Feb 2026Order renewed to tackle anti-social behaviourThe PSPO covers the area around Ashford town centre and south Ashford.8 Feb 20266 Feb 2026Critical incident stood down at NHS hospitalA critical incident was declared at William Harvey Hospital over high numbers of patients needing care.6 Feb 20263 Feb 2026Hospital declares critical incident with beds fullEast Kent Hospitals NHS says beds at all its sites are full, with A&E visits "extremely high".3 Feb 2026...
