Ashford3 days agoFamily 'beyond devastated' by meningitis death as hundreds get antibioticsA sixth form pupil and a university student have died, while 11 more are seriously ill in hospital.3 days ago4 days agoLeisure complex set for major revampAshford Borough Council says plans include a cinema, family attractions, gaming and workspaces.4 days ago10 Mar 2026Safety calls for highland cows after viral TikTokKent Wildlife Trust is urging visitors to Hothfield Heathlands to keep their distance from the cows.10 Mar 202626 Feb 2026Waste crime 'gobsmacking' says Lords committee chairBaroness Shas Sheehan speaks during a visit to Hoads Wood near Ashford.26 Feb 202623 Feb 2026'Sadistic' pair behind bars for blowing up sheepLeighton Ashby and Oakley Holland beat the animal to death, then inserted fireworks in its body.23 Feb 202622 Feb 2026Advance warning for nine-day rail closure in MayPart of the line between Ashford and Borough Green had to close in 2021 after a landslip.22 Feb 202620 Feb 2026Romesh Ranganathan backs ex-pupil at Winter OlympicsRomesh Ranganathan taught Brad Hall maths while working as a teacher in Crawley, West Sussex. 20 Feb 202620 Feb 2026Parking fine issued to bus parked at ... bus stopThe bus broke down in Tenterden after experiencing a mechanical fault, says operator Arriva.20 Feb 202615 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 2026...