About Ashford
Ashford is a town and borough in Kent, England, it has excellent transport links being very close to the M20 motorway, 10 minutes from the Channel Tunnel and Ashord's International Station brings Paris, Brussels and other destinations in mainland Europe within a short journey away. The area is also known as 'The Garden Of England' with its beautiful countryside and numerous picture postcard villages within the area.
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Human chain demo over power plant
Environmental protesters are to join hands in an attempt to form a human chain around a power station in Kent.
Romania students have swine flu
Eight students from a private school in Kent have been confined to hospital in northeast Romania with swine flu.
Life sentence for partner murder
A Dartford man is jailed for life for the murder of his epileptic partner, who died from a head injury.
Killer jailed after jeopardy case
A man acquitted of killing his ex-girlfriend seven years ago is found guilty after a new trial under double jeopardy laws.
Soldiers end charity cycle ride
A group of soldiers back from tours in Afghanistan and Iraq cycle across the South East in aid of injured comrades.
Councillor in racism row 'sorry'
There are calls for a councillor to resign after he tells a British Asian to "get back to washing dishes" in a curry house online.
Rare orchid found at water sites
Rare wild bee orchids are discovered thriving at South West Water treatment sites in Kent and East Sussex.
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