Ashford News
News from Ashford, the growing borough town in the heart of Kent served by Ashford International station and the M20. Our coverage includes Ashford Borough Council, planning and housing growth, the William Harvey Hospital, court cases, fire and rescue callouts and local transport.
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Council Updates Ashford Food and Drink Festival Returns for Third Year on 27 June 2026
Ashford Food and Drink Festival Returns for Third Year on 27 June 2026 View tweet from @sojanuk Ashford Borough Council’s one-day showcase…
29 June 2026 -
Council Updates Ashford Food and Drink Festival 2026: Dates, Times and What to Expect at the Town Centre Showcase
Ashford Food and Drink Festival 2026: Dates, Times and What to Expect at the Town Centre Showcase Ashford Borough Council’s annual food and…
28 June 2026 -
Council Updates Dover District Council Sets Out New Rules for Affordable Housing on Developments
A draft planning document proposes that sites of 15 homes or more contribute 30% affordable housing, while smaller schemes face a new cash…
28 June 2026 -
Crime & Justice Kent Police Appeal for Help Tracing Wanted Man Blake Groom
Kent Police have listed Blake Groom on their official “Most Wanted” page and are urging the public to report any sightings through official…
26 June 2026 -
Crime & Justice Man Arrested After Overnight Police Pursuit Through Ashford Suburbs
Man Arrested After Overnight Police Pursuit Through Ashford Suburbs View tweet from @KentPoliceAsh Kent Police used a tyre deflation device…
22 June 2026 -
Council Updates Primark Confirmed for Ashford Town Centre, Says Local Councillor
Primark Confirmed for Ashford Town Centre, Says Local Councillor Cllr Sojanah Sabapathy says she has been working with Primark’s team to…
18 June 2026 -
Crime & Justice Suspect Arrested After Serious Assault on Road Between Paddock Wood and Five Oak Green
A 32-year-old man from Ashford has been arrested on suspicion of assault and drink-driving following a serious assault on the road between…
18 June 2026 - Crime & Justice
Three arrested after overnight lorry theft attempt at Ashford industrial estate
Kent Police seize knife and reportedly other items following swift response to suspicious activity around parked HGV. Swift Police Response…
17 June 2026 -
Fire & Rescue Residents in High Halden urged to close windows due to smoke from barn fire
Residents in High Halden urged to close windows due to smoke from barn fire Kent Fire and Rescue Service advises people near agricultural…
9 June 2026 -
Council Updates Ashford Household Waste Recycling Centre Fully Reopens After 10-Week Upgrade
Major improvement works completed at strategic Kent site, restoring full services from Saturday 23 May 2026. The Numbers Behind the Closure…
4 June 2026 -
Crime & Justice Magistrates Grant Three-Month Closure Order for Swanscombe Property
Kent Police secure court order to tackle persistent anti-social behaviour on Keary Road following community complaints. The front door of a…
31 May 2026 -
Local News South East Water outage leaves hundreds of Ashford-area homes dry during hottest May weekend on record
Technical failure at Charing pumping station and heatwave demand blamed as villagers queue for bottled water in Charing, Challock and…
27 May 2026