Ashford News
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Council Updates Ashford Borough Council Improves Access to Key Local Services
The council has outlined a range of digital and accessibility improvements to help residents across Ashford borough find and use services…
6 July 2026 -
Council Updates Tenterden Residents Asked to Have Their Say on Proposed Anti-Social Behaviour Crackdown
Ashford Borough Council has launched a public consultation on a new Public Spaces Protection Order for Tenterden Urban, targeting…
6 July 2026 -
Council Updates Ashford Borough Council Adopts New Four-Year Parking Strategy
Ashford Borough Council has formally adopted a Parking Strategy for 2026–2030 setting out how parking across the borough will be managed to…
6 July 2026 -
Daily Briefing Kent Morning Briefing — Friday, 3 July 2026
Kent Morning Briefing Friday, 3 July 2026 Missing Man from Chatham Found Safe, Kent Police Confirm The day in Kent · A tractor fire on the…
3 July 2026 -
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