Ashford13 hrs agoPolice-led running events to help women feel saferFemale police officers are inviting women to join group runs to help them feel safer after dark.13 hrs ago23 hrs agoStillbirth failings 'have to stop', mum tells trustGeorgia Blinston Jones lost her son at 39 weeks following a review of maternity care failings.23 hrs ago2 days agoCritical incident stood down at hospitalPeople going to the facility in Ashford were warned to prepare for an "extremely long wait".2 days ago2 days agoNHS trust admits 'failing families' over stillbirthsAn independent review ordered by the trust finds systemic issues lay at the heart of the failures.2 days ago3 days agoHospital hopes pressure will ease within 48 hoursA critical incident has been declared at the William Harvey Hospital where all beds are full.3 days ago4 days agoHospital declares critical incident as beds fullPeople going to the William Harvey Hospital are warned to be ready for an "extremely long wait".4 days ago8 days agoAppeal sparks new leads in unsolved baby murderA CGI image appeal has led to 25 new lines of inquiry, a senior detective says.8 days ago24 Sept 2026Forest visitors respond ahead of parking chargesForestry England is introducing charges for parking at King's Wood near Ashford from October.24 Sept 202623 Sept 2026Witness appeal after fatal M20 crash and fireKent Fire and Rescue Service says three fire engines and a technical rescue unit attended.23 Sept 2026...