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      • Online support for young people in Kent
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      • Council Tax help for Kent’s most in need
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      • The Gastronomist arrives at Elwick Place this Spring
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      • Home energy survey launched by Ashford Borough Council
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      • Dahlia a fresh look at independent living in Ashford
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      • Recycling success continues – Ashford remains No1 recycler in Kent
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      • Ashford in Bloom returns
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      • Former Syrian refugee makes dream come true in Ashford
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      • Message from the Leader of Ashford Borough Council
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      • Unità 4 brings Pasta Workshop and authentic Italian dining to Ashford
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      • Help improve health and care services for people with Long Covid
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      • Julie Rose Stadium set to reopen
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      • Elwick Place toasts a bright future with lettings update
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      • Remember to fill in your census this Easter
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      • Community Story: Watching out for each other in Finberry
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      • Statement on the death of the Duke of Edinburgh
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      • Consultation launched for Conningbrook Lakes Public Space Protection Order
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      • Conningbrook Lakes in Ashford helping young sailors with Duke of Edinburgh Awards
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      • Boughton Aluph and Eastwell Neighbourhood Plan
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      • Result announced for Beaver Ward by-election in Ashford
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      • Improved facilities to help you get back into sport
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      • Share your ideas for change
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      • Calling all private sector landlords – talk to us about the alternatives to evicting tenants
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      • Corporate property search in Ashford now easier thanks to new online service
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      • Changes to Kent's testing sites opening hours as more people choose to test at home
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      • Discover Ashford’s hidden history
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      • The new-look Stour Centre is now open
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      • Summer edition of Ashford For You now out
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      • Don't be a lazy chucker
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      • Ashford Borough Council to acquire homes on Chilmington Green development
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      • Cabinet approves draft carbon neutral plan
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      • Ashford part of national Government digital planning pilot
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      • Blue Badge belonged to deceased husband
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      • New facilities open at Waterside
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      • Live outdoor music returns to Ashford bandstand
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      • “We can do this!” – Kent County Council urges residents to stay strong in COVID lockdown extension
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      • Small businesses encouraged to apply for Brexit Support Funding before 30 June deadline
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      • Referendum scheduled for Boughton Aluph & Eastwell Neighbourhood Plan
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      • Celebrating biodiversity in the borough
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      • Floral Spitfire commemorates Battle of Britain
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      • Digitally transforming tourism information
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      • Consultation launched on Ashford Borough Council's Draft Local Validation Checklist
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      • Cycling repair workshops and cycling guided tours
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      • Share your views on our Draft Carbon Neutral Action Plan
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      • Tackling Anti-social Behaviour with PSPOs
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      • News from Kent County Council
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      • Elwick Road car park update
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      • Green light on The Limes Community Garden
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      • ANPR is coming to Ashford
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      • New Government guidelines
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      • Ashford is going cashless with RingGo
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      • Partial closure order granted
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      • Statement on coronavirus cases in Ashford
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      • Christchurch Lodge project progress
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      • Ashford Applause launched
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      • Statement on finances
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      • Special edition Ashford For You magazine arrives
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      • Supporting our members of staff
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      • Flanders roundabout scheme starts
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      • Thanking the volunteers of Ashford Borough
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      • Civic Park's new sign
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      • Town centres reopening for businesses
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      • New Coronavirus Regional Testing Site in Ashford
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      • Armed Forces Day 2020
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      • Vicarage Lane project update
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      • Stour Centre to close ahead of major refurbishment
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      • Campaign Launched to ‘Protect Kent and Medway’
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      • Asset Management Strategy adopted
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      • New Mayor announced
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      • New tenant for Carlton Road Business Park
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      • Online consultation - have your say
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      • Ashford halves its smoking rate in one year
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      • Tenterden Leisure Centre reopens
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      • Public consultation begins on Oakleigh House
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      • New commercial approach by Ashford Borough Council
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      • Heatwave warning for vulnerable Kent residents
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      • Tenth Ashford Applause winner announced
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      • Holiday fun and food in Ashford
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      • An important plea from South East Water
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      • Marking Victory over Japan Day
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      • The Mayor of Ashford marks VJ Day and visits local businesses
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      • 500 life-saving ETPs being distributed in Kent
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      • Help For Kent Residents
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      • Statement from Kent County Council
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      • VERA to support three worthy organisations
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      • Setting a Vision for the South of Ashford Garden Community
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      • Autumn edition of Ashford For You magazine now out
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      • Marking the 80th Anniversary of the Battle of Britain
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      • Thousands of business supported through lockdown
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      • Window Wanderland comes to Ashford town centre
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      • Ashford Mediation Service to step up conflict resolution support
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      • Ashford Borough Council set to acquire the New Quarter
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      • Our Garden Village - Tell your story
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      • New COVID-19 app launching
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      • Solar Together Kent scheme launched
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      • Have your say on the Boughton Aluph and Eastwell Neighbourhood Plan
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      • Urban Tree Challenge success leads to new trees for Ashford
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      • Cabinet approves move to cashless payments
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      • Statement on Habitat Regulation issues affecting development in Ashford borough
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      • New App to Help Kent Residents Quit Smoking this Stoptober
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      • Can you help with a stag-ering mystery?
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      • Kent residents encouraged to get their flu vaccine
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      • Test and trace support payments now available for low income residents who cannot work
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      • Supporting World Mental Health Day
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      • Coty donates 7776 bottles of hand sanitiser to local groups in Ashford
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      • Work begins on new changing rooms at Waterside
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      • Parking permits go virtual
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      • Cllr Webb presents cheques to her charities
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      • Prepare for winter and support your ambulance service
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      • Kent Together provides food and essential supplies to vulnerable families and children
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      • Ashford marks Remembrance Sunday 2020
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      • Kent County Council prepared
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      • Winter coat donations campaign “will make a real difference” says charity
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      • Ashford Borough Council’s rallying call
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      • Domestic Abuse: It's everybody's business
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      • Ashford's Syrian resettlement programme wins top award
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      • Knock and check – you can make a difference this winter
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      • New App Aid for Alcohol Awareness Week
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      • Keep 999 available for emergencies this winter
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      • ANPR arrives in Ashford
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      • Continuing Victoria Park project
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      • Rare WWI memorial church organ in Tenterden wins Sir John Betjeman award
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      • Wellbeing app now available for SECAmb staff and volunteers
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      • Online public consultation begins on Mabledon Avenue redevelopment
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      • Bring the magic of Carnival of the Baubles to your home
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      • Ashford borough placed in Tier 3 of national restrictions
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      • Stour power boost for refurbished leisure centre!
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      • Town centre reset plans approved by Cabinet
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      • Free parking this Christmas season
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      • Ashford to become Border Control Post
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      • Kent County Council statement on asymptomatic testing
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      • First COVID-19 vaccine approved
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      • Public consultation launched on plans to bring affordable homes to South Ashford
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      • Jasmin Vardimon secures funding for creative laboratory in Ashford
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      • First vaccinations begin in Kent and Medway
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