Sk8side is based in a building between the Stour Leisure Centre and Ashford skatepark, offering support and free after-school ...

Ashford Borough Council is calling on shoppers to support the town centre, which has been hit by a number of shop closures. Some frustrated residents thought the proposal - submitted by the site's ...

A petition opposing the closure of a Kent shopping centre has been presented to a council. Campaigners are calling for a full debate by Ashford Borough Council and for parts of Park Mall shopping ...

An artist is creating an eye-catching giant doodle on the side of a town centre multi-storey car park. Sam Cox, also known as Mr Doodle, is giving up his time for free to create the artwork in ...

“Ashford town centre has a Public Spaces Protection Order that allows us to tackle anti-social behaviour which takes place in a specific area, covering particular activities, meaning that anyone ...

Former Ashford town centre manager Rob Woods has also praised the move, saying: "While it is disappointing that we have to go to these lengths, I applaud County Square for doing this to protect ...

Sk8side in Ashford town centre cut its hours from five days a week to three in March but is being forced to close due to a lack of funding and because the current director is retiring.

Ashford Borough Council says town centre footfall has been “affected by a number of issues”, particularly the cost-of-living crisis and inflation pressures.

A spokesperson for Ashford Borough Council said: "We are absolutely delighted that Mr Doodle has given his time to produce this incredible piece of art for our town centre." ...