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Ashford Port Health impact being felt at Sevington Border Control Post
Freedom Leisure awarded new leisure centre contract in Kent
Ashford Borough Council to continue supporting cultural events and festivals
Ashford sees tourism visitor numbers and economic impact bounce back
Mr Doodle goes to town…
Ashford Borough Council moves from Civic Centre to International House
Ashford residents enjoyed festive fun at Carnival of the Baubles despite storm
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Ashford United FC secures exciting new stadium sponsorship with Green Box Recycling Kent
Council preparing for move from Civic Centre to International House
Carnival of the Baubles to light up Ashford Town Centre on Saturday 23 November
Ashford's month-long live music event Create draws record numbers
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