Figures showing the proportion of child obesity across England has highlighted a stark problem in one corner of Cheshire. The local authority area of Halton is one of the worst areas in the country ...

A Kent vineyard has been named best in the country - and has just made it into the world's top 50. Leading wine producer Gusbourne, based in Appledore near Ashford, has been ranked 50th in the World’s ...

Waterstones is to return to a closure-hit shopping centre - and is set to open before Christmas. The chain left Ashford’s County Square in June having occupied a spot next to Superdrug for more than a ...

New data from the NHS suggests that two Midland towns have the highest estimated obesity level in year 6 aged children. It ...

The formation of the South West of England Technology Sector Advisory Board was coordinated by Tech South West, which covers ...

A former England cricketer has backed plans for 16 new homes and a spa in a village that could benefit its cricket club. Devon Malcolm, who is president of Brixworth Cricket Club in ...

It is a blisteringly cold day when I arrive at North Devon’s Saunton Sands Hotel ... provided better growing conditions for grapes in England. Quality has improved, with wines from the UK ...

The FA has announced that UEFA Champions League winner Thomas Tuchel is the new England senior men’s head coach and will be assisted by internationally renowned English coach Anthony Barry. Tuchel ...

A379 in both directions re-opened, overturned tractor removed from Ashford turn off ( Aveton Gifford ) to Harraton Cross Junction (Modbury). Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service said one ...

Traffic monitor Inrix reports: "A379 in both directions closed due to overturned tractor from Ashford turn off ( Aveton Gifford ) to Harraton Cross Junction (Modbury)." Devon and Somerset Fire and ...

Ashford's Sojan Joseph announced last month he would be giving up his role as councillor for the Aylesford and East Stour ward. Labour MP Sojan Joseph gave up his seat on Ashford Borough Council ...

Devon, in June last year. Giving evidence during his trial, the boy said he kept two hammers by his bed "for protection" from a "zombie apocalypse". He claimed during his trial that he was ...