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Race down to Lydden Hill circuit to raise money for charity

Race down to Lydden Hill circuit to raise money for charity

06 September 2014

People are invited to the Lydden Hill racing circuit today (Saturday) to experience the track in a classic race Mini.

MP demands action amid growing immigration crisis

MP demands action amid growing immigration crisis

05 September 2014

An MP calling for more to be done to deter illegal immigrants from trying to reach Kent is to visit Calais amid a growing crisis at the port.

Takeaway’s hygiene rated ‘good’

Takeaway’s hygiene rated ‘good’

05 September 2014

A Chinese takeaway that has been accused of housing cockroaches has carried a “good” hygiene rating since March.

End of an era as cinema finally switches to digital

End of an era as cinema finally switches to digital

04 September 2014

The Silver Screen cinema is thought to be the last one in the country to receive a digital upgrade.

Campaigners call for 'transparency' over international trade deal

Campaigners call for 'transparency' over international trade deal

04 September 2014

Crowds of locals gathered on the high streets of Dover and Deal to raise awareness of a controversial and international trade deal.

Hundred illegal immigrants try to storm P&O ferry to Kent

Hundred illegal immigrants try to storm P&O ferry to Kent

04 September 2014

Around 100 illegal immigrants charged onto the ramp of a P&O ferry bound for Kent after storming a port and overpowering security staff.

Supermarket sweep

Supermarket sweep

04 September 2014

A town could be getting two supermarkets after planning authorities gave the green light to applications from two different chains.

Illegal immigrant jumps out of woman's car

Illegal immigrant jumps out of woman's car

04 September 2014

A woman has told of the frightening moment an illegal immigrant jumped out of the back of her car after she drove home alone from Spain.

Calais mayor threatens to blockade port of Dover

Calais mayor threatens to blockade port of Dover

03 September 2014

A French mayor has sparked outrage by threatening to block the port of Dover in a row over illegal immigrants.

MP Laura Sandys celebrates new term at East Kent College

MP Laura Sandys celebrates new term at East Kent College

03 September 2014

MP Laura Sandys celebrated the partnership between East Kent College and Discovery Park by planting a special tree.

Call for tough action against fly-tippers

Call for tough action against fly-tippers

03 September 2014

Town and district councillor claimed he has been trying to get problem area, Folkestone Road, cleaned up for more than a year.

Cheeky Premier League pitch invader: 'pay my fine'

Cheeky Premier League pitch invader: 'pay my fine'

02 September 2014

A man who ran onto the pitch and took a free kick as West Ham faced Spurs is seeking donations... to pay his fine!

West Ham boss slams judge for saying pitch invader like Beckham

West Ham boss slams judge for saying pitch invader like Beckham

02 September 2014

The joint-chairman of West Ham FC has criticised a judge who told a pitch invader he had "bent it like Beckham".

Lanterns released in memory of biker, 21, killed in crash

Lanterns released in memory of biker, 21, killed in crash

02 September 2014

Young biker, Cameron Bracey "lived life to the full" and has been described as a "gentleman" by a friend who has spoken out on behalf of the family.

Records broken in cross-Channel travel

Records broken in cross-Channel travel

02 September 2014

Eurotunnel reached several milestones in August - but it was also a strong summer for ferry travel, with passenger numbers up at a Kent port.

D Day for Sangatte camp plans

D Day for Sangatte camp plans

02 September 2014

Controversial plans to set up a new Sangatte-style camp for migrants wanting to enter the UK are due to be submitted today.

Drivers face A20 repairs for at least three weeks

Drivers face A20 repairs for at least three weeks

01 September 2014

Overnight repairs will begin tonight to rectify a structural issue with sections of the A20 that runs through Dover.

Touching tributes to biker, 21, killed in crash

Touching tributes to biker, 21, killed in crash

01 September 2014

Grieving friends are paying tribute to an 'amazing guy' killed in a crash when he lost control of his motorbike.

Large haystack blaze in Eythorne

Large haystack blaze in Eythorne

01 September 2014

Firefighters dealt with a fire involving a large haystack in a field of stubble in Eythorne on Monday.

 Stephanie’s on a mission unstoppable

Stephanie’s on a mission unstoppable

01 September 2014

An extraordinary 10-year-old has raised more than £3,000 for charity.

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