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Pensioner ploughs car into shop

Pensioner ploughs car into shop

16 November 2016

Emergency services were called to the scene after an elderly driver ploughed a car into a shop, narrowly missing the front window.

Book in for a feast of literature which starts with a bang

Book in for a feast of literature which starts with a bang

16 November 2016

The Folkestone Book Festival kicks off a 10-day feast of literature with a Christmas lights switch-on, live music and fireworks.

Tunnel adds £91bn to economy

Tunnel adds £91bn to economy

14 November 2016

The Channel Tunnel is responsible for more than £91 billion of trade a year, according to a new report.

Motorcyclist 'had an impact on everyone's life'

Motorcyclist 'had an impact on everyone's life'

14 November 2016

The 28-year-old motorcyclist who died when his bike collided with a lorry on the M20 has been named.

Two arrests after woman, 25, dies in M20 crash

Two arrests after woman, 25, dies in M20 crash

14 November 2016

Two men have been arrested after a young woman was killed in a crash on the M20.

Anger as council workers flout parking rules near school

Anger as council workers flout parking rules near school

13 November 2016

A father has accused council staff of flouting parking rules outside a school after catching vehicles parked in a restricted zone.

Man, 90, dies after fire at retirement flats

Man, 90, dies after fire at retirement flats

13 November 2016

A 90-year-old man died after a fire broke out in the bedroom of a fifth floor flat last night.

Occupants flee caravan after blaze erupts

Occupants flee caravan after blaze erupts

13 November 2016

Firefighters spent more than two hours tackling flames in the roof space of a caravan last night.

Fears 'sinkhole' could get bigger

Fears 'sinkhole' could get bigger

12 November 2016

A small but deep sinkhole has opened up in a residential road and it is feared that it will get bigger.

Police appeal for witnesses after motorcyclist's death

Police appeal for witnesses after motorcyclist's death

12 November 2016

The M20 re-opened this afternoon - 10 hours after a motorcyclist was killed in a collision with a lorry.

Long delays after three car crash blocks road

Long delays after three car crash blocks road

11 November 2016

A serious accident thought to involve three cars gridlocked roads around a Kent village this evening, with drivers stuck for more than two hours.

Shepway remembers: Fallen heroes to be honoured this weekend

Shepway remembers: Fallen heroes to be honoured this weekend

11 November 2016

Our fallen heroes in battle will be remembered in a series of parades and remembrance services today and over the weekend for Remembrance Sunday.

Go-ahead for 12,000-home Garden Town

Go-ahead for 12,000-home Garden Town

11 November 2016

The Government has approved proposals for a new Garden Town in Kent for 12,000 homes, schools, railway station, business space and doctors surgeries.

Busted talk albums, reforming and their date with Folkestone

Busted talk albums, reforming and their date with Folkestone

10 November 2016

Busted will be on kmfm's Hit List, discussing their upcoming date in Folkestone and their first album for 12 years.

Judges refuse to overturn joint enterprise convictions

Judges refuse to overturn joint enterprise convictions

10 November 2016

Campaigners say they will fight on after judges refused to overturn murder convictions in the first test cases on the law of ‘joint enterprise’.

Overturned car on M20

Overturned car on M20

10 November 2016

Delays have been cleared following an overturned car on the M20 motorway between Hythe and Ashford.

Poppy seller 'chooses' supermarket location

Poppy seller 'chooses' supermarket location

10 November 2016

A supermarket giant has denied "relegating" a poppy seller into its "freezing cold" front foyer after a social media complaint went viral.

Popular motorcyclist crashed into trailer and lorry

Popular motorcyclist crashed into trailer and lorry

10 November 2016

A young and popular motorcyclist died after crashing into a trailer and a stationary lorry at "considerable speed", an inquest heard.

Let there be light: Christmas switch-ons across Kent

Let there be light: Christmas switch-ons across Kent

09 November 2016

Christmas starts here: Light switch-ons and family festivities in the run-up to Christmas across the county in the coming weeks.

Firefighters rush...to false alarm

Firefighters rush...to false alarm

09 November 2016

A fire engine was called to a block of flats in the early hours of this morning, but on arrival, its services were not needed as there was no fire.

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