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Wet weekend ahead as rain warning issued
30 September 2016October's set to get off to a wet start as forecasters issue a severe weather warning for heavy rain and potential storms.
Ambulance service rated 'inadequate'
29 September 2016South East Coast Ambulance Service is to be placed in special measures after inspectors branded the trust inadequate.
'Mini garden town' given the thumbs up
28 September 2016A development to turn derelict land in an area of outstanding natural beauty into a “mini garden town” has been given unanimous approval to go ahead.
High speed commute returns to 12 carriages next week
28 September 2016Passengers had been coping with the reduced service since the summer after the number of carriages was halved.
Store buzz over who's moving in
28 September 2016A major food giant could be signing up to an industrial estate as DIY retailers B&Q edges towards its closure early next year.
Crossing battle after gran died
28 September 2016A grieving family have set up a petition to get a crossing installed near to where an elderly woman was killed.
Allardyce expected to leave 'by mutual agreement'
27 September 2016England manager Sam Allardyce has quit after just 67 days following mounting pressure from the FA and MPs.
Arrest after train station collapse
27 September 2016A man remains in police custody this morning after he was arrested on suspicion of being drunk and disorderly outside a train station.
Rizzle Kicks cancels Kent gig
27 September 2016Fans of hip-hop duo Rizzle Kicks have been left disappointed after they pull the plug on their November/December tour, which includes a Kent date.
Southern exec to be new boss at HS1
26 September 2016A top executive at the owner of troubled train operator Southern is to become the boss of High Speed 1, the line running from London through Kent.
Labour councillor defects to Tories after Corbyn vote
26 September 2016A Jewish Labour councillor has joined the Conservatives after Corbyn's re-election, saying she cannot support a party that "tolerates anti-Semitism".
New parents sentenced for money laundering
26 September 2016A newborn baby sat outside a courtroom as its mother and father were sentenced for international money laundering.
Seven half marathons in seven days
26 September 2016A man embarked on a seven day challenge in memory of his friend who died suddenly from leukaemia.
Shocking damage to memorial to war dead
25 September 2016A town centre war memorial has been badly damaged after it was hit by a lorry - and then also kicked by a group of youths.
Firefighters tackle kitchen blaze
23 September 2016Crews were called to a house in Hawkinge last night to put out a fire believed to have started in an oven.
Campaigners secure Heritage Lottery Funds
23 September 2016Campaigners have secured £10,000 to help towards the restoration of a grade-II listed seafront tea room
Search for stolen classic sixties Jag
23 September 2016A hunt is on to find a classic car worth nearly £200,000 after it was stolen from outside a hotel.
First Class 2016: Folkestone schools taking part
22 September 2016Our photographers have been visiting schools across Folkestone to capture children's first days at school.
Shortened train services cause nightmare commutes
22 September 2016Commuters are furious that they may be forced to travel on a shorter train until the end of the year, causing a daily nightmare on their commute.
Watch: Thieves steal charity boxes from barbers
22 September 2016CCTV footage shows heartless thieves raiding a barbers and taking more than £150 in charity donations.
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