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Twenty years since devastating floods
12 August 2016It has been two decades since hundreds of properties and businesses fell victim to a flash flood.
Business owners fear for trade if flats are given the go-ahead
11 August 2016Two well-established business owners fear a block of flats being built in front of their shops will cause trade to drop.
Horror as semi-nude woman tries on knickers in Primark
11 August 2016Shoppers looked away in horror as a woman stripped from the waist down and started trying on underwear in the middle of a shop floor.
Eurostar staff to strike
10 August 2016Eurostar rail workers are to take seven days of strike action over two weekends this month, in a row over their work-life balance.
PC awarded £27k for racial discrimination
10 August 2016A police officer whose superior had to look up racism in a dictionary has been awarded more than £27,000 in damages and compensation.
'Beer thief' ran from scene
10 August 2016Police officers searched several streets last night after a man allegedly stole beer and ran from a convenience store.
'Shark sighting' sparks beach search
10 August 2016Beach-goers were alarmed to find what they thought was a baby shark on rocks alongside a sandy stretch.
Consultation begins on huge Stack lorry park
09 August 2016A consultation on the design of a new lorry park - housing 3,600 lorries when Operation Stack is in force - is due to start on Friday.
Is there such a thing as a 'dangerous' dog breed?
09 August 2016Since 1996 it's been illegal to own pit bulls, fila brasilieros and other "dangerous" dog breeds, but the RSPCA wants to change that.
Mother releases book to 'empower women'
09 August 2016It's Never About the Fitness is the title of a new book written by a mother who wants women to be at their 'personal best' on a daily basis.
Skills shortage felt by 86% of firms
08 August 2016The uncertainty over Brexit had a limited affect on the jobs market but there remains a shortage of skilled labour in the county, new research said.
Big hitters of the book world at the Folkestone Book Festival
08 August 2016Former London Mayor Ken Livingstone and Gruffalo creator Axel Scheffler are among the stars lining up for this year's Folkestone Book Festival.
Summer days out in Kent: Along the coast
07 August 2016We don’t want you to waste a minute of summer: here's a jam-packed guide to tip-top days out along the Kent coast.
Hundreds attend trawler race
06 August 2016This Kent harbour has been packed with people all day for the popular trawler race and harbour festival.
'Lorries are ruining our lives'
05 August 2016Neighbours claim constant lorry movements from a factory are blighting their lives and even damaging their homes.
More delays expected at Dover
05 August 2016Motorists heading to Dover tomorrow are advised to plan their journeys amid expectations of increased traffic arriving at the Port of Dover.
Dog saint will save animals from cruelty
05 August 2016A dog lover will be giving severely neglected dogs from Bulgaria a second chance in life by starting her own kennels. WARNING: Graphic pic in story.
Neighbour's 'altercation' sparks emergency response
05 August 2016A man came away with minor injuries after an altercation with his neighbour.
Off to conquer Kilimanjaro to help grandad
05 August 2016An ambitious woman is climbing Mount Kilimanjaro to raise money and awareness of Parkison's disease
Arrests following fire and car 'thefts'
04 August 2016A man has been released and another bailed following a tree fire, theft from a vehicle and interference with a car.
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Hundreds in the dark after power cuts
