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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.
Family faces eviction due to overhanging trees
04 August 2016A row regarding overhanging trees could see a council house tenant evicted - but they say they don't have the money to pay for the work.
Broken glass sparks police cordon
04 August 2016A small section of a town centre was cordoned off to the public...while workmen replaced a sheet of glass that had shattered over the floor.
Two arrested following car thefts
04 August 2016Two people have been arrested on suspicion of stealing items from cars in three adjacent roads.
Couple's joy at lottery and racing win
03 August 2016A retired couple are celebrating after winning the lottery on the same day they picked up a big win on the horses.
'Worryingly low' number of vessels protect our coast: MPs
03 August 2016Our coasts are being woefully protected against people smugglers, with just three boats guarding thousands of miles of borders, it's been revealed.
Something fishy's going on in Folkestone
03 August 2016A weekend of fishy festivities will take place in Folkestone with the annual trawler race, a funfair and fish pie competition.
Chain eyes up possible site
03 August 2016A national coffee chain is looking at the possibility of setting up shop in a seaside location.
Council CEO suffers heart attack
02 August 2016A district council chief executive officer is recovering from a heart attack after hospital treatment.
Delays clear after M20 crash involving three lorries
02 August 2016Traffic has returned to normal, several hours after a crash involving three lorries on the motorway.
Dog chase in pyjamas
02 August 2016A dachshund on the loose was scooped up by a neighbour who had managed to track the dog down in her night wear.
Pair arrested after man 'falls from height'
02 August 2016A man and a woman have been arrested in connection with a "disturbance" where a man fell from a height.
Money launderer shamed by photo
01 August 2016An international drug ring member was exposed as a crook - after this photograph of him with wads of cash was found on his phone.
Wartime shell found washed up on beach
01 August 2016Bomb disposal experts were called to a Kent beach after a wartime shell was found washed up on the shore.
Man rushed to hospital after fall
01 August 2016A man was rushed to a London hospital after a fall in a private address, injuring his upper arm and abdomen.
Three car smash leads to arrest
01 August 2016A 55-year-old has been arrested on suspicion of failing to stop after a three-car crash and being unfit to drive.
Baby giraffe's big role for species' future
31 July 2016Keepers are over the moon at the birth of a baby giraffe at a Kent wildlife park - the first one born there for eight years.
Relief as Dover escapes 'Black Saturday' traffic gridlock prediction
30 July 2016Fears of a repeat of last weekend's nightmare for holiday traffic heading to the Port of Dover has failed to materialise.
Thieves steal charity cash donated for cancer girl's treatment
30 July 2016A shop owner raising money to fund a teenager's cancer treatment in the USA says he was left angry after thieves stole a collection box.
Main route closed for bridge repairs
29 July 2016A town centre road will be closed for a week to allow for bridge repairs.