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Arrests following fire and car 'thefts'

Arrests following fire and car 'thefts'

04 August 2016

A 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

Family faces eviction due to overhanging trees

04 August 2016

A 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

Broken glass sparks police cordon

04 August 2016

A 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

Two arrested following car thefts

04 August 2016

Two people have been arrested on suspicion of stealing items from cars in three adjacent roads.

Couple's joy at lottery and racing win

Couple's joy at lottery and racing win

03 August 2016

A 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

'Worryingly low' number of vessels protect our coast: MPs

03 August 2016

Our 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

Something fishy's going on in Folkestone

03 August 2016

A 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

Chain eyes up possible site

03 August 2016

A national coffee chain is looking at the possibility of setting up shop in a seaside location.

Council CEO suffers heart attack

Council CEO suffers heart attack

02 August 2016

A district council chief executive officer is recovering from a heart attack after hospital treatment.

Delays clear after M20 crash involving three lorries

Delays clear after M20 crash involving three lorries

02 August 2016

Traffic has returned to normal, several hours after a crash involving three lorries on the motorway.

Dog chase in pyjamas

Dog chase in pyjamas

02 August 2016

A 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'

Pair arrested after man 'falls from height'

02 August 2016

A man and a woman have been arrested in connection with a "disturbance" where a man fell from a height.

Money launderer shamed by photo

Money launderer shamed by photo

01 August 2016

An 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

Wartime shell found washed up on beach

01 August 2016

Bomb 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

Man rushed to hospital after fall

01 August 2016

A 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

Three car smash leads to arrest

01 August 2016

A 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

Baby giraffe's big role for species' future

31 July 2016

Keepers 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

Relief as Dover escapes 'Black Saturday' traffic gridlock prediction

30 July 2016

Fears 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

Thieves steal charity cash donated for cancer girl's treatment

30 July 2016

A 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

Main route closed for bridge repairs

29 July 2016

A town centre road will be closed for a week to allow for bridge repairs.

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