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Woman hit by car

Woman hit by car

28 June 2016

A woman in her 40s has been rushed to hospital this morning with head injuries after she was knocked over by a car.

Keen sportsman, 21, dies in crash

Keen sportsman, 21, dies in crash

27 June 2016

The family of a young man killed in an accident say he was sweet, loyal and decent.

Smoking bus sparked fire brigade call-out

Smoking bus sparked fire brigade call-out

27 June 2016

A school's private bus was stopped on its way to pick up children this morning after smoke began emerging from the engine compartment.

Calais mayor pushes for border renegotiations after Brexit result

Calais mayor pushes for border renegotiations after Brexit result

25 June 2016

UK border checks in France could be endangered after the Calais mayor said Brits should face the consequences of Brexit

Show your support for Armed Forces

Show your support for Armed Forces

25 June 2016

Folkestone’s Armed Forces Day will see various groups come together to honour people who have served for this country.

Three vehicle crash claimed life of motorcyclist

Three vehicle crash claimed life of motorcyclist

25 June 2016

A major route was closed for more than eight hours on Friday after a serious crash involving three vehicles claimed the life of a motorcyclist.

Shepway reacts to EU vote

Shepway reacts to EU vote

24 June 2016

Reactions are coming in from Shepway residents after the UK voted to leave the EU.

Gang steals barbecue in unprovoked attack

Gang steals barbecue in unprovoked attack

24 June 2016

A gang made off with a barbecue as well as cash and phones after attacking two men in a park.

Road closed after serious crash

Road closed after serious crash

24 June 2016

A major road has been closed following a crash with a horsebox and a motorbike this afternoon.

'I can't believe it is in real magazines, or real shops'

'I can't believe it is in real magazines, or real shops'

23 June 2016

A print designer never knew that a 10-month-old tribal painting would be debuted on a selection of Marks & Spencer's summer range clothing.

Flood warnings issued for several areas

Flood warnings issued for several areas

22 June 2016

The Environment Agency has issued flood warnings for several parts of Kent tonight as up to 50mm of rain is expected to fall overnight.

Crime wave hits town centre businesses

Crime wave hits town centre businesses

22 June 2016

Several town centre businesses have been targeted by thieves after overnight raid.

The long walk to freedom...

The long walk to freedom...

22 June 2016

A Sudanese migrant who walked the length of the Channel tunnel has walked free from court.

Kent to be lashed by rain until Friday

Kent to be lashed by rain until Friday

22 June 2016

Rain is set to soak the county for more than two days - as the Met Office upgrades its weather warning for Kent to the more severe "amber".

 Volunteers sought to help restore neglected graves

Volunteers sought to help restore neglected graves

22 June 2016

An appeal has been made to help restore the overgrown historic graveyard in Folkestone.

Missing manhole cover caused rush hour delays

Missing manhole cover caused rush hour delays

21 June 2016

A missing manhole cover is causing delays on a busy dual carriageway this morning.

Police investigate post office break-in

Police investigate post office break-in

21 June 2016

Police officers remain at the scene of a post office after reports of an over-night break-in.

Yobs hurl rocks at rail workers from cliff

Yobs hurl rocks at rail workers from cliff

21 June 2016

Rock-throwing louts have been targeting staff working on railway line, missing them by inches.

Workers stuck for two hours after cherry-picker topples

Workers stuck for two hours after cherry-picker topples

20 June 2016

Two workmen were left stranded for two hours after the cherry-picker they were working from dropped about 25ft after slipping on wet soil.

Attempted murderer jailed for nearly three decades

Attempted murderer jailed for nearly three decades

20 June 2016

A pensioner who fought off a savage murderous knifeman came face to face with the frenzied attacker as he was jailed for nearly 30 years.

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