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Fallen tree blocks road
09 March 2016A fallen tree is blocking a major route that links Folkestone to Dover this morning.
Probe launched into cause of major nightclub fire
09 March 2016An investigation has been launched into the cause of a major blaze which ripped through the site of a former nightclub overnight.
Homework back but pupils won't have to do it
08 March 2016A school has just closed its consultation with parents over a new homework policy after Ofsted identified it as an area for improvement.
Taxi driver assaulted after picking up clubbers
08 March 2016Police have appealed to track down a man after a taxi driver was assaulted in an attempted robbery when he dropped them off after a night out.
Harbour arm reopening weekend line up announced
08 March 2016The programme of events for the reopening weekend of Folkestone Harbour Arm has been revealed.
Protesters fight school closure plans again
08 March 2016Parents and pupils will be lobbying county councillors ahead of crunch meeting over plans to shut a school, with protesters set to present their case.
Migrant holding centres condemned by inspector
08 March 2016Inspectors have criticised conditions at migrant holding centres in Kent, with detainees left hungry, ill and sleeping on concrete.
New memorial for VC hero unveiled
06 March 2016A service will be held in honour of a Kent war hero exactly 100 years after action in France, which saw him awarded the Victoria Cross.
Youngsters kicked off train for 'smoking weed'
04 March 2016A group of teenagers were booted off a train for reportedly sparking up a joint inside a carriage this morning.
'It really shows the power of social media'
04 March 2016A dog owner has thanked the 'power of social media' after his pet ran away and an online campaign had him back home within hours.
Eurotunnel and Port of Dover query Op Stack lorry park
04 March 2016Cross channel operators say they have reservations about building a huge lorry park to solve Operation Stack.
Fire ladder used to rescue ailing trucker from cab
04 March 2016A fire ladder was needed to get a sick lorry driver down from his cab.
Dinosaur park opening date revealed
03 March 2016There really was a full size dinosaur on the loose around Kent today. Did you see it and wonder why?
Elderly couple in hospital after being hit by van
03 March 2016An elderly man and woman have been taken to hospital with serious injuries after being hit by a van near a supermarket.
UK could get 'Jungle' if UK votes for Brexit: French minister
03 March 2016A senior French minister has warned a 'Jungle' camp of migrants could come to the UK if Britain votes for a Brexit.
Fresh warning that a Brexit vote would see border checks moved back to Dover
03 March 2016A senior French minister warns that if the UK left the EU, Calais border checks would be moved back to Kent
Final roll of the dice to save threatened school
02 March 2016A last-ditch effort has been made to stop Kent County Council from closing a school.
Main road reopens after crash
02 March 2016A major route through the county was closed this morning after a crash near a village pub.
Burglars steal councillor's medals just days after death
02 March 2016Burglars have targeted the home of a veteran councillor just days after his death, stealing items including medals.
Call for action after tragic dad's heroin death
02 March 2016A councillor has called for an improvement in addiction services after her brother died of a heroin overdose, just weeks after losing his leg.
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