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So much has changed – except church

So much has changed – except church

20 February 2016

Two of Britain's greatest artists painted one Kent town... but would they recognise it now?

Road closed after crash

Road closed after crash

19 February 2016

A road has been closed after a crash which left oil spilled over the carriageway.

Arson suspected for third time at derelict building

Arson suspected for third time at derelict building

19 February 2016

Fire crews tackled a suspicious blaze at a derelict building last night - it's the third time they've been called there this year.

E-fit of Boxing Day attacker released

E-fit of Boxing Day attacker released

18 February 2016

Officers have released an image of a man they are hunting in connection with an assault on a woman on Boxing Day morning.

Tunnel's migrant compensation claim

Tunnel's migrant compensation claim

18 February 2016

Eurotunnel has asked the British and French governments to reimburse it over £20 million to compensate for lost revenue during the migrant crisis.

Pair taken to hospital after crash

Pair taken to hospital after crash

18 February 2016

Fire crews were called to a crash involving two cars last night after fears one of them was about to catch fire.

Large jellyfish washed up on shore

Large jellyfish washed up on shore

18 February 2016

A large jellyfish that washed up on the east Kent shoreline was spotted by a six-year-old boy who was exploring the beach during half term.

Mamma Mia! It's Abba time

Mamma Mia! It's Abba time

18 February 2016

Top Abba tribute act Waterloo - The Best of Abba Tribute Show will be bringing the Swedish 70s to Folkestone this weekend.

'Oh my god, I'm a millionaire!'

'Oh my god, I'm a millionaire!'

18 February 2016

Hear the moment a woman called the National Lottery helpline thinking she had won £1,000 - only to discover it was £1 million.

Assault on woman - police investigating

Assault on woman - police investigating

17 February 2016

A 21-year-old man has been arrested by police investigating an assault on a woman near a newsagent's store.

Closure of Pent Valley School in Folkestone edges closer

Closure of Pent Valley School in Folkestone edges closer

17 February 2016

County councillors have backed a recommendation to close Pen Valley School despite protests

High-speed chase ends at level crossing

High-speed chase ends at level crossing

17 February 2016

Police chased a "teenage joyrider" across several miles of narrow country lanes until he was forced to stop at a closed level crossing.

Lone voice in support of school's closure

Lone voice in support of school's closure

16 February 2016

Members will consider the county council's proposals to close a Kent school after it is revealed just one person supported them.

Dutchman held over £1m 'cocaine smuggle'

Dutchman held over £1m 'cocaine smuggle'

16 February 2016

A Dutchman has appeared in court after allegedly trying to smuggle cocaine into Kent.

Tunnel can take a truckload more

Tunnel can take a truckload more

15 February 2016

Eurotunnel will be able to take 300 vehicles an hour through its terminal after launching a new check-in for trucks and addings five access lanes.

Sea wall will need full rebuild

Sea wall will need full rebuild

15 February 2016

The sea wall between Dover and Folkestone which has closed the railway line will need a full rebuild rather than repair, says MP.

Car on fire in road

Car on fire in road

13 February 2016

A Ford Mondeo was found alight on Cheriton Road, Folkestone, in the early hours of this morning

Racist spared jail after violent attack

Racist spared jail after violent attack

12 February 2016

A thug who brandished a crowbar and launched a volley of racist abuse in the Channel Tunnel terminal has been spared a prison spell.

Crews deal with bus blaze and chimney fire

Crews deal with bus blaze and chimney fire

12 February 2016

Firefighters were called to a burning bus last night and a chimney fire in the space of 15 minutes.

Motorway closed after campervan flips

Motorway closed after campervan flips

11 February 2016

Part of the M20 has been closed this morning after a campervan reportedly overturned.

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