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Government wins backing, but two Kent MPs vote against air strikes
02 December 2015Two Kent MPs have voted against military action in Syria but the government has wons backing for air strikes.
Migrant died of 'catastrophic head injury' in tunnel
02 December 2015A Sudanese man who died of a "catastrophic head injury" while trying to reach Britain on the back of a freight train had hoped to study here.
Ex-Big Brother housemate slammed for murder prank
01 December 2015A joker is facing calls to have his YouTube account deleted after filming a prank video of a man being murdered in front of his best friend.
Saga offloads care business
01 December 2015Over-50s company Saga has sold Allied Healthcare amid concerns to cuts in local authority spending to the sector.
'Rudolph' makes a dasher for it
01 December 2015A spooked reindeer escaped and was recaptured at a lights parade - by a quick-thinking PC who grabbed his antlers!
Who throws away a throne?
30 November 2015A throne was found dumped in woods along with other items as councillors agree to target the the problem of fly-tipping in Shepway.
Business awards entries opening soon
30 November 2015Companies can get the recognition they deserve when the Kent Excellence in Business Awards return.
Father jailed over war medal theft
30 November 2015A man has been jailed for more than two years after police found him with stolen First and Second World War medals.
Would-be thieves cause £200 damage to poster frame
28 November 2015A poster frame was severely damaged in an attempted theft on a cinema.
Missing man found safe
27 November 2015A man who sparked a missing persons appeal after disappearing from his home has been found safe and well two weeks on.
Moped rider hurt in crash
27 November 2015A man on his moped was hurt in a road accident.
Jail for boss after woman loses part of finger in explosion
26 November 2015A woman lost part of her finger when a stun grenade exploded in her hand at a War and Peace event.
'We won't let you down', sprucer scheme promises
26 November 2015A fundraising campaign to keep Folkestone's sprucer scheme going has gone past its target meaning the work can continue.
Wasp infestation school shut again after pupil stung
26 November 2015A primary school has been forced to close for the third day this week after a boy was stung following another wasp infestation.
Security checks cause long delays on motorway
25 November 2015Traffic is heavy along the M20 - due to increased security checks and the general high volume of vehicles.
Government's £250m fund to solve Operation Stack
25 November 2015Chancellor George Osborne has revealed new measures to tackle the problems caused on Kent's roads by Operation Stack.
Warning after chip pan fire
25 November 2015Fire service issues warning after chip pan fire sparked up in kitchen in Folkestone flat early this morning.
No injuries after car flips
25 November 2015A car flipped onto its side after a crash in Folkestone last night.
Government's £250m fund to solve Operation Stack
25 November 2015Chancellor George Osborne has revealed new measures to tackle the problems caused on Kent's roads by Operation Stack.
Folkestone Book Festival's grand finale
25 November 2015It’s the final chapter of the county's biggest literary festival this weekend as the 10-day extravaganza reaches its finale.
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The abandoned ‘ghost road’ that once took holidaymakers to the Kent coast
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Motorway reopens after fuel spillage in collision
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Dad who took cocaine on holiday still had drug in system when stopped by police
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Everything you need to know about Kent’s biggest Christmas market
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Christmas events cancelled amid weather warning
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