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Investigation into fire at flats
11 July 2015An investigation is under way into the cause of a fire which spread to the ground floor of flats.
Have you heard of the Battle of Britain?
10 July 2015As the 75th anniversary of the Battle of Britain is marked, shocking statistics reveal that four out of 10 people haven't heard of the air battle.
Man rescued after clifftop fall
09 July 2015Emergency crews have rescued a man who plunged 15 feet down a hole - thought to be a former wartime bunker - on top of cliffs this afternoon.
Multi-million investment for old town
09 July 2015A multi-million pound regeneration project has been announced for the old town and creative quarter for new shops, cafes, homes and work space.
Leader pours scorn on lorry park
09 July 2015A council leader's vowed to "fight every inch of the way" plans to create a lorry park in his area to ease Op Stack misery.
Lifeboat warns of drowning risk on beaches
09 July 2015As thousands of people head to the beach this summer, the RNLI has launched its drowning prevention campaign called Respect the Water.
Ten things you need to know about the budget
08 July 2015How will today's budget will affect you? Here's a quick guide.
Abandoned dogs in need of loving new homes
08 July 2015A German Shepherd and a Staffordshire bull terrier who were both found dumped in Kent are in desperate need of forever homes.
Elderly woman targeted by cold caller burglar
07 July 2015Residents are being warned about cold callers after an elderly woman was burgled at her home.
'Action needed now' to find Stack alternative
07 July 2015Seven of the county's MPs have met the transport secretary in a bid to thrash out an alternative to Operation Stack.
Op Stack scaled back
07 July 2015Operation Stack has been scaled back after warnings the disruption to Kent's roads could continue into the weekend.
Farm land could 'house' Stack lorries
07 July 2015Lorries caught up in Operation Stack could be diverted off the motorway and parked in a field in future, it's been revealed.
Eight people taken to hospital after minibus crash
06 July 2015All eight occupants of a minibus were taken to hospital this morning after a two-vehicle crash.
Battle of Britain Memorial scoops top award
06 July 2015The Battle of Britain Memorial in Capel-le-Ferne is the best innovative construction in the South East after winning an award from building control.
Four grass fires in 36 hours as Shepway swelters
02 July 2015Firefighers had to deal with three blazes at Lydd Ranges and one in Folkestone.
Four rescued after fire in flat
02 July 2015Four people suffering smoke inhalation were led to safety after a fire in Folkestone.
Night-time pyjama walk in aid of hospice
02 July 2015Hundreds of people donned their jazzed-up jim-jams and walked through the night to raise cash for Pilgrims Hospices.
Saga strategy for senior bikers
02 July 2015The over-50s firm has completed the buyout of a motorbike insurer after a surge in spending among older riders on two wheels.
Prince Charles in Kent to honour Gurkhas
01 July 2015The Prince of Wales is today attending a ceremony to commemorate 200 years of Gurkha service to Britain.
By Royal and fabulous appointment
01 July 2015A new memorial to honour the Gurkhas in their support to the UK in Folkestone will be unveiled by a royal and Ab Fab actress Joanna Lumley.
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Car overturns on main road in town centre
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Air ambulance lands after head-on smash between bus and car
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Public warned not to approach Kent killer being hunted by police
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Non-smoker fined for dropping cigarette in town she’s ‘never been to’
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Sadness as seaside kiosk boss calls it a day after 53 years
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