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Bouncer jailed after clubber dies in 'sleeper hold'
30 May 2014A doorman is behind bars today after forcing a clubber into a choke hold so tight he was left unconscious and died at a Christmas party.
Kent agency nabs arts festival contract
30 May 2014A business communications firm will be promoting the Folkestone Triennial, which is attracting artists like John Lennon’s former wife Yoko Ono.
Bouncer guilty of killing man at Christmas party
30 May 2014A bouncer who boasted of using a "sleeper hold" to knock victims unconscious has been convicted of killing a man at his work Christmas party.
Slight boost for Saga shares
29 May 2014After a tough first week, the over-50s holiday firm has seen a slim rise in its value on its first full day of trading on the London Stock Exchange.
Crane driver admits string of armed raids dating back 15 years
28 May 2014A man has pleaded guilty to a series of armed robberies more than 15 years ago after his fingerprints were taken for a different case.
Arrest made after spate of distraction burglaries
28 May 2014A woman has been arrested following a spate of distraction burglaries in two Kent towns
Saga floats at bottom of valuation
26 May 2014The first shares in over-50s holiday and insurance company Saga have been traded on the London Stock Exchange at the lower end of price expectations.
Derelict pub fire latest
25 May 2014A blaze at a derelict pub in Folkestone which was tackled by more than 30 firefighters, is finally out.
Fire at derelict pub
25 May 2014Around 20 firefighters are tackling a blaze at a derelict pub in Folkestone.
Firefighters called to blaze on beach
24 May 2014A blaze on the beach at Folkestone was put out by firefighters last night.
Woman charged over fatal stabbing
24 May 2014A woman has been charged with perverting the course of justice over the fatal stabbing of a man in Folkestone.
Rhythm of life
23 May 2014Tunes and words flow from the pen of Albert Hammond, in a lifetime of chart hits
Seaside town among UK's coolest places to live
22 May 2014A Kent seaside town has been ranked one of the coolest places in Britain to buy a home.
Revealed: Where the Queen's baton relay will go through Kent
22 May 2014Areas in Kent that will be part of the Queen's baton relay ahead of this summer's Commonwealth Games have been revealed.
Smoke detector catches fire
22 May 2014A smoke detector did its job and sounded off during a blaze - and then caught light as well.
Bouncer denies using fatal 'sleeper' hold on drunk clubber
21 May 2014A bouncer accused of killing a salesman at a Christmas party has denied using a hold on him that can put its victims to sleep.
Bank announces branch closure
21 May 2014NatWest has announced it will close one of its branches in a Kent town but there will be no job losses.
Police investigate after ATM stuffed with dog mess
21 May 2014An investigation has been launched after dog mess was poked into the card slot of a cash machine.
Police called after man reported on tracks
20 May 2014Trains were stopped last night after a man was reported to be on tracks near a rail station.
Ab Fab star helps bring Gurkha statue dreams closer
20 May 2014Actress Joanna Lumley has visited Kent to give a huge boost to a fund for a statue honouring thousands of Gurkha soldiers who have died in combat.
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