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Streaker shopper 'not county cricketer'

Streaker shopper 'not county cricketer'

A county cricket club says reports of one their players streaking at a supermarket were a case of “mistaken identity”.

Witnesses sought after biker badly hurt

Witnesses sought after biker badly hurt

A motorcyclist is in a stable condition in hospital today after a serious crash that closed a stretch of the A20 in both directions.

Have you seen Ted?

Have you seen Ted?

A mum is appealing for the return of a cuddly toy who went missing in Ashford yesterday

Man suffers head injuries in fall

Man suffers head injuries in fall

The air ambulance was called after a man suffered a head injury during a fall in Ashford.

Delays after M20 bike smash

Delays after M20 bike smash

Commuters have been facing long delays on the M20 this morning after a motorcyclist suffered a suspected broken leg in a crash.

Children left heartbroken after puppies stolen

Children left heartbroken after puppies stolen

A family from Egerton is appealing for information after thieves broken into stables and took two foxhound puppies

Woman, 81, tied up as thieves ransack home

Woman, 81, tied up as thieves ransack home

An elderly woman suffered a "frightening" ordeal at the hands of thieves who raided her home and left her tied to a chair.

Blow me! 'Whale' spotted off coast

Blow me! 'Whale' spotted off coast

Coastguard crews were called to a beached whale off the Folkestone coast - but all wasn't what it seemed...

Dog ensures ex-soldier doesn't get Blue

Dog ensures ex-soldier doesn't get Blue

A talented dog who can open doors, empty the washing machine and pick up post has given a disabled former soldier a new lease of life.

Man dies after being spoken to by police

Man dies after being spoken to by police

A man has collapsed and died moments after being spoken to by police in a Folkestone street.

Raiders force open hotel safe

Raiders force open hotel safe

Three robbers who jumped over the counter of a hotel reception before forcing open the safe are being hunted.

Do you know youth who assaulted boy on bus?

Do you know youth who assaulted boy on bus?

Police have released a CCTV image of a youth they want to speak to in connection with an assault on a bus.

Pair's lucky escape after 'freak' electric blanket fire

Pair's lucky escape after 'freak' electric blanket fire

An elderly couple were lucky not to be hurt after a freak fire involving an electric blanket... and a restless night's sleep.

Lorry driver hurt in suspected road rage attack

Lorry driver hurt in suspected road rage attack

A lorry driver was kicked and punched on the road by a car passenger.

County cricket club hit for six by streaker

County cricket club hit for six by streaker

Club bosses are carrying out an internal inquiry after a member is said to have streaked through Sainsbury's.

Man collapses and dies at station

Man collapses and dies at station

A man in his 60s has collapsed and died on the stairs at Ashford International station.

Hythe name two new directors

Hythe name two new directors

Hythe have appointed John Dowsett as new club chairman and Peter Cuffe as commercial director.

Fullicks named Invicta's stadium sponsor

Fullicks named Invicta's stadium sponsor

Folkestone Invicta have confirmed Fullicks as their new stadium sponsor while striker Simon Austin has returned to the club.

Tragic teen might have crashed while swerving to avoid animal

Tragic teen might have crashed while swerving to avoid animal

A girl might have been swerving to avoid an animal when she lost control of her car in a crash that killed her and her boyfriend, an inquest heard.

Raiders force open tills at shop

Raiders force open tills at shop

Cash and cigarettes have been stolen by raiders - including one thought to have had a gun - who forced open tills at a supermarket last night.

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