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'The doctor said he wouldn’t be here by the end of the day'

05 May 2016
'The doctor said he wouldn’t be here by the end of the day'

Born four months early, Noah Foley was given just the faintest chance of survival - yet somehow, he beat all the odds.

Traders’ warnings over impact of traffic switch

04 May 2016
Traders’ warnings over impact of traffic switch

Two-way traffic switch will come into force next week. But traders have warned about the impact it could have on their businesses.

Chip shop fined for maggot-infested bins

02 May 2016
Chip shop fined for maggot-infested bins

A chip shop boss has been fined after admitting having maggot-infested bins overflowing with food waste.

Wind tunnel test for Invictus athlete

29 April 2016
Wind tunnel test for Invictus athlete

A soldier preparing for the Invictus Games took on a training session with a difference - a wind tunnel normally used to test cars' performance.

Petrol station worker assaulted in raid

28 April 2016
Petrol station worker assaulted in raid

A petrol station worker was assaulted and left with head injuries when robbers demanded money from the till.

Bank holiday festival on harbour arm

28 April 2016
Bank holiday festival on harbour arm

A big line up of live music and entertainment is planned for Folkestone Harbour Arm this bank holiday weekend.

Would-be thieves burned by shop's CCTV

27 April 2016
Would-be thieves burned by shop's CCTV

A group of shoplifters felt the heat after a shop's CCTV caught them trying to steal expensive candles forcing them to return the goods.

Cyclist rushed to hospital after rush-hour crash

27 April 2016
Cyclist rushed to hospital after rush-hour crash

A cyclist suffered injuries after crashing with a car in a rush-hour crash on a busy road.

Sinking ferry in port served cross-channel route

26 April 2016
Sinking ferry in port served cross-channel route

A ferry sinking in a Greek port today used to serve a busy cross-channel route from Kent and has a rather chequered past in home waters.

House-sized transformer to make way through Kent

25 April 2016
House-sized transformer to make way through Kent

An electricity transformer the size of a house will be transported through the county this evening, causing road closures.

Parents and pupils blast school’s plan for branded bags

21 April 2016
Parents and pupils blast school’s plan for branded bags

A school intends to introduce a branded bag as part of its uniform, but it's met fierce resistance from pupils and parents.

Dead horse found tied to tree

20 April 2016
Dead horse found tied to tree

Another dumped horse has been found dead at a picnic spot in Kent woodland, as neglect cases continue to rise. Warning: disturbing images.

Fears over hospital upgrade as talks stall

18 April 2016
Fears over hospital upgrade as talks stall

Campaigners fear wanted potential upgrade to services available at an east Kent hospital won't be made after wall of silence from NHS bosses.

When you've got to go...

13 April 2016
When you've got to go...

A squatter was told to move on from a motorway hard shoulder after police found him defecating just a mile from services.

'Secret' development plans made public

13 April 2016
'Secret' development plans made public

A report detailing proposals for controversial development that were due to be secret have been made public revealing who a mystery third party is.

Delight for £1.5m college project

12 April 2016
Delight for £1.5m college project

A £1.5m project to improve teaching facilities at a Kent college has been given the green light after funding was secured.

Crash on Tram Road... again

12 April 2016
Crash on Tram Road... again

Police were called to a crash between two vehicles on the Tram Road.

Jewellery thief spotted by officer leaving scene

11 April 2016
Jewellery thief spotted by officer leaving scene

A burglar who swiped jewellery and electronics from a home has been jailed.

'Wrong way' driver released on bail

10 April 2016
'Wrong way' driver released on bail

A driver who was arrested after going the wrong way down a motorway and crashing into another car has been released from custody.

Van driver 'seriously injured' after hitting tree

10 April 2016
Van driver 'seriously injured' after hitting tree

A driver has been taken to hospital with serious injuries and a main road has been closed after a van hit a tree and overturned.

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