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Crash hotspot reopens after another smash

23 September 2014
Crash hotspot reopens after another smash

A road which has seen its fair share of crashes has reopened this afternoon following another smash involving a car and a lorry.

Panto leaps into life

19 September 2014
Panto leaps into life

It may only be September but the Leas Cliff Hall is excitedly preparing for this year's pantomime, which launches this week.

Pigeon catcher home after 20ft roof plunge

17 September 2014
Pigeon catcher home after 20ft roof plunge

A handyman is recovering after falling 20ft from a town hall roof while trying to catch pigeons.

Serious crash closes A20

15 September 2014
Serious crash closes A20

Serious crash involving a motorcyclist closed part of a main dual carriageway in Kent this afternoon

Thousands of Gurkhas could miss out on pensions reform

12 September 2014
Thousands of Gurkhas could miss out on pensions reform

Ministry of Defence hints thousands of Gurkhas could miss out due to the "rules of the game" during debate in House of Commons despite inquiry.

Inquest opens into death of boy killed in horror crash

10 September 2014
Inquest opens into death of boy killed in horror crash

An inquest has opened into death of seven-year-old boy killed in a horrific crash as parents face ordeal of telling his siblings he has died.

Two charged with church theft

09 September 2014
Two charged with church theft

Two people are due in court this week charged with thefts from a member of a church congregation.

Handyman plunges 20ft through town hall roof

05 September 2014
Handyman plunges 20ft through town hall roof

A handyman is recovering in hospital after plunging 20ft through the roof of a town hall where he was working.

UKIP are 'flotsam' council leader says

05 September 2014
UKIP are 'flotsam' council leader says

Conservative council leader hits out at UKIP after losing by-election referring to them as wreckage in the political tide.

Voters go to polls over vacant seat

04 September 2014
Voters go to polls over vacant seat

Voters will be going to the polls today to elect a new district councillor following the resignation of member over money row.

Pensioner saved from fire

03 September 2014
Pensioner saved from fire

An elderly woman had a lucky escape after her flat caught fire and had to be rescued by firefighters.

Song to celebrate Folkestone

02 September 2014
Song to celebrate Folkestone

A singer from Folkestone has written a song celebrating what she likes most about the town she lives in.

Delays expected as huge loco hauled through Kent

02 September 2014
Delays expected as huge loco hauled through Kent

Motorists are being warned of delays on the motorways as a 70ft-long railway locomotive makes its way through Kent on the back of a lorry.

Boy, 7, dies in multiple injury crash

30 August 2014
Boy, 7, dies in multiple injury crash

Four members of the same family remain in a serious condition in hospital this afternoon after a crash that left a boy, seven, dead.

End of an era as harbour landmark demolished

28 August 2014
End of an era as harbour landmark demolished

This spectacular picture shows demolition work at the iconic control centre which has been derelict since ferry services left Folkestone.

Jellyfish found all washed up

25 August 2014
Jellyfish found all washed up

A young family out walking on a Kent beach over the Bank Holiday weekend were surprised to find the strange looking creature.

Family escape bedroom blaze

25 August 2014
Family escape bedroom blaze

A family escaped a bedroom fire in the early hours this morning which completely gutted the room.

Animals halt train in its tracks

24 August 2014
Animals halt train in its tracks

Trains are running at reduced speed after animals roamed on to the tracks this morning.

Two hospitalised after car fire

23 August 2014
Two hospitalised after car fire

Brave passers-by righted a blazing overturned car before putting out the flames in a serious three-car crash.

WW1: Tales of compassion in face of terror

20 August 2014
WW1: Tales of compassion in face of terror

Exactly 100 years ago, thousands of Belgian civilians fleeing from the marauding German Army landed in Kent as one town was hurled into WW1.

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