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Rape investigation after late-night park attack

Rape investigation after late-night park attack

Detectives are appealing for information after a woman reported being raped last night.

Two of the best

Two of the best

Folkestone Invicta boss Neil Cugley admits there is little to choose between goalkeepers Tim Roberts and Henry Newcombe.

'We are so proud of how she has handled everything'

'We are so proud of how she has handled everything'

A ten-year-old girl has raised money for her little sister's cancer battle.

Firefighters called to garage blaze

Firefighters called to garage blaze

Firefighters spent two hours tackling a blaze in a garage.

The remarkable life of forgotten Kent football star

The remarkable life of forgotten Kent football star

From growing up in an orphanage to becoming the first black officer to lead troops into war, one Kent footballer's life is to be commemorated.

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Large rusty object washes up on beach

Large rusty object washes up on beach

The coastguard were called out after a large rusty item was washed up on a beach.

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Kent town inspires new film

Kent town inspires new film

A new film shot entirely in a Kent seasode town and staring award-winning actress Jessica Hynes will have its world premiere next month.

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War hero who 'struck fear into enemy' is honoured

War hero who 'struck fear into enemy' is honoured

The Victoria Cross gravestone of a Kent solider has been restored and reopened in a special service.

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Witnesses needed after burglary

Witnesses needed after burglary

Police are asking for help from members of the public after a mountain bike was stolen from a garage in a break-in.

Council buys site left derelict for 60 years

Council buys site left derelict for 60 years

A site left derelict for 60 years has been bought by a council.

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Skills for skills scheme to launch

Skills for skills scheme to launch

A unique service exchange system begins in a Kent district where work is paid for in goods or return work instead of cash.

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Eurotunnel delays increasing

Eurotunnel delays increasing

Passengers have been warned all day they face a long wait to board services to the continent.

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Cliff lift and clock tower 'at risk'

Cliff lift and clock tower 'at risk'

Two rare and ancient buildings, including a clock tower and cliff-side lift, have been identified as 'at risk' by Historic England.

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120 new beach huts set for seafront

120 new beach huts set for seafront

Regeneration plans for a seaside town include tearing down 58 beach huts and replacing them with 120 new wooden ones.

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Man choked to death on sausage

Man choked to death on sausage

A 65-year-old nursing home patient died after choking on a piece of sausage he took from a plate.

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Cugs likes look of Smith

Cugs likes look of Smith

Folkestone Invicta boss Neil Cugley has high hopes for new striker Steve Smith.

Search for gold not over?

Search for gold not over?

Organisers behind an art project say there is a 'good chance' gold remains hidden at a beach, five years after it was buried there.

Money-grabbing dentist's 'gross abuse of power'

Money-grabbing dentist's 'gross abuse of power'

A dentist has been struck off after forcing patients to endure twice the amount of procedures than necessary in order to claim NHS money.

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Supermarket to close this weekend

Supermarket to close this weekend

A temporary supermarket built to replace a fire-wrecked store is due to close — with no opening date confirmed for the new store.

Sports fashion giant to open this month

Sports fashion giant to open this month

A sports fashion retailer will open its newest shop in a town centre shopping centre this month.

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