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Sadness over pub's 'permanent closure'

Sadness over pub's 'permanent closure'

A popular village pub - offering views over the English Channel - has suddenly closed, leaving its customers disappointed.

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Train stopped in Channel Tunnel sparks delays

Train stopped in Channel Tunnel sparks delays

A Eurotunnel train which stopped in the Channel Tunnel is causing major delays stretching onto the M20.

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Prince of Wales to honour Kent's Gurkhas

Prince of Wales to honour Kent's Gurkhas

The Prince of Wales will present medals to Kent’s Gurkhas at a parade following their latest mission in Afghanistan.

Air ambulance takes driver to hospital after crash

Air ambulance takes driver to hospital after crash

A driver has been airlifted to London after a road had been shut for hours following a crash.

Widow to debate assisted dying in Parliament

Widow to debate assisted dying in Parliament

Wife of dying man who decided to end his life early at Swiss clinic Dignitas will debate assisted dying in the House of Commons.

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School bids for temporary classrooms

School bids for temporary classrooms

Pupils are likely to spend two years in temporary classrooms as work to expand a school is undertaken.

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Naked bike riders return

Naked bike riders return

Cyclists baring all took to the roads for World Naked Bike Ride in protest of climate change.

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Red Arrows wow crowds with stunning display

Red Arrows wow crowds with stunning display

About 100,000 people stared spellbound at the skies above the English Channel as the Red Arrows gave another spectacular performance.

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Rhino dies on plane from Kent to Africa

Rhino dies on plane from Kent to Africa

A male black rhino has died en route to Tanzania, where he was to be released into the wild.

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Bagel cafe to open in historic building

Bagel cafe to open in historic building

A new cafe serving bagels and cakes is opening in an historic signal box at a former harbour railway station.

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Where you can't drive in Folkestone this weekend

Where you can't drive in Folkestone this weekend

A series of road closures are due to take place in Folkestone this weekend, ahead of the Red Arrows air display.

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Person dies in hotel

Person dies in hotel

Police and paramedics were called to a hotel after a person died.

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Emergency crews attend 'medical incident'

Emergency crews attend 'medical incident'

Emergency services were called this morning following reports of a 'medical incident'.

More Kent branches join McDonald's delivery service

More Kent branches join McDonald's delivery service

McDonald's is expanding its delivery service across the county.

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Davies: I was ready to quit football

Davies: I was ready to quit football

Callum Davies has thanked Folkestone Invicta for helping him to enjoy his football again.

Air ambulance called after patient collapses

Air ambulance called after patient collapses

Both air and land ambulances called after patient collapses at doctor's surgery.

'Take rubbish home' plea

'Take rubbish home' plea

A council is pleading with air show spectators to 'take their rubbish home' after shocking images emerged of waste strewn all over a park.

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Thugs attack man in street

Thugs attack man in street

A man was attacked in broad daylight by two thugs.

Police probe after 'assault'

Police probe after 'assault'

A man is reported to have been punched by two men in the broad daylight.

Town wide festival to celebrate Pride

Town wide festival to celebrate Pride

A rooftop party, a colourful parade and theatre shows are all lined up for a town's annual Pride celebrations.

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