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Takeaway owner rapped over pollution

Takeaway owner rapped over pollution

A former kebab shop owner has been rapped for failing to co-operate with an investigation into pollution.

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Alleged rape victim was 'sleepy' says accused

Alleged rape victim was 'sleepy' says accused

A supermarket worker accused of raping a woman on a night out claimed today the alleged victim had been “sleepy”.

Six supermarkets 'targetted by one man'

Six supermarkets 'targetted by one man'

A man has appeared in court suspected of stealing from six different supermarkets and carrying a weapon.

Teen found hanged left notes to family

Teen found hanged left notes to family

A new student at a private school left notes to his family saying he thought he was a disappointment before he was found hanged.

Body found after farmer's 'murder'

Body found after farmer's 'murder'

A man's body has been found in a river near where police have been searching for a wealthy missing farmer.

Six shops burgled in a month

Six shops burgled in a month

A spate of burglaries targetting two streets has prompted a warning from police.

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No excuses - Cugley

No excuses - Cugley

Neil Cugley says there will be no excuses if Folkestone fail to make the Bostik Premier play-offs.

Farmer's warning following dog attack on sheep

Farmer's warning following dog attack on sheep

WARNING GRAPHIC IMAGES: A farmer is urging dog walkers to use leads in the countryside, following attacks on his flock of sheep.

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Officers link spate of trolley crashes with trains

Officers link spate of trolley crashes with trains

Police are linking three incidents where shopping trolleys have been thrown onto train tracks in a little over a week, causing travel disruption.

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Owner appeals 'fake stonework' decision

Owner appeals 'fake stonework' decision

A restaurateur who unlawfully covered their building in £20,000 worth of cladding hope a council will reverse a decision to strip it.

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New vision for landmark hotel

New vision for landmark hotel

A businessman has taken over a landmark hotel following the bankruptcy of its directors.

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Arrest after cannabis seized

Arrest after cannabis seized

Around half a kilo of cannabis, worth thousands of pounds on the streets, has been seized after a van was pulled over by police.

Tunnels reopens to traffic

Tunnels reopens to traffic

Emergency repairs have been largely completed at at tunnels near the coast, after CCTV columns were deemed unsafe because of adverse weather.

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Tunnel to remain shut 'potentially until tomorrow evening'

Tunnel to remain shut 'potentially until tomorrow evening'

Drivers are facing more disruption after highways chiefs confirmed a tunnel is likely to remain closed in both directions until well into tomorrow.

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Tunnel closed unexpectedly for emergency repairs

Tunnel closed unexpectedly for emergency repairs

A key route into two coastal towns has been shut in both directions to allow for repairs.

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Cyclist died on way home from gig

Cyclist died on way home from gig

Relatives have had to painfully relive the moments leading up to the death of a dad-of-two.

Train hits shopping trolley on track

Train hits shopping trolley on track

Rail services have been disrupted in part of the county after a train hit a shopping trolley.

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Rape suspect denied bail

Rape suspect denied bail

A man who vanished 20 years ago after being accused of raping a schoolgirl has lost his bid for bail.

Finn good enough to go full-time again

Finn good enough to go full-time again

Finn O’Mara has been tipped to return to the professional game after earning a trial at Fleetwood Town.

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Cars and £1,000 of 'stolen' fuel seized

Cars and £1,000 of 'stolen' fuel seized

Police swooped on an illegal campsite at a motorway service station and seized vehicles, a trailer and fuel they believe had been stolen.

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