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Ray finds points elusive

Ray finds points elusive

Lydd’s Superbike World Championship racer Bradley Ray struggled for pace at Misano - although a set-up change unlocked more performance.

Three arrests as biker taken to hospital after crash near Tesco

Three arrests as biker taken to hospital after crash near Tesco

Three people have been arrested after a crash involving a motorcycle and a car left a biker needing hospital treatment.

‘Moving 24 people into one house would change our quiet close forever’

‘Moving 24 people into one house would change our quiet close forever’

Residents of a quiet close have told of their dismay at plans to turn a former care home into a HMO - and fear it could set a “dangerous precedent”.

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‘Hammered’ pub-goer’s shocking attack on man who asked if he was OK

‘Hammered’ pub-goer’s shocking attack on man who asked if he was OK

A drunk thug left a man with a broken wrist and shattered kneecap simply for showing concern for his welfare.

Singer visits Kent coast to ‘talk about poo’

Singer visits Kent coast to ‘talk about poo’

A popstar turned environmental campaigner has criticised water companies for “dumping sewage” into the sea.

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Council’s bid to turn car park into a water park with 93 beach chalets

Council’s bid to turn car park into a water park with 93 beach chalets

A seafront car park could be transformed into a water sports area and visitors centre.

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Truck engulfed in flames near busy evening spot

Truck engulfed in flames near busy evening spot

Firefighters were called to the scene of a van fire near a popular harbour.

‘I quadrupled lottery win with late wife’s tickets!’

‘I quadrupled lottery win with late wife’s tickets!’

A stunned grandad who kept playing his late wife’s lottery tickets has quadrupled his winnings.

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Emergency services called to seafront over welfare concerns

Emergency services called to seafront over welfare concerns

The Coastguard, police, ambulances and the RNLI responded to concerns for a person’s welfare this evening.

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Boy taken to hospital after being hit by car

Boy taken to hospital after being hit by car

A boy has been taken to hospital after being hit by a car.

Police probe launched as tributes to tragic Leah go missing

Police probe launched as tributes to tragic Leah go missing

Police are investigating the disappearance of tributes placed in memory of a 24-year-old woman who was missing for 12 days.

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Armed police in high street after man ‘seen putting weapon in car’

Armed police in high street after man ‘seen putting weapon in car’

Firearms officers descended on a busy high street following reports a man had been spotted with a weapon.

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'I'm not paying £12 to watch England - it's daylight robbery!'

'I'm not paying £12 to watch England - it's daylight robbery!'

A tourist attraction’s bid to charge fans £12 a pop to watch England in the Euros on the big screen has been labelled “daylight robbery”.

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Head brands Ofsted ‘box-tickers’ as grammar stripped of ‘outstanding’ rating

Head brands Ofsted ‘box-tickers’ as grammar stripped of ‘outstanding’ rating

A head teacher has branded Ofsted inspections ‘“tick-box exercises” after his grammar school was stripped of its ‘outstanding’ status after 12 years.

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The Folkestone and Hythe constituency and the candidates standing

The Folkestone and Hythe constituency and the candidates standing

We profile the Folkestone and Hythe constituency and the candidates vying for your vote on July 4.

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New image released in search for missing man

New image released in search for missing man

Police have released a new image in the search for a missing man, who was last seen more than a week ago.

Important piece of town’s history discovered in salvage yard

Important piece of town’s history discovered in salvage yard

A significant piece of a historic pier has been returned to its original seafront after being discovered in a salvage yard.

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‘Bogeyman’ burglar found under boy’s bed - and wearing his pants!

‘Bogeyman’ burglar found under boy’s bed - and wearing his pants!

A terrified boy came face-to-face with a real-life Bogeyman when he discovered a burglar hiding under his bed - and wearing his pants.

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Is eco-friendly five-storey block of flats ‘too much for our little town’?

Is eco-friendly five-storey block of flats ‘too much for our little town’?

A developer has defended his plans for an eco-friendly block of flats - as some residents fear it is "too much for our little town".

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‘You might as well build a motorway behind our house!’

‘You might as well build a motorway behind our house!’

A school’s bid for a BMX and mountain bike track just yards from a row of homes has left residents fearing their lives will be blighted by noise.

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