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Van that carried the Unknown Warrior on display

Van that carried the Unknown Warrior on display

The Cavell Van, which carried several soldiers back from the first world war, is on display.

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Motorcyclist taken to hospital after crash

Motorcyclist taken to hospital after crash

A road has been closed in both directions after a crash between a car and motorbike this afternoon.

Victim helped by charity worker after racial attack

Victim helped by charity worker after racial attack

A man who was attacked by three 'racist thugs' received help from a Salvation Army worker.

Suspected migrant rescue off of Kent coast

Suspected migrant rescue off of Kent coast

A group of suspected migrants have been rescued off the Kent coast this morning.

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Women wanted in connected with distraction theft

Women wanted in connected with distraction theft

Police are hunting two women after an 80-year-old - who was shopping with the aid of a walking frame - was targeted in a distraction theft.

Six more charged in modern slavery probe

Six more charged in modern slavery probe

Six more people are due in court next month as part of an ongoing probe into alleged trafficking and slavery of Czech nationals in Kent.

'Don't wipe out history', says War Horse author

'Don't wipe out history', says War Horse author

One of Britain’s top novelists says that 'iconic’ buildings from the war should be preserved for future generations.

Lorry crash causes delays

Lorry crash causes delays

Traffic is being diverted off the A2 after a lorry crashed into the central reservation.

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Pupils 'break the rules' for fundraiser

Pupils 'break the rules' for fundraiser

A primary school asked pupils to 'break the rules' on the last day of term to help raise vital funds.

Fire destroys £7,000 park bin

Fire destroys £7,000 park bin

A council has been left "angered and frustrated" after mindless arsonists destroyed a newly installed state-of-the-art bin at a public park.

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Hands up to take a spot-kick

Hands up to take a spot-kick

Folkestone Invicta need a new penalty taker - but nobody wants to do it.

£1m government grant handed to development

£1m government grant handed to development

Around £1 million has been set aside to start work on 77 new homes.

'Vicious and harrowing' attack left girls fearing for life

'Vicious and harrowing' attack left girls fearing for life

A man has been jailed for 13 years after launching hammer attack on teenagers.

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Travellers pitch up on field

Travellers pitch up on field

A council says it is taking action after travellers pitched up an unauthorised encampment.

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Man 'stabbed' in residential street

Man 'stabbed' in residential street

A man has been treated by paramedics are reportedly been stabbed in the leg in a quiet road.

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Garden town plan moves a step closer

Garden town plan moves a step closer

A council is on the verge of bidding for permission allow the building of 8,500 homes.

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Couple say they were 'held hostage' over damage

Couple say they were 'held hostage' over damage

A couple have told how they were forced into paying thousands of pounds when an Italian wedding turned into a nightmare.

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Man charged after armed police called to street

Man charged after armed police called to street

A man has been charged after an incident which saw armed police descend on a Kent town.

Air ambulance lands at community centre

Air ambulance lands at community centre

Air ambulance medics were called to an incident this morning.

Armed police arrest man and seize weapon

Armed police arrest man and seize weapon

Pictures show the moment armed police descended on a town after a man was seen with a weapon.

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