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Stars to turn out for memorial match

Stars to turn out for memorial match

Sam Northeast is among a host of Kent cricketers who will don football boots to play in a charity match to honour John Tredwell.

Man dies in 'industrial incident'

Man dies in 'industrial incident'

A man has been killed in what is being described as an 'industrial incident' as police launch an investigation.

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Film star stuns shoppers

Film star stuns shoppers

An Oscar-winning Hollywood actor shared a joke with passers-by after being spotted in a Kent high street.

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Fresh murder appeal brings new leads

Fresh murder appeal brings new leads

A renewed investigation into the murder of a taxi driver 29 years ago has had an "encouraging response", say police.

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Patients' shock at dental surgery's sudden closure

Patients' shock at dental surgery's sudden closure

A dental practice that abruptly shut its doors was under investigation by health authorities for "wide-ranging failings".

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Invicta leading the way

Invicta leading the way

Looking down on Kent rivals Margate and Tonbridge Angels is a sweet feeling for Folkestone manager Neil Cugley.

Two hurt in head-on crash

Two hurt in head-on crash

Police and ambulance crews were called after a head-on smash on a hill left two people hurt and one in hospital.

Takeaways score 1 out of 5 for food hygiene

Takeaways score 1 out of 5 for food hygiene

The latest probe into food hygiene standards in south Kent has given two takeaways ratings of just one out of five.

Explosion during Remembrance parade

Explosion during Remembrance parade

An area has been cordoned off following an underground explosion during a Remembrance Sunday parade.

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Hendrix festival to celebrate links with town

Hendrix festival to celebrate links with town

A weekend of entertainment is being laid on to honour one of the world's most famous musicians who frequently visited Kent.

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Invicta flying high

Invicta flying high

Neil Cugley admits Folke­stone’s league position might surprise even him by the time they emerge from a packed fixture list at the turn of the year.

Taxi driver's murder reviewed after 29 years

Taxi driver's murder reviewed after 29 years

The sons of a taxi driver murdered 29 years ago are appealing to the public to help catch their father's killer as detectives renew the case.

Team-of-the-week

Team-of-the-week

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Alcoholic grandfather stole charity collection tin

Alcoholic grandfather stole charity collection tin

A judge rapped a weeping alcoholic grandfather for snatching a cat sanctuary’s donation tin to pay for his addiction.

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Medical chiefs' fears over deepening GP crisis

Medical chiefs' fears over deepening GP crisis

Medical chiefs today have warned the GP crisis is deepening, with a surgery in Folkestone with 4,500 patients forced to close its doors this week.

Hitch-hiker forces driver to crash

Hitch-hiker forces driver to crash

A hitchhiker ‘nearly killed’ himself by leaping in front of an oncoming car, waving his arms and forcing the driver to swerve and crash to avoid him.

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Jealous thug slashed man's neck on doorstep

Jealous thug slashed man's neck on doorstep

A "controlling, aggressive and jealous" thug stabbed and slashed his ex's stepfather in the neck after making death threats and trashing her home.

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Bridge struck but trains running as normal

Bridge struck but trains running as normal

Trains were cancelled after a vehicle struck a bridge over a busy road next to a station.

Hundreds of patients left without GP urged to register

Hundreds of patients left without GP urged to register

All patients who have applied for a new GP have been allocated but 1,300 still remain unregistered as NHS bosses urge them to sign up with new doctor.

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Drugs probe at family park

Drugs probe at family park

Action is being taken to tackle suspected drug abuse inside a popular Kent family park.

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