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Jack-knifed lorry sparks motorway chaos

Jack-knifed lorry sparks motorway chaos

The driver of a huge articulated lorry lost control on the M20, causing the vehicle to jack-knife.

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Wood-burning stove sets loft alight

Wood-burning stove sets loft alight

Fire crews raced to a home after a wood-burning stove set fire to a loft.

Gridlock after multiple car crash on motorway

Gridlock after multiple car crash on motorway

A multiple car crash on the M20 has brought gridlock.

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Men arrested over reported robbery

Men arrested over reported robbery

Two men have been arrested following a reported robbery.

Police appeal after man robbed

Police appeal after man robbed

Police are appealing for witnesses after a man was reportedly robbed in the early hours of this morning.

Council activates emergency weather procedure

Council activates emergency weather procedure

Temperatures are set to dip below zero prompting one council to activate its 'Severe Weather Emergency Protocol'.

'Knife-wielding shoplifter' arrested

'Knife-wielding shoplifter' arrested

A man has been arrested on suspicion of shoplifting and threatening a security guard with a knife.

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Rare plane brought to Kent

Rare plane brought to Kent

An rare aircraft has been installed at a Kent museum.

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Neighbour's stereo equipment seized by council

Neighbour's stereo equipment seized by council

A council seized hundreds of pounds worth of stereo equipment after a woman refused to stop playing loud music.

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We must cash in now

We must cash in now

Neil Cugley says Folkestone must make their December fixtures count if they’re serious about qualifying for the play-offs.

People smuggler jailed after teens forced to hide in tent

People smuggler jailed after teens forced to hide in tent

A people smuggler is behind bars after Vietnamese teenagers were hidden in a tent on the back seat of a car.

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White van appeal in murder probe

White van appeal in murder probe

Police are hunting the driver of a white transit-style van who may have information after a landlord was shot dead in his pub.

Gang used woman to lure taxi drivers

Gang used woman to lure taxi drivers

A man who was part of a gang that attacked and robbed taxi drivers at knifepoint has been given a 12-year jail sentence.

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Passengers warned of delays after fire

Passengers warned of delays after fire

Train passengers are being warned of delays after a line side fire caused a power supply problem.

Dentist struck off over concerns for patient safety

Dentist struck off over concerns for patient safety

A dentist under investigation for potentially posing serious risks to patients has been temporarily struck off the national register.

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We're living the dream

We're living the dream

The prospect of promotion to National League South doesn’t frighten Folkestone chairman Paul Morgan.

Loan move for Johan

Loan move for Johan

Maidstone striker Johan ter Horst has rejoined his former club Folkestone on loan.

Burglars steal gold and wooden crocodile as occupants watched TV

Burglars steal gold and wooden crocodile as occupants watched TV

Police are hunting burglars after gold jewellery and a wooden crocodile were stolen from a house while the residents were watching TV.

Missing boy found

Missing boy found

A missing 14-year-old boy has been found.

Teenage boys missing from home in Kent

Teenage boys missing from home in Kent

Police have followed several lines of enquiry to find two teenagers, but need the public's help.

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