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Man in hospital after smash closed main route

Man in hospital after smash closed main route

A major route was closed in both directions and a man is in hospital following a crash between a lorry and van.

‘I'm doing this to honour my son’

‘I'm doing this to honour my son’

A grieving dad is opening a dessert parlour to honour the memory of his son, who died aged seven in a suspected hit-and-run.

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Company behind huge luxury flats project 'has not gone bust'

Company behind huge luxury flats project 'has not gone bust'

The development company behind a huge coastal tower block of 91 luxury flats has not gone bust, bosses have confirmed.

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'We need to take women's health seriously - too many are fobbed off'

'We need to take women's health seriously - too many are fobbed off'

A woman is running a free eight-week course in a bid to end the taboo around menopause and women’s health.

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Historic lift ‘will reopen next year’ despite fears over lack of work on site

Historic lift ‘will reopen next year’ despite fears over lack of work on site

The team behind the £6.6m refurbishment of a historic cliffside lift have reassured residents the project is on track to be completed next year.

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Invicta boss optimistic of brighter future

Invicta boss optimistic of brighter future

Folkestone boss Andy Drury hopes their 2024 form can be a platform to build from next season.

'We’ve never been so quiet – it’s a critical moment for the town’

'We’ve never been so quiet – it’s a critical moment for the town’

The long-time owner of a bar in the world’s first “music town” says its reputation as a hotspot for intimate live gigs is under threat.

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Arrest after man hit over head with ‘blunt object’ in street attack

Arrest after man hit over head with ‘blunt object’ in street attack

A suspect has been arrested after a man was reportedly hit over the head with a blunt object in the street.

Shocking footage shows moment man hit in street attack

Shocking footage shows moment man hit in street attack

A man was hit in the head in a street attack captured on video and police are appealing for help to identify those involved.

Manhunt after ‘blunt object’ slammed into victim’s head in street attack

Manhunt after ‘blunt object’ slammed into victim’s head in street attack

Police are hunting a suspect who reportedly slammed a blunt object into his victim’s head during a street attack.

Another point for Ray

Another point for Ray

Lydd’s Bradley Ray doubled his Superbike World Championship tally for the season so far after a wise tyre strategy in the Netherlands.

One lane closed after vehicle fire on M20

One lane closed after vehicle fire on M20

Traffic was queuing on the M20 and a lane was closed following a vehicle fire.

Sadness as popular cafe and music venue closes

Sadness as popular cafe and music venue closes

Residents have expressed their sadness after a late-night cafe and music venue closed its doors for the final time.

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Sadness as much-loved bakery to close after 52 years

Sadness as much-loved bakery to close after 52 years

A traditional and revered bakery which fed the masses for more than 50 years will close its doors marking “the end of an era”.

Popular coastal path to close for safety works

Popular coastal path to close for safety works

A popular coastal walk will be shut amid concerns about the height and weight of trees along the route.

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Armed police swoop on town centre house in ‘drugs raid’

Armed police swoop on town centre house in ‘drugs raid’

Dramatic images show the moment armed police descended onto a residential street.

Homes evacuated as car fire spreads to garage

Homes evacuated as car fire spreads to garage

Homes were evacuated after a car blaze spread to a garage, with firefighters spending four hours at the scene.

Machinery spotted as work gets underway to clear landslide-hit route

Machinery spotted as work gets underway to clear landslide-hit route

Repair work has begun on a road section where a succession of landslips blocked a town centre route in both directions.

Queues after car hits parked vehicle

Queues after car hits parked vehicle

Police and paramedics were called after a car smashed into another parked vehicle, sparking delays in the area.

Supermarket chemist to close

Supermarket chemist to close

A supermarket chemist is set to shut after a fall in customer numbers.

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