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Car totally destroyed by fire

Car totally destroyed by fire

A car was completely destroyed by fire last night as firefighters were called to the burning vehicle.

Eurotunnel services disrupted after 'massive' invasion of migrants

Eurotunnel services disrupted after 'massive' invasion of migrants

Passengers were warned to expect long delays as Eurotunnel services resumed after a "massive invasion" of more than 100 migrants.

Freight delays after migrant activity

Freight delays after migrant activity

Lorries are being forced to queue for the Channel Tunnel after overnight migrant activity in Calais.

Police raid in rogue trader crackdown

Police raid in rogue trader crackdown

Suspected counterfeit clothing and illicit tobacco have been seized by police in a purge on suspected rogue traders.

Arsonist jailed after setting his own flat on fire

Arsonist jailed after setting his own flat on fire

An arsonist has been sent to prison after a fire he started in his own flat caused two women to become trapped four floors up.

Refuse worker crushed to death by reversing dustcart

Refuse worker crushed to death by reversing dustcart

A worker was crushed and killed by a reversing dustcart at a recycling depot after the driver disabled a vehicle safety feature, an inquest heard.

Kitchen fire cafe is back in business

Kitchen fire cafe is back in business

A cafe owner is delighted his business has risen from the ashes after fire ripped through it last month.

Town to get £2m museum

Town to get £2m museum

A museum celebrating a town's history is set to go ahead - thanks to a £2m lottery grant.

Kennedy running into form

Kennedy running into form

Not many boxers will have warmed up for a big fight quite like Kent's Josh Kennedy did at the weekend.

New town museum gets £2m funding

New town museum gets £2m funding

Funding for a brand new museum at the heart of Folkestone has been given the go-ahead today.

Warren grassland goes up in flames

Warren grassland goes up in flames

An area of grassland at a popular nature reserve went up in flames as fire crews were called to put out the alight undergrowth.

Motorcyclist hurt in crash

Motorcyclist hurt in crash

Emergency crews rushed to a village this morning after a crash between a car and motorbike.

Major road faces 'weeks of chaos'

Major road faces 'weeks of chaos'

Motorists have been warned that roadworks on a major route could cause weeks of traffic misery

Passengers face gruelling wait after power outage

Passengers face gruelling wait after power outage

Eurotunnel travellers are facing three-hour waits after power supplies went down.

Man detained after concerns during harbourside incident

Man detained after concerns during harbourside incident

Police and lifeboat crews were called to help a man following reports of concern for his welfare in a harbour last night.

Tontine Street two-way scheme given go-ahead

Tontine Street two-way scheme given go-ahead

Plans to make Tontine Street two-way for buses and taxis despite fears over congestion and safety have finally been given the go-ahead by councillors.

TV star to honour Bravest of the Brave

TV star to honour Bravest of the Brave

Actress Joanna Lumley will unveil a statue for the Gurkhas in Folkestone.

Washing catches fire at laundrette

Washing catches fire at laundrette

Clothes inside a tumbledryer went ablaze at a laundrette in Folkestone.

At the end of their feather

At the end of their feather

A couple have been prosecuted after their constantly-crowing cockerels ruffled feathers among their neighbours.

Eurotunnel delays after migrant death

Eurotunnel delays after migrant death

Lorries were caught up in delays at Eurotunnel after it's believed a migrant was electrocuted.

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