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Gas bottle fire danger at War and Peace Revival

Gas bottle fire danger at War and Peace Revival

On-site firefighters were swift to prevent a gas bottle explosion after a fire broke out at the Folkestone military show.

Huge pile of rubbish alight

Huge pile of rubbish alight

Fire crews have been dealing with a large fire after rubbish caught light in fields near a busy road this afternoon.

Boss admits War and Peace explosives offence

Boss admits War and Peace explosives offence

A man has admitted storing dangerous explosives - one of which detonated in a woman's hand at a War and Peace show.

Sprucer scheme on the brink

Sprucer scheme on the brink

The popular town sprucer scheme in Folkestone is on the brink as town council threatens to pull the plug on supporting funding it.

Emergency Stack proposals to be tabled

Emergency Stack proposals to be tabled

Alternative off-motorway proposals to alleviate the traffic chaos caused by Operation Stack will be tabled by Kent MPs and county transport chiefs.

'Last week he brought in a bubble copter'

'Last week he brought in a bubble copter'

Pupils' nominations secured an exceptional teacher the title of Kent Hero today.

PICTURES: War and Peace opening day

PICTURES: War and Peace opening day

This year's War and Peace show marks the end of an era as the long-term organisers hand over the reins.

Bernard ready to tackle Aussies

Bernard ready to tackle Aussies

Kent bowler Hugh Bernard is relishing his chance to shine for England's under-19s against Australia in this Ashes summer.

Invicta squad fighting for their places

Invicta squad fighting for their places

Competition for places is hotting up at Folkestone - to the delight of manager Neil Cugley.

Crews in 2am rowing boat rescue

Crews in 2am rowing boat rescue

Two women were rescued from a rowing boat that had drifted out to sea in the middle of the night.

Channel chaos after Eurotunnel protest

Channel chaos after Eurotunnel protest

Union activists have caused disruption after blockading a Eurotunnel terminal.

Home Sec: 'We're treating Calais problems seriously'

Home Sec: 'We're treating Calais problems seriously'

Theresa May says the government is treating problems caused by migrants in Calais seriously, as police work to avoid implementing Operation Stack.

Which pro skater supports new skatepark?

Which pro skater supports new skatepark?

An American professional skater and TV star has offered his support to the proposals to build a world first multi-storey skatepark in Kent.

Bin fire threatens to engulf hairdressers

Bin fire threatens to engulf hairdressers

A hairdressing salon had a lucky escape this morning after bins behind the shop caught fire.

No deal for Gledhill

No deal for Gledhill

Lee Gledhill is struggling with a back injury and will not be signing for Folkestone Invicta this season.

Op Stack removed

Op Stack removed

The M20 has reopened as Operation Stack is no longer in place.

Woman freed after three-vehicle smash

Woman freed after three-vehicle smash

A woman has been taken to hospital and four people treated for shock after three vehicles collided this evening.

Darts win at Folkestone

Darts win at Folkestone

Goals from Andy Pugh and George Sykes earned Dartford a 2-0 win at Folkestone on Saturday.

Fun day to help child with breathing difficulties

Fun day to help child with breathing difficulties

A fun day is being organised to help Rhys Hills and others with genetic disorders.

Migrants held after getting into UK through Folkestone

Migrants held after getting into UK through Folkestone

A further 49 migrants - including nine teenagers - have been caught trying to get into the UK through Kent.

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