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Yob terrorised neighbours in series of bizarre attacks

Yob terrorised neighbours in series of bizarre attacks

After staggering out of a family wedding, drunken yob Connor King terrorised residents in two Folkestone properties.

Electricity bolt caused Channel Tunnel fire

Electricity bolt caused Channel Tunnel fire

A bolt of electricity from overhead powerlines started a fire in the Channel Tunnel, leading to nearly a week of transport disruption for Kent.

Man dies after flat fire

Man dies after flat fire

A man has died from his injuries after a fire in his flat which prompted a massive response from 15 emergency crews.

Brave mum rescues abused girl trapped in car

Brave mum rescues abused girl trapped in car

A woman who went to the aid of a child trapped in a filthy car has been given a bravery award.

'I can take this seat', Ukip candidate boldly claims

'I can take this seat', Ukip candidate boldly claims

Ukip say they could win "four or five seats" in Kent but one of their candidates says she is certain to win her election battle in May.

Vincent: Time to reach next level

Vincent: Time to reach next level

Josh Vincent is about to reach 300 appearances for Folkestone and he's desperate to mark the milestone by getting promoted.

Russian Tsar's paperweight goes on sale in Kent

Russian Tsar's paperweight goes on sale in Kent

An artefact used by a Russian Tsar as his paperweight has gone under the hammer in Kent this week... and there's quite a story behind it too.

Man, 46, jailed after abducting 15-year-old girl

Man, 46, jailed after abducting 15-year-old girl

A 15-year-old girl who went missing from her home turned up more than 115 miles away at the house of a man 30 years her senior.

Pensioner facing jail after hitting cafe owner with car

Pensioner facing jail after hitting cafe owner with car

An 85-year-old man who seriously injured a cafe owner by hitting him with his car is facing jail after being convicted of dangerous driving.

Firefighters free man trapped under tractor

Firefighters free man trapped under tractor

A man was flown to hospital by air ambulance after rescuing him from an overturned tractor.

Kent pair heading Down Under

Kent pair heading Down Under

Two of Kent's best young cricketers have been named in the England under-19 squad to tour Australia.

Pilbeam cementing his place

Pilbeam cementing his place

Flying winger Jon Pilbeam is making a case to start for Folkestone Invicta every single week.

Youngsters wig wiggle through Westminster

Youngsters wig wiggle through Westminster

Pupils who created a fundraising dance for CLIC Sargent take their moves to Westminster to raise awareness for the children's cancer charity

Caption the Action

Caption the Action

It's Tuesday, thinking caps at the ready as we give you another chance to help us caption some of the latest offerings from the KM photographic team.

Shop targeted by 'armed raiders'

Shop targeted by 'armed raiders'

A convenience store was targeted by three men allegedly armed with a knife who threatened a member of staff before making off.

Businesses 'urge to shop local'

Businesses 'urge to shop local'

A video supporting independent businesses has been posted on to YouTube.

Man jailed for raping four year-old boy

Man jailed for raping four year-old boy

This is the face of a child rapist jailed for nine years after raping a four-year-old who during the trial gave evidence clutching a teddy.

Councillor blasted for telling colleagues to 'f*** off'

Councillor blasted for telling colleagues to 'f*** off'

A councillor has been rapped over the knuckles after a four-letter swearing rant as tempers flared at a budget meeting.

Man rushed to hospital with burns in flat fire

Man rushed to hospital with burns in flat fire

Fifteen emergency vehicles were called to a flat fire which left a man hospitalised.

Arctic challenge will test Gurkhas to limit

Arctic challenge will test Gurkhas to limit

Two Gurkhas based in Kent are set to embark on a daunting 1,500-mile challenge to mark the 200th anniversary of the British and Nepalese alliance.

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