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Five-hour wait for freight at Eurotunnel

Five-hour wait for freight at Eurotunnel

Freight traffic is being forced to wait up to five hours to use the Eurotunnel service - days after a lorry fire caused havoc.

Brothel madam told to pay almost £40k or face jail

Brothel madam told to pay almost £40k or face jail

One of the women who ran a brothel called Pussycats has had her kitty reduced by thousands of pounds.

Shock after rough sleeper found dead

Shock after rough sleeper found dead

Partner of a father of two sleeping rough who died last week has paid tribute as hundreds join a campaign to improve support for the homeless.

Delays continue after Channel Tunnel lorry fire

Delays continue after Channel Tunnel lorry fire

Passengers are facing a third day of delays today following a lorry fire in the Channel Tunnel over the weekend.

Horse causes motorway chaos

Horse causes motorway chaos

Motorists are facing delays on the M20 as attempts are made to lead a horse to safety

Mum and youngster evacuated after kitchen fire

Mum and youngster evacuated after kitchen fire

A young mum and her four-year-old son had to evacuate the house after a fire in their kitchen

Car hits motorway crash barrier

Car hits motorway crash barrier

BMW in smash on M20 slip road near Folkestone.

Severe delays after two M20 crashes

Severe delays after two M20 crashes

Drivers face major delays on the M20 tonight after a 4x4 crashed into the central reservation.

Parents' campaign to overturn murder conviction

Parents' campaign to overturn murder conviction

The parents of a man jailed for his part in a murder say they have new hope of overturning his conviction.

Two cars involved in crash

Two cars involved in crash

Young woman suffered only minor injuries in a two car crash during yesterday's evening rush hour.

A20 traffic chaos for commuters and truckers

A20 traffic chaos for commuters and truckers

Long delays last night and more feared tonight.

Miller part of long-term plan

Miller part of long-term plan

The arrival of former Gills star Ashley Miller from Hythe this week signalled Folkestone’s big intentions for next season.

Cattle unharmed after trailer overturns

Cattle unharmed after trailer overturns

A livestock trailer carrying cattle overturned on the M20 this lunchtime but the animals are not thought to have been harmed.

Ground work comes first for Cugs

Ground work comes first for Cugs

Neil Cugley is confident Folkestone will still make the play-offs despite stadium improvements taking priority over additions to his squad.

Dad sent boy, 3, to nursery with cocaine and knives

Dad sent boy, 3, to nursery with cocaine and knives

A feckless father accidentally sent his son to nursery with a "drug dealer's kit" containing class A drugs and knives instead of his packed lunch.

Miller agrees Folkestone switch

Miller agrees Folkestone switch

Former Gills starlet Ashley Miller is leaving Hythe Town to sign for their local rivals Folkestone Invicta.

Hotel damaged in high winds

Hotel damaged in high winds

A chunk of masonry was blown from a hotel as high winds battered the county this morning.

'Give us a chance', say fishermen

'Give us a chance', say fishermen

Fishermen from Kent have called on political parties to give them a chance asking for pilot schemes to cut wastage and discards created by EU laws.

Fisherman pulls out of meeting after Paris attacks rant

Fisherman pulls out of meeting after Paris attacks rant

A fisherman due to talk at a meeting organised by Ukip who launched into an offensive tirade after attacks at Paris magazine did not turn up to speak.

Woman treated for smoke inhalation after flat blaze

Woman treated for smoke inhalation after flat blaze

A woman in her 60s needed oxygen treatment after her flat caught fire as fire service remind residents to carry out smoke alarm checks.

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