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Man charged over bogus calls

Man charged over bogus calls

A man has appeared in court as part of a police sting investigating a number of bogus call incidents.

LIVE: Queen in Kent

LIVE: Queen in Kent

Read our LIVE coverage of Her Majesty The Queen's visit to Kent today - the second royal visit to the county in as many weeks.

The Queen visits Kent today

The Queen visits Kent today

Kent is looking forward to its second royal visit in a matter of weeks today as the Queen unveils a new Battle of Britain centre.

'Can you direct me to the Leas Cliff Hotel?'

'Can you direct me to the Leas Cliff Hotel?'

Tourism signs have begun popping up in Folkestone - but there's a glaring error on them.

Folkestone out to prove a point

Folkestone out to prove a point

Folkestone boss Neil Cugley says his side are looking forward to proving a point against Ryman League, Division 1 South rivals East Grinstead.

Green light for 1,200 homes

Green light for 1,200 homes

A huge development was given the go ahead last night despite massive opposition over a dangerous narrow bridge on a major access route.

Decision day for 1,200 homes plan

Decision day for 1,200 homes plan

Controversial plans for one of the largest developments in a council's history on a former army base will go before planners this evening.

Pervert who sparked 10-hour roof stand-off is jailed

Pervert who sparked 10-hour roof stand-off is jailed

A pervert who attacked a teenage boy - and then sparked a 10-hour stand-off when he climbed onto a rooftop to escape police - has been jailed.

Harriet Yeo to replace expelled Ukip candidate

Harriet Yeo to replace expelled Ukip candidate

Labour defector Harriet Yeo is to be the new Ukip candidate in Folkestone and Hythe, it's been revealed.

Eurotunnel trains delayed in alert

Eurotunnel trains delayed in alert

Freight Eurotunnel trains are being delayed for up to three hours after an alert in the Channel tunnel.

It could be yours

It could be yours

An unclaimed EuroMillions ticket worth £72,000 is yet to be claimed by a lucky lottery winner after being bought in Kent earlier this month.

Two hurt in petrol station smash

Two hurt in petrol station smash

A crash on a petrol station forecourt this morning left pumps destroyed and two men needing medical treatment.

Man suffers burns in town centre flat fire

Man suffers burns in town centre flat fire

A man in his 20s has been injured after a blaze started in a five-storey building tonight.

Landlord and singer jailed for sex offences

Landlord and singer jailed for sex offences

A singer who once supported Shirley Bassey has been jailed for sexually assaulting a four-year-old boy.

Man arrested after knifepoint raid

Man arrested after knifepoint raid

A 50-year-old man has been arrested in connection with a raid at a post office, in which a man reportedly threatened staff with a knife.

Ukip's Janice Atkinson faces disciplinary hearing

Ukip's Janice Atkinson faces disciplinary hearing

Suspended Ukip candidate Janice Atkinson will face a disciplinary hearing on Monday following allegations of a "serious financial nature."

Selfish parkers delay fire engine on callout

Selfish parkers delay fire engine on callout

Badly parked cars leave firefighters stuck on street corner.

Kennedy quick to impress

Kennedy quick to impress

Josh Kennedy delights his supporters by powering to the second victory of his professional career at York Hall

Concern for man last seen in Kent

Concern for man last seen in Kent

Concern is growing for a missing man from Middlesbrough who was last seen hiring a car in Kent, as police appeal for help finding him.

Man arrested after two injured in stabbing

Man arrested after two injured in stabbing

At least eight police vehicles and two ambulances were called after two men were injured in a stabbing this evening.

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