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Delays after train stops in Channel Tunnel

Delays after train stops in Channel Tunnel

Passengers using the Channel Tunnel are experiencing delays tonight... after a train got stuck en route to France

Man faces child sex charges after rooftop stand-off

Man faces child sex charges after rooftop stand-off

A man has been charged with sexually assaulting a young boy after police were involved in 16 hours of negotiations in a rooftop stand-off.

Secrets of wartime spooks by the sea revealed

Secrets of wartime spooks by the sea revealed

Story of a Kent town's spy network during the First World War will be featured in a new BBC documentary tonight

Police called over child 'abduction bid' claims

Police called over child 'abduction bid' claims

Officers have carried out a search after reports of a man chasing and trying to abduct children in the street.

Bouncer jailed after clubber dies in 'sleeper hold'

Bouncer jailed after clubber dies in 'sleeper hold'

A doorman is behind bars today after forcing a clubber into a choke hold so tight he was left unconscious and died at a Christmas party.

Bouncer guilty of killing man at Christmas party

Bouncer guilty of killing man at Christmas party

A bouncer who boasted of using a "sleeper hold" to knock victims unconscious has been convicted of killing a man at his work Christmas party.

Thompson decides to stay at Hythe

Thompson decides to stay at Hythe

Striker Craig Thompson is one of three Hythe players to return to the club after following former boss Scott Porter out of the club.

Invicta pull down stand wrecked in winter storms

Invicta pull down stand wrecked in winter storms

Folkestone Invicta’s Fullicks Stadium has taken on a different look this week following the winter storm damage which wrecked the main stand.

Arrest made after spate of distraction burglaries

Arrest made after spate of distraction burglaries

A woman has been arrested following a spate of distraction burglaries in two Kent towns

Derelict pub fire latest

Derelict pub fire latest

A blaze at a derelict pub in Folkestone which was tackled by more than 30 firefighters, is finally out.

Fire at derelict pub

Fire at derelict pub

Around 20 firefighters are tackling a blaze at a derelict pub in Folkestone.

Firefighters called to blaze on beach

Firefighters called to blaze on beach

A blaze on the beach at Folkestone was put out by firefighters last night.

Woman charged over fatal stabbing

Woman charged over fatal stabbing

A woman has been charged with perverting the course of justice over the fatal stabbing of a man in Folkestone.

Seaside town among UK's coolest places to live

Seaside town among UK's coolest places to live

A Kent seaside town has been ranked one of the coolest places in Britain to buy a home.

Smoke detector catches fire

Smoke detector catches fire

A smoke detector did its job and sounded off during a blaze - and then caught light as well.

Bouncer denies using fatal 'sleeper' hold on drunk clubber

Bouncer denies using fatal 'sleeper' hold on drunk clubber

A bouncer accused of killing a salesman at a Christmas party has denied using a hold on him that can put its victims to sleep.

Bank announces branch closure

Bank announces branch closure

NatWest has announced it will close one of its branches in a Kent town but there will be no job losses.

Police investigate after ATM stuffed with dog mess

Police investigate after ATM stuffed with dog mess

An investigation has been launched after dog mess was poked into the card slot of a cash machine.

Invicta homecoming for Smith

Invicta homecoming for Smith

Darren Smith has returned to Folkestone Invicta less than a year after leaving the club to join Leatherhead.

Police called after man reported on tracks

Police called after man reported on tracks

Trains were stopped last night after a man was reported to be on tracks near a rail station.

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