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Fire tears through caravan in suspected arson attack

Fire tears through caravan in suspected arson attack

A blaze which tore through an abandoned caravan is believed to have been started deliberately.

Cyclist seriously injured in crash

Cyclist seriously injured in crash

Police say a cyclist has sustained serious injuries in a collision involving two other vehicles.

‘Reckless’ arsonist avoids jail after triggering flats evacuation

‘Reckless’ arsonist avoids jail after triggering flats evacuation

A reckless arsonist who shut down the fire alarm system in his block of flats and sent the stairwell up in flames has avoided jail.

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Man admits killing woman found dead in torched flat

Man admits killing woman found dead in torched flat

A 25-year-old man has admitted starting a fire and killing a woman after her body was found in a flat.

Gambling reforms ‘will work but will take time’

Gambling reforms ‘will work but will take time’

Claims the government’s gambling reforms do not go far enough to ensure companies play a key part in countering addiction have been rebuffed.

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Armed police swoop on shopping centre

Armed police swoop on shopping centre

Armed police were spotted at a shopping centre following reports of a man acting suspiciously in the area.

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Teen cleared of manslaughter after fatal street attack

Teen cleared of manslaughter after fatal street attack

A 19-year-old accused of fatally punching a man in the street has been cleared of manslaughter by a jury.

Morrissey to perform in Kent for summer tour

Morrissey to perform in Kent for summer tour

Singer-songwriter Morrissey has added a Kent show to his summer tour this year.

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Cugs: Duo will do it their way

Cugs: Duo will do it their way

It’s time for joint-bosses Roland Edge and Micheal Everitt to put their own stamp on Folkestone’s squad - according to the man they replaced.

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Firm behind 10,000-home town asks council to borrow extra £80m

Firm behind 10,000-home town asks council to borrow extra £80m

A council-funded company behind a 10,000-home garden town is asking the authority to increase borrowing by £80 million – increasing the amount by 67%.

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M20 lorry crash causes delays

M20 lorry crash causes delays

A lorry has hit trees on the M20 motorway this morning, causing bumper-to-bumper traffic.

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Firefighters unaware tragic dad-of-five was inside burning house

Firefighters unaware tragic dad-of-five was inside burning house

The family of a “devoted and loving” father-of-five killed in a house fire have paid tribute to the well-respected entrepreneur.

Steak restaurant with ‘football chapel’ launches

Steak restaurant with ‘football chapel’ launches

An Argentine-inspired steak restaurant complete with a “football chapel” has launched at a new harbourside development.

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Four people in hospital after two-car crash

Four people in hospital after two-car crash

Four people were taken to hospital after a crash involving two cars.

Hunt after Starbucks is raided overnight

Hunt after Starbucks is raided overnight

Police have launched an appeal and are searching for two suspects after a town centre Starbucks was burgled.

Baptism of fire for Ray

Baptism of fire for Ray

Bradley Ray says 18th-place finish and then a second-lap crash can’t deter from promise shown in his first World Superbikes race of the season.

Greggs set to open another Kent store

Greggs set to open another Kent store

Bakery giant Greggs has confirmed it is to open yet another branch – the first for one Kent town.

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New images show how much-loved seaside lift could look

New images show how much-loved seaside lift could look

Plans to renovate and expand a Grade-II listed seaside lift have moved forward amid a call for more funding.

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Facebook fly-tipper hit with fine

Facebook fly-tipper hit with fine

A man who advertised waste disposal services on Facebook before dumping items in woodland has been fined.

Babies changed on ‘dirty’ mats and sharing unwashed bedding at nursery

Babies changed on ‘dirty’ mats and sharing unwashed bedding at nursery

A nursery has been slated after inspectors found babies were being changed on “dirty” mats and sleeping in shared bedding “not washed regularly”.

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