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Police probe after man 'attacked with spanner'

Police probe after man 'attacked with spanner'

A man has reportedly been attacked with a spanner following confrontation in a harbour.

Van driver in serious condition after M20 collision

Van driver in serious condition after M20 collision

An appeal for witnesses has been made after a crash on the motorway left a van driver in a London hospital with serious injuries.

'How will ambulances get through?'

'How will ambulances get through?'

Hundreds have signed a petition calling for a rethink on plans to close an important stretch of road for six weeks.

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Substation fire spreads to trees

Substation fire spreads to trees

Fire crews were called to a blaze which broke out close to two schools and engulfed trees.

Man airlifted to hospital after crash on M20

Man airlifted to hospital after crash on M20

Part of the M20 has been closed after a serious collision between a van and a lorry.

Charges after 'witness intimidation' attack at hotel

Charges after 'witness intimidation' attack at hotel

A man has been charged after reportedly attacking a woman in a hotel.

Twist in trial as mum admits murder of 'man she called dad'

Twist in trial as mum admits murder of 'man she called dad'

In a dramatic twist during a murder trial, a mum has changed her plea to admit the murder of a man she called dad in his own home.

Cash found sewn into man's jacket lining at Channel Tunnel terminal

Cash found sewn into man's jacket lining at Channel Tunnel terminal

A pensioner caught trying to take more than £9,000 in cash abroad has forfeited the money despite never being charged with a crime.

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Fire breaks out at police station

Fire breaks out at police station

Fire crews were called to a town centre police station after a blaze broke out on the second floor.

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Early promise becomes a reality for Folkestone legend

Early promise becomes a reality for Folkestone legend

Ian Draycott’s testimonial takes place this Saturday - just as Folkestone boss Neil Cugley predicted when he signed the player eight years ago.

TV presenter and doctor open new 'live bacteria bar'

TV presenter and doctor open new 'live bacteria bar'

The new wellness business promises to use gut health and other 'bio-hacks' to improve people's quality of life.

Thug jailed for stabbing stranger

Thug jailed for stabbing stranger

A dangerous thug has been jailed for stabbing a stranger in the chest, narrowly missing his heart, in a random town centre attack.

CCTV appeal after racist attacks

CCTV appeal after racist attacks

Police investigating two racist attacks have released pictures of men they want to talk to.

A news Leas of life for Pavilion

A news Leas of life for Pavilion

We take a look inside a former Edwardian tea room and theatre which is being saved as part of a high-end residential development.

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Wine shop to open in former antique store

Wine shop to open in former antique store

The team behind the new shop and tasting room promise 'fantastic wines at every price point'.

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Putters on course for summer holiday opening

Putters on course for summer holiday opening

A landscaped mini-golf course will become the latest attraction at a popular seaside spot when it opens next month.

Murder accused 'danced before stabbing man with jagged neck of bottle'

Murder accused 'danced before stabbing man with jagged neck of bottle'

The man accused of murdering a friend has told how his ex-lover was dancing just seconds before stabbing the man he called "dad".

Expert warns: '£150 bill set to rise to £250 a month'

Expert warns: '£150 bill set to rise to £250 a month'

Households in Kent face a difficult winter as further rises to the energy price cap look set to pile pressure on already stretched budgets.

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Two more teens charged with attempted murder

Two more teens charged with attempted murder

A pair of teenage suspects have been charged with attempted murder following a suspected double stabbing at a town centre car park.

Former hotel owner jailed over massive tax fraud

Former hotel owner jailed over massive tax fraud

A former hotel owner who cheated the taxman out of almost £500,000 by pocketing deductions from employee wages has been jailed for three years.

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