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Bets are off for re-opening of racecourse

Bets are off for re-opening of racecourse

A year to the day since the final meeting at Folkestone Racecourse, the track appears no closer to re-opening from its "temporary" closure.

Man behind bars for raping girl after crimes revealed on Facebook

Man behind bars for raping girl after crimes revealed on Facebook

A young man who feared being labelled a "nonce" has been locked up for raping a 12-year-old girl - after revealing on Facebook what he had done.

Police detective told 'rape victim' to phone charity advice line

Police detective told 'rape victim' to phone charity advice line

A detective is under investigation by Kent Police after advising an alleged rape victim to ring the Citizens Advice Bureau, a court heard.

Wedding bells for couple after making up on Jeremy Kyle Show

Wedding bells for couple after making up on Jeremy Kyle Show

A couple who fell out amid rumours of cheating could become the first to tie the knot on the Jeremy Kyle Show after making up on the live show.

Charity shop raider jailed for crime spree

Charity shop raider jailed for crime spree

A burglar has had his wish to be locked up for Christmas granted after targeting charity shops in a three-day crime spree.

More details released in hunt for young woman's 'sex attacker'

More details released in hunt for young woman's 'sex attacker'

Detectives investigating a serious sexual assault on a young clubber on a beach have today released more details about her alleged attacker.

Timetable to deal with rail disruption

Timetable to deal with rail disruption

Southeastern has unveiled plans for more high-speed trains and extra capacity to deal with the long-term closure of London Bridge for refurbishment.

Horse rider taken to hospital after fall

Horse rider taken to hospital after fall

A woman in her 50s has been taken to hospital after being found unconscious when she fell off a horse this morning.

Ferry staff tuning up for The Choir final

Ferry staff tuning up for The Choir final

Tuneful staff from P&O Ferries are hoping to steal the show after making it to the final of popular TV show The Choir.

Man charged with attacking PCs

Man charged with attacking PCs

A man is due in court charged with assaulting two police officers and another man in a car park.

Jewellery worth thousands stolen in axe raid on town centre store

Jewellery worth thousands stolen in axe raid on town centre store

Burglars broke into a town centre store using a pickaxe to steal jewellery worth thousands of pounds.

Escaped prisoner found... hiding in mother's wardrobe

Escaped prisoner found... hiding in mother's wardrobe

A young inmate fled prison when officers were about to search his cell... but was found hours later hiding in his mother's wardrobe.

Man arrested after digger used to steal ATMs in Tesco ram raid

Man arrested after digger used to steal ATMs in Tesco ram raid

A man has been arrested after a digger was used to rip two cash machines from the wall of a Tesco supermarket.

Airport review brings 'grave day' for campaigners as fears continue

Airport review brings 'grave day' for campaigners as fears continue

Anti-airport campaigners have spoken of their fears for another year of "blight and uncertainty" after a massive hub for Kent was not ruled out today.

Delays as crash closes part of M2

Delays as crash closes part of M2

Motorists have been facing long delays on the M2 while emergency services dealt with a three-car crash on the coast-bound carriageway.

Family's ordeal after girl diagnosed with deadly rare condition

Family's ordeal after girl diagnosed with deadly rare condition

Lively Lilly Day's life is a ticking timebomb... after being diagnosed with a condition so rare only 19 other people have it.

Landlord jailed over racist attack on men

Landlord jailed over racist attack on men

A pub landlord has been locked up for joining in a racially-aggravated attack on two customers... before glassing another victim while on police bail.

Thames Estuary airport not ruled out in key aviation review

Thames Estuary airport not ruled out in key aviation review

Plans for a massive hub airport in the Thames Estuary have not been shortlisted in an aviation review - but a new Kent airport is still on the cards.

Pensioner needs 40 stitches after savage beating in his own home

Pensioner needs 40 stitches after savage beating in his own home

A 76-year-old man has suffered multiple fractures and needed 40 stitches in his face after a "savage and sustained" beating in his own flat.

Married PC cleared of pestering women for sex but could face retrial

Married PC cleared of pestering women for sex but could face retrial

A married policeman has today been acquitted of misusing his position to try to persuade several women to have sex with him, but could face a retrial.

Pair jailed for sex attack on 'unconscious' woman in street

Pair jailed for sex attack on 'unconscious' woman in street

Two men have been locked up for a total of seven years after taking advantage of an "unconscious" woman in the street and sexually assaulting her.

Flasher exposes himself to women

Flasher exposes himself to women

Police want help identifying a man who exposed himself to a group of women in a riverside beauty spot.

Women accused of DJ murder won't give evidence

Women accused of DJ murder won't give evidence

Two women accused of stabbing a DJ, slashing his throat and dumping his body next to his car have chosen not to give evidence at their trial.

Armed robbers jailed after pyjama photo joke leads to gang's arrest

Armed robbers jailed after pyjama photo joke leads to gang's arrest

Four boastful armed robbers have been jailed for a total of more than 40 years after a pair of pyjamas and a bragging 'selfie' led to their downfall.

Dangerous dolls seized from market stall

Dangerous dolls seized from market stall

Toxic toys that can cause cancer have been seized from a Kent market stall two years after they were banned across Europe.

Missing teenager returns home

Missing teenager returns home

A 15-year-old boy missing for five days has returned home, police have confirmed.

Education chief blasts grammar schools 'stuffed full of middle-class kids'

Education chief blasts grammar schools 'stuffed full of middle-class kids'

The head of Ofsted has criticised grammar schools and said they should not be allowed to expand after Kent's bid for a new annexe was rejected.

Man killed in A2 crash named locally

Man killed in A2 crash named locally

Tributes have been paid after a driver died when his car overturned in an early-morning crash on the A2 yesterday.

Alarming rise in food bank use in just two years

Alarming rise in food bank use in just two years

Thousands of Kent families are now so poor they can't even afford to feed themselves, a shock new report's revealed.

Disabled performer snubbed by amateur dramatics group

Disabled performer snubbed by amateur dramatics group

An amateur singer has been refused a place on a theatrical society's cast... and claims it is because he has cerebral palsy.

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