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Neil Cugley admits he could have used his squad better after Folkestone’s losing streak extended to four matches.

Arson suspect arrested after petrol station blaze

Arson suspect arrested after petrol station blaze

A suspect has been arrested after a car became engulfed in flames on a petrol station forecourt in an alleged arson attack.

Council to ban balloons and sky lanterns

Council to ban balloons and sky lanterns

Farmers and nature experts have praised a council for proposals to ban the release of helium balloons and Chinese lanterns into the air.

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Rowdy behaviour sparks pub's New Years Eve closure

Rowdy behaviour sparks pub's New Years Eve closure

An historic high street pub says it will close on New Year’s Eve following “rowdy behaviour” at previous events.

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'I would have rather been mugged'

'I would have rather been mugged'

Two conmen stole thousands from a Kent woman's bank account after gaining her trust.

And the crash sweepstake winner is...

And the crash sweepstake winner is...

A Martello Tower owner has announced the winner of a public sweepstake for guessing the date a car would next smash through his fence.

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Teenage girl hit by car

Teenage girl hit by car

Emergency services were called after a teenage girl was knocked down by a car.

Essex boys too strong

Essex boys too strong

Folkestone boss Neil Cugley can’t see anyone denying Billericay the Bostik Premier title this season.

Raiders steal kit worth £9,000 from golf club

Raiders steal kit worth £9,000 from golf club

Thieves made off with £9,000 worth of goods from a popular golf club, leaving staff feeling 'a nervous edge'.

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Four-hour wait at Eurotunnel

Four-hour wait at Eurotunnel

Travellers hoping to get away to France face a four-hour wait at the Eurotunnel following emergency work.

Girls fight off man who grabbed them

Girls fight off man who grabbed them

Two girls managed to fight off a man who jumped out of a car and grabbed them after they refused to talk to him.

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Jack-knifed lorry sparks motorway chaos

Jack-knifed lorry sparks motorway chaos

The driver of a huge articulated lorry lost control on the M20, causing the vehicle to jack-knife.

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Wood-burning stove sets loft alight

Wood-burning stove sets loft alight

Fire crews raced to a home after a wood-burning stove set fire to a loft.

Gridlock after multiple car crash on motorway

Gridlock after multiple car crash on motorway

A multiple car crash on the M20 has brought gridlock.

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Men arrested over reported robbery

Men arrested over reported robbery

Two men have been arrested following a reported robbery.

Police appeal after man robbed

Police appeal after man robbed

Police are appealing for witnesses after a man was reportedly robbed in the early hours of this morning.

Council activates emergency weather procedure

Council activates emergency weather procedure

Temperatures are set to dip below zero prompting one council to activate its 'Severe Weather Emergency Protocol'.

'Knife-wielding shoplifter' arrested

'Knife-wielding shoplifter' arrested

A man has been arrested on suspicion of shoplifting and threatening a security guard with a knife.

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Rare plane brought to Kent

Rare plane brought to Kent

An rare aircraft has been installed at a Kent museum.

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Neighbour's stereo equipment seized by council

Neighbour's stereo equipment seized by council

A council seized hundreds of pounds worth of stereo equipment after a woman refused to stop playing loud music.

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