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Flats evacuated after bin fire

Flats evacuated after bin fire

Residents of flats in Folkestone had a rude awakening last night, after smoke from a bin fire in an underground storage area filled their homes.

Policeman on five misconduct charges

Policeman on five misconduct charges

A Kent PC is to face trial facing five charges of misconduct in judicial or public office.

Coastguard called to "body" at Folkestone

Coastguard called to "body" at Folkestone

HMS Coastguard received a report of a body in the sea at Folkestone Harbour this morning but it turned out to be false alarm

Pop-up culture brings boost hope for shops

Pop-up culture brings boost hope for shops

PopUp Britain, a scheme to give new online businesses a high street presence, is coming to Ashford's Park Mall.

Biffa binmen black sack bodge

Biffa binmen black sack bodge

The firm behind Ashford's new waste collection service have admitted their binmen were seen disposing of refuse and recycling in the same dust cart.

Burglars target tractor worth £12,500 at sports club

Burglars target tractor worth £12,500 at sports club

Police are appealing for information, after a green John Deere tractor was stolen from Ashford Hockey Club in Kennington.

Porter happy with unbeaten start

Porter happy with unbeaten start

Hythe Town boss Scott Porter says he is encouraged by the club's unbeaten four game start to the new Ryman League Division 1 South season.

Cugley demands consistency from new-look squad

Cugley demands consistency from new-look squad

Folkestone Invicta boss Neil Cugley admits his new-look side is taking time to settle after three defeats in their first four games.

Reward after vandals ruin floral display

Reward after vandals ruin floral display

A reward is being offered after vandals "who need their heads banging together" pulled out and trampled on almost 5,000 plants at a park.

Teenager hurt in moped collision

Teenager hurt in moped collision

A youngster riding a moped was left needing hospital treatment, following a collision which closed Canterbury Road in Ashford this morning.

CCTV images released after iPhone stolen

CCTV images released after iPhone stolen

Police investigating an alleged fraud at a shop in Ashford High Street have released CCTV images of three people they would like to speak to.

Massive operation to tackle grass and corn fires

Massive operation to tackle grass and corn fires

Firefighters are trying to bring a grass fire under control on Romney Marsh and corn crops ablaze in a village near Wye.

Man in court charged with wife’s murder

Man in court charged with wife’s murder

A man suspected of murdering his wife in London was arrested in Shepway last week.

More traveller troubles in Stanhope

More traveller troubles in Stanhope

Police have been called to council land in Stanhope, Ashford, after reports of anti-social behaviour and criminal activity by travellers.

Construction company fined £40,000

Construction company fined £40,000

Ecobuild Homes Ltd, of North Street, Ashford has been found guilty of breaching Health and Safety laws on a building site in Thanet.

Police pull out of Remembrance Sunday parades

Police pull out of Remembrance Sunday parades

War veterans will have to arrange for roads to be closed at Remembrance Sunday parades after Kent Police pulled out of marshalling dozens of events.

Nepalese man jailed for kukri knife attack

Nepalese man jailed for kukri knife attack

A Nepalese man has today been locked up for seven years over a town centre attack on two teenagers with a nine-inch kukri knife.

Police investigate shed fire

Police investigate shed fire

Firefighters were called to reports of a garden shed on fire in Hawkinge on Saturday night. Police are now investigating.

Are you having a laugh?

Are you having a laugh?

A photographer captured a pony in playful mood during a visit to Hothfield Common near Ashford.

Owner's fear as dog finds giant caterpillars

Owner's fear as dog finds giant caterpillars

A dog owner feared for the safety of her beloved pet after the playful pooch found a mysterious bug in the garden.

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