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Smuggler caught sneaking migrant through Channel Tunnel

Smuggler caught sneaking migrant through Channel Tunnel

A people smuggler who was caught trying to sneak an Iraqi illegal migrant through the Channel Tunnel in his boot has been locked up.

EXCLUSIVE: What is being done to tackle the plight of homelessness?

EXCLUSIVE: What is being done to tackle the plight of homelessness?

A housing shortage, sub-zero temperatures and vulnerable people homeless on Shepway's streets. What are the issues and how are they being tackled?

Gang attack victim 'forgotten'

Gang attack victim 'forgotten'

A man unable to work for five months after being assaulted has criticised police for dropping the case against those responsible.

MP tried to claim £6k to pay wife’s firm

MP tried to claim £6k to pay wife’s firm

A Kent politician has defended his actions after the Independent Parliamentary Standards Authority threw out his invoice.

Traffic lights cause confusion at crossing

Traffic lights cause confusion at crossing

Temporary traffic lights have been installed at a busy crossing which is shielded with scaffolding after a pedestrian was reportedly knocked down.

Skate park build grinds to halt as opening date pushed back

Skate park build grinds to halt as opening date pushed back

The opening of the world's first indoor skate and urban sports park has been put back because of delays during the building work.

First freight train from China

First freight train from China

The first freight train to complete the 12,000km journey from China to the UK arrives in Kent today.

Fears over dance hall flats plan

Fears over dance hall flats plan

More than 100 people, including a school head teacher, have objected to plans to demolish a dance hall and replace it with retirement flats.

Trial run for town centre market

Trial run for town centre market

A town council is set to take control of a high-street market in a bid to improve it for traders and shoppers.

Car and bus crash in town centre

Car and bus crash in town centre

A car and bus have collided in a crash on a busy town centre route.

Anger at ‘absurd’ plan to keep bar open until 4am

Anger at ‘absurd’ plan to keep bar open until 4am

A popular night spot in a seaside town is appealing to extend its opening hours after branding the town’s night-life “inadequate”.

Duo's return lifts Cugley

Duo's return lifts Cugley

Folkestone boss Neil Cugley has backed Ian Draycott and Joe Taylor to fire their side up the Ryman League, Premier Division.

Spate of pub burglaries across Kent linked

Spate of pub burglaries across Kent linked

An investigation into a series of pub burglaries has been launched as detectives say the incidents could be linked.

Families evacuated as tree crashes down on homes

Families evacuated as tree crashes down on homes

Gale force winds sent a large tree crashing down onto a row of houses.

Funding bid to save historic lift

Funding bid to save historic lift

A Heritage Lottery Fund bid will be made in an attempt to safeguard a popular and historic lift which was under threat of closure earlier this week.

School closes early

School closes early

A secondary school is shutting its doors early in a bid to give pupils time to travel home safely before temperatures drop and more ice sets.

TV star’s bag to be sold for lorry park campaign

TV star’s bag to be sold for lorry park campaign

A TV presenter has backed a campaign to stop the building of what has been called the world’s largest lorry park.

One injured after double motorway crash

One injured after double motorway crash

One person has been injured and drivers have been warned to expect delays after two crashes happened in the same area on a busy motorway.

Plans for new-look play area revealed

Plans for new-look play area revealed

A large park in the centre of a seaside town could be about to get upgraded as plans are released to refurbish and extend a playground.

Trains delayed after vehicle hits bridge

Trains delayed after vehicle hits bridge

Train services are set to be delayed or altered this morning after a vehicle hit a low bridge.

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