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Air show draws crowds

Air show draws crowds

Hundreds of people enjoyed a free air show over Folkestone and Dover marking the 75th anniversary of the Battle of Britain.

Delays on Eurotunnel due to power supply problems

Delays on Eurotunnel due to power supply problems

Passengers are experiencing delays due to technical problems on Eurotunnel.

Woman hurt in two-car crash

Woman hurt in two-car crash

A woman was taken to hospital after a two-car crash in a high street.

Kent's Banksy is coming home

Kent's Banksy is coming home

An arts charity has won a High Court battle over the ownership of a piece daubed on a wall by Banksy.

Drunk mum-to-be spat at officer three times

Drunk mum-to-be spat at officer three times

A 27-year-old pregnant woman who was double the speed limit and drove on the wrong side of the road, has avoided jail.

Cugs hails "massive" win

Cugs hails "massive" win

Neil Cugley was full of praise for his table-topping Folkestone side after they beat Hastings with 10 men on Tuesday night.

Woman's handbag stolen in midnight attack

Woman's handbag stolen in midnight attack

A woman had her handbag stolen after a man asked for a light and attacked a woman.

Dolan wins it for 10-man Invicta

Dolan wins it for 10-man Invicta

Folkestone completed the double over title rivals Hastings on a dramatic night at the Fullicks Stadium.

Kent patients may be treated in Calais

Kent patients may be treated in Calais

Kent patients requiring everything from surgery to pain relief could be treated in Calais after two French providers won contracts from a CCG.

Cafe owner devastated by kitchen blaze

Cafe owner devastated by kitchen blaze

A cafe owner has criticised fire crews for responding slowly to a call when a blaze broke out in the kitchen of his business, causing serious damage.

Lottery loser misses out on £72,000 prize

Lottery loser misses out on £72,000 prize

The deadline to claim a EuroMillions ticket worth £72,422 that was bought in Kent six months ago has now passed.

Man passes time with Tai Chi in traffic jam

Man passes time with Tai Chi in traffic jam

Motorists watched in astonishment as a middle-aged man hopped out of his vehicle and practised some Tai Chi in the middle of a lane.

Eurostar passenger's 14-hour delay

Eurostar passenger's 14-hour delay

A Eurostar passenger has told of a 14-hour Eurostar delay as police dealt with migrants trying to get onto a train.

Cugley ready for sterner tests

Cugley ready for sterner tests

Unbeaten Folkestone are top of the table and manager Neil Cugley believes they will get even better.

Memorial nominated for 'worst building' award

Memorial nominated for 'worst building' award

The Battle of Britain memorial in Kent was nominated for the unenviable title of the worst new building in the country.

Police called as boy, 16, dies in house

Police called as boy, 16, dies in house

The death of a 16-year-old boy at a house last night has been described by police as 'unexplained'.

Arson investigation as cars set alight

Arson investigation as cars set alight

Police are investigating an arson after two cars were ablaze completely destroying one and damaging another as fire crews had to put out the flames.

Hospital campaign gathers pace as support doubles

Hospital campaign gathers pace as support doubles

The campaign to upgrade services at the Royal Victoria Hospital sees support double since we launched our campaign - but we still need YOUR help.

Brit winner Tinie Tempah surprises youngsters

Brit winner Tinie Tempah surprises youngsters

Rapper Tinie Tempah wowed youngsters in a surprise visit to Kent as part of citizenship programme offering help and advice.

Girl, 5, hurt after falling down Primark escalator

Girl, 5, hurt after falling down Primark escalator

A young girl was taken to hospital after falling down an escalator at a Primark store.

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