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Fire crews fight blaze with thick smoke clouding over area
Fire crews battled a blaze near a Premier Inn - with plumes of smoke visible from a neighbouring motorway.
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The cost of buying a home in every area of Kent over the past five years
We analysed prices from the past five years to discover the most expensive and cheapest places to live in Kent.
‘It threatens the tranquillity and natural beauty that surrounds us’
Hundreds of residents are voicing opposition to a proposed “massive” truck stop they fear will damage the countryside and disturb nearby villages.
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Folkestone fire live updates as people told to close windows and doors
Three fire engines are at the scene
‘It’s disgusting!’ Fury as council takes no action over footpath to new-build estate
Frustrated residents have raised concerns over delays to build a footpath which was required under planning conditions for a new housing estate.
‘It was all going so well, and then I noticed Jeremy Clarkson gazing at me while I had a wee’
Celebs, wet welcomes and plenty of beef: Secret Drinker’s latest pub mission.
Ice cream parlour honouring tragic hit-and-run child to shut
A dessert parlour opened in memory of a young boy struck and killed by a car will not reopen, says its grieving owner.
Lorry driver charged following serious crash on A20 in Folkestone
A man in his 30s was taken to hospital for treatment to multiple injuries
Lorry driver charged after serious crash with stationary car
A lorry driver has been charged with causing serious injury by dangerous driving as police continue to appeal for witnesses to the crash.
‘Fixing our waterways won’t be quick - we should not pretend otherwise’
MP Sojan Joseph says more work is needed to push for improvements to the infrastructure of our waterways.
Pensioner in critical condition after multi-vehicle smash
A pensioner has been left in a critical condition after a multi-vehicle smash blocked a town centre route.
Arrests following reports of trespassers on railway line
Two people have been arrested after reports of trespassers on a railway line, with trains temporarily halted.
Woman in critical condition in hospital after serious crash in Folkestone
Officers are urging witnesses to come forward
Duo arrested during ‘aggravated burglary’ in high street
Two men have been arrested following reports of an aggravated burglary on a high street.
‘It was meant to be - we’re looking right over where she lived’
A mum-of-two launched her new business after discovering the perfect place to remember one of her closest friends.
‘We still have hope': Will beauty spot eyesore ever become luxury flats?
The developers behind a long-stalled block of luxury flats insist the project is on the verge of a full refinancing deal.
Know an amazing volunteer? Nominate them for the Kent Charity Awards
Help shine a spotlight on Kent’s charity heroes by sending in your nominations for this year’s awards.
Main route blocked after multi-vehicle smash
Traffic is building on a busy street after a multi-vehicle crash.
UK’s largest beach sauna to open this month
Bookings are now open for the new custom-built sauna, which also includes a cold plunge tank, hot tubs and a Japanese cafe.
'She's trapped in her own body, but she has a wicked sense of humour'
A mum has given an insight into her daughter’s life, who is left locked in her body due to a “devastating” rare condition.