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Missing York man could be walking to Kent along the coast
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M20 Folkestone traffic LIVE: Queues build on major motorway near Channel Tunnel after crash
Police are at the scene of the collision
‘I got a bang on the door telling us to get out’: Pictures show aftermath of huge fire
New pictures reveal the devastation caused by a huge fire which forced residents from their homes for five hours.
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‘All I needed was a plaster, but pharmacist told me to call an ambulance’
A grandmother of seven in need of a plaster after cutting her finger says she was told by her local pharmacy and GP surgery to call 999.
Two people seriously hurt in crash as A-road closed for hours
Two people were seriously hurt in a crash on an A-road.
Kent A-road remains shut in one direction due to building fire - live updates
There was a fire in a top floor flat
Kent and Canterbury Hospital becomes first in England to use AI to spot infections early
It is designed to help doctors identify infections at an early stage, allowing treatment to start sooner and reducing the risk of serious complications such as sepsis
Huge blaze breaks out at top-floor flat as road sealed off by police
A huge fire broke out in a top-floor flat, forcing police to seal off a road.
Kent hospital first in NHS to trial 'life-saving' AI tool
A Kent hospital has become the first in the country to use artificial intelligence as a way to diagnose infections and potentially save lives.
Air Force One pictured flying over Kent as Trump heads to Turkey
The new Air Force One has been pictured flying over Kent this morning as US President Donald Trump heads to Turkey for a NATO summit.
Heartbreak as woman, 46, dies and another fights for life after crash
Floral tributes have appeared at a roadside after a woman died and another has been left fighting for her life in hospital following a crash.
Brock returns as fears grow over ‘chaotic’ summer on Kent’s roads
A notorious contraflow system will be reinstated next week – amid fears of a “chaotic” summer for Kent’s roads.
Dog owners echo vets’ warning over increasing grass seed danger
Dog owners are being left with bills for hundreds of pounds amid a huge rise in cases of grass seeds getting lodged in their pets’ ears and skin.
The two Kent beaches ranked among UK's best
Two popular beauty spot beaches in Kent have been named among the best in the UK.
Emergency services called to clifftop promenade as path taped off
Part of a footpath beneath a clifftop promenade has been cordoned off amid a large emergency response.
Thief stole from Tesco, Asda and Boots soon after prison release
A thief who stole cosmetics, steaks and cheese from shops not long after being released from prison is back behind bars.
6 play areas across Folkestone and Hythe district set for major £670k facelift
The council is asking local children and parents to help design them
Marks & Spencer submits plans to return to Folkestone after 20 years
Marks & Spencer has submitted planning documents for a new Foodhall in Folkestone, marking a potential return to the Kent seaside town after a 20-year absence
‘We want to transform historic Kent landmark into a Barbican-by-the-Sea’
Ambitious plans to transform one of Kent's most iconic seafront buildings into a "Barbican-by-the-Sea" have been unveiled.
Folkestone Sports Centre takes major leap toward reopening after receiving £400k grant
It marks a milestone in the ongoing mission to restore the site into a thriving community hub