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Thief torched stolen moped after taking it on joyride around Folkestone
A joyrider who stole a moped and set it alight after riding around a Kent town has been jailed for eight months.
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Dream homes on the Kent coast: From £300k sea-view flats to £2m mansions
With 350 miles of coastline, Kent is home to some spectacular sea views. We’ve scoured the property market to find the finest coastal homes on offer.
Hundreds pay respects to much-loved postman at Folkestone parkrun
Hundreds of runners have paid an emotional tribute to a popular Folkestone postman who died after being hit by a car.
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GBH arrests after man attacked in Folkestone hotel taken to London hospital
Two men have been arrested on suspicion of grievous bodily harm with intent after a man was attacked inside a hotel.
£1m flat blocks, a £300k former shop and land sold for £60 at Kent’s latest property auction
Two Kent flat blocks with development potential have both sold for seven-figure sums at auction.
Where shoppers can park for free in Kent over Christmas
Parking charges will be suspended in parts of Kent this Christmas – here’s where you can park for free when out and about this festive season.
Firework 'malfunction' at Kent care home bonfire display prompts investigation
Families were left screaming and running for cover when fireworks reportedly shot towards spectators during a Bonfire Night display at a care home.
Campaigner wins appeal for war memorial at a former Victorian latrine
Campaigners have won their fight for a new war memorial at a Victorian latrine after a long-running planning dispute.
Delays after strike action halts Channel traffic
There were delays on cross-channel routes after earlier strike action disrupted ferry services.
‘No wonder this Kent pub pulls in punters from across the globe - it’s an absolute knockout’
Secret Drinker heads to the coast to check out the hype - and the Sunday roast - at one of the county’s most talked-about pubs.
Emergency crews called to car fire on A20
Traffic was held on the coastbound A20 as emergency services attended a car fire.
Firefighters called after chair left dangling from seafront flat balcony
Firefighters were called to a seafront development after strong winds left furniture hanging from a balcony.
Miles of M20 traffic as emergency services called to dog on loose
A loose dog sparked an emergency response and brought traffic on the M20 to a standstill in both directions.
Kent MP could face employment tribunal after bullying findings
A Kent MP forced to apologise in the Commons for “belittling” a staff member and breaching the MP’s Code of Conduct could face an employment tribunal.
MP ordered to apologise after ‘snatching phone’ and hugging employee
Kent MP Tony Vaughan has apologised in the House of Commons after “belittling” a member of staff and breaching the Code of Conduct for MPs.
‘Everyone loved him’: Daughter’s tribute to popular postman who died after being hit by car
The devastated daughter of a popular postman who died after being hit by a car says she will forever remember his infectious smile.
Kent drug deaths hit record high as grieving families warn: ‘This must be a wake-up call’
Drug deaths in Kent last year were the highest on record - as grieving families warn it must be a “wake-up call for serious action”.
Arrest over death of man hit by car near Folkestone pub
A man has been arrested following the death of a pedestrian who was hit by a car outside a pub.
‘Kent’s bus services are not delivering - but there is a better way’
Folkestone and Hythe MP Tony Vaughan says bus franchising would put local communities “back in charge” of services.
Thug who stabbed man in neck as he took bins out wanted on recall to prison
A violent offender who stabbed his ex-partner’s stepfather in a vicious and unprovoked attack as he took the bins out is wanted on recall to prison.