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Two bailed after baby hurt in suspected XL bully attack

An eight-month-old baby sustained serious injuries after she was bitten by a dog on Wednesday.

A police car and tape across a house in Folkestone. A police officer stands behind the tape next to the car

Two held as baby hurt in suspected XL bully attack

A woman, 76, and a man, 18, have been arrested in connection with the attack near Folkestone.

Plastic bags of what appears to be cannabis and other items are laid out on a wooden table.

Teenage boy and woman, 34, in drugs arrest

Suspected MDMA, cocaine and cannabis were found and seized at a Folkestone address.

A computer generated aerial image of what the large housing development at Otterpool Park could look like, with rows of houses and blocks of flats next to a green park area with trees.

Plans for Kent garden town may be brought forward

A council report will state the main focus is on delivery of the first homes at Otterpool Park.

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Mum criticises worsening driving test backlogs

Emily Hughes says she was told she would have to wait until 2026 before she could take her test.

Councillor Dan Watkins teams up with Folkestone Invicta Football Club for the day and checks out KCC’s pitch side banner promoting stop smoking services

Council teams up with football clubs to help fans

Pitch side banners and posters about the help are being put up at three Kent football clubs.

A stock photo of surveillance cameras are directed in different directions, conduct continuous shooting and video surveillance on the city street.

CCTV control room expands to help tackle crime

The council’s control centre monitors Swale's CCTV cameras all year and works with Kent Police.

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Festive events and travel hit due to winds in Kent

Train services are hit between Ramsgate and Dover and Canterbury due to a fallen tree.

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Two men convicted for people smuggling attempts

The three men, who made multiple crossing attempts, are due to be sentenced at a later date.