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Here's how to get help in Folkestone, Hythe & Romney Marsh

27 March 2020
Here's how to get help in Folkestone, Hythe & Romney Marsh

Hundreds of volunteers are providing support at three new community hubs set up to help the most vulnerable during the Covid-19 pandemic.

Fears phone's removal will 'cost lives'

26 March 2020
Fears phone's removal will 'cost lives'

There are concerns the removal of a public telephone box could put lives at risk in case an emergency happens nearby.

Arrest after caravan is 'unhooked and stolen' overnight

25 March 2020
Arrest after caravan is 'unhooked and stolen' overnight

A man has been arrested after a caravan was reportedly unhooked from a vehicle and stolen during the night.

Flight home finally arranged for stranded couple

25 March 2020
Flight home finally arranged for stranded couple

A flight home has finally been arranged for a Kent couple who have been struck in Northern Cyprus due to the Covid-19 outbreak.

Warning after police 'interrupt beach BBQ'

25 March 2020
Warning after police 'interrupt beach BBQ'

Officers have issued a warning about the importance of staying home, after having to disperse people on the beach including one group enjoying a BBQ.

Take a look inside this century old neglected theatre

25 March 2020
Take a look inside this century old neglected theatre

We take a closer look at a run-down former theatre and tearoom as it stands today and throughout its 100 year history.

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40,000 views for story time with Spider-man

24 March 2020
40,000 views for story time with Spider-man

A dad is hoping to bring a smile to children' and parents' faces by dressing as Spider-man and live streaming a bedtime story every night.

Decision on beach hut overhaul scheme delayed

24 March 2020
Decision on beach hut overhaul scheme delayed

A key decision on whether to transform the look of a Kent seafront has been postponed due to the Covid-19 outbreak.

Rise in 'dirty needles' being dumped

24 March 2020
Rise in 'dirty needles' being dumped

A team dedicated to keeping a town clean and safe have reported a rise in the number of used needles found dumped in the streets.

Beauty factory closing due to 'falling demand' amid coronavirus outbreak

23 March 2020
Beauty factory closing due to 'falling demand' amid coronavirus outbreak

A cosmetics factory in Kent will close to protect staff and because of 'falling demand' amid the coronavirus pandemic.

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Monopoly game dedicated to Kent town launches today

23 March 2020
Monopoly game dedicated to Kent town launches today

A new special edition of the popular game Monopoly has launched today and is dedicated to a Kent town.

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'It's superb they will utilise it, rather than just abandon it'

23 March 2020
'It's superb they will utilise it, rather than just abandon it'

More than 100 people attended a public consultation on the proposed plans to rescue a neglected theatre - here's what they thought.

Dad died after doctors failed to carry out vital scan

21 March 2020
Dad died after doctors failed to carry out vital scan

An inquest heard how a dad-of-two could have survived if a scan to identify his life threatening condition was carried out.

Dealer threatened to 'cut up' victim's family

20 March 2020
Dealer threatened to 'cut up' victim's family

A drug dealer who attempted to kidnap a man and threatened to 'cut-up' his family has been jailed for five years.

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Letters to residents could 'brighten their day'

20 March 2020
Letters to residents could 'brighten their day'

Children are being invited to send letters or drawings to care home residents facing long periods without visitors due to the Covid-19 outbreak.

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Here's how Covid-19 is affecting Folkestone, Hythe & Romney Marsh

20 March 2020
Here's how Covid-19 is affecting Folkestone, Hythe & Romney Marsh

Venues shut, attractions closed and council meetings cancelled, we take a look at how the Covid-19 outbreak is affecting the district.

'We are stranded - please help us'

19 March 2020
'We are stranded - please help us'

A Kent couple, trapped in quarantine in Northern Cyprus over Covid-19 fears, are pleading with the government to help bring them home.

12-hour dance festival to return for 2020

18 March 2020
12-hour dance festival to return for 2020

Connected Festival, which saw thousands of people party for 12 hours at a Kent airport, is set to return this year despite Covid-19 fears.

Animal parks to stay open but restrictions will be in place

17 March 2020
Animal parks to stay open but restrictions will be in place

Two wild animal parks will remain open, despite a string of other tourist attractions closing due to fears over the coronavirus.

Here's how technology is connecting people during the Covid-19 outbreak

16 March 2020
Here's how technology is connecting people during the Covid-19 outbreak

From online lectures to live streaming choir sessions, technology is playing a big part in keeping people connected during the coronavirus outbreak.

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