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For 37 years it’s been my life, says centre manager

For 37 years it’s been my life, says centre manager

19 September 2013

People have been sharing their memories of a popular leisure centre which closed suddenly leaving customers devastated and 19 people unemployed.

In this week's Folkestone Kentish Express

In this week's Folkestone Kentish Express

19 September 2013

What's happening in the news in Folkestone this week?

Sprucing up Folkestone

Sprucing up Folkestone

19 September 2013

You may have seen him around the town. Well, he's Peter Phillips, Folkestone's first Town Sprucer. But more money is needed for scheme to continue.

Seeing double at Fashion Week

Seeing double at Fashion Week

19 September 2013

Twins from Dover who have been described as like “porcelain dolls” are making a name for themselves at London Fashion Week.

Crackdown on anti-social behaviour in town centre

Crackdown on anti-social behaviour in town centre

19 September 2013

Gangs hanging around one of the town’s most famous landmarks will be moved on in a crackdown on anti-social behaviour.

Hundreds to protest at children's centre closures bid in cost-cutting drive

Hundreds to protest at children's centre closures bid in cost-cutting drive

19 September 2013

County councillors are set to come under huge pressure today to oppose controversial plans to close 23 children's centres across Kent.

Is this what you call a twinset?

Is this what you call a twinset?

19 September 2013

London catwalk fans got more than they bargained for... when twins gave fashionistas a double take.

Celebrity Big Brother's Carol McGiffin will be joining the Moonlit Walk

Celebrity Big Brother's Carol McGiffin will be joining the Moonlit Walk

19 September 2013

Fresh from Celebrity Big Brother - Carol McGiffin will be joining pyjama clad walkers in Kings Hill

Nations celebrate 400-year link

Nations celebrate 400-year link

19 September 2013

Wreaths laid at the memorial of man in charge of the East India Company to celebrate the 400th anniversary of contact between Britain and Japan.

Barnes backs 'drunk tanks' for revellers

Barnes backs 'drunk tanks' for revellers

18 September 2013

Kent's crime commissioner has supported calls today for "drunk tanks" to avoid packing police cells with nuisance binge drinkers.

Fight continues to keep centres open

 Fight continues to keep centres open

18 September 2013

MP Sharon Hodgson visited Woodgrove Children’s Centre last week to speak to users about the impact it would have on them if it closes.

Illegal tobacco fear over move to plain packaging

Illegal tobacco fear over move to plain packaging

18 September 2013

A retailer from Dartford says the introduction of plain packaging for cigarettes could lead to a rise in illegal and counterfeit smoking products.

Work starts on haulage firm HQ

 Work starts on haulage firm HQ

18 September 2013

Building work has started on a town haulage firm's new home next to the A249.

Anger as Leas Lift announce buggy fare

Anger as Leas Lift announce buggy fare

18 September 2013

The Leas Lift in Folkestone is to start charging extra for buggies sparking anger among parents.

Put your little one in the picture

Put your little one in the picture

18 September 2013

This year’s Sheerness Times Guardian Cute Kids’ competition has started.

Kent shops in schoolgirl fashion row

Kent shops in schoolgirl fashion row

18 September 2013

A fashion retailer with several stores in Kent is being criticised for selling revealing clothing to girls as young as eight.

Host of superstars shine in Kent

Host of superstars shine in Kent

18 September 2013

Music megastars including Sting, Kanye West and Kings of Leon wowed crowds on stage in Maidstone last night.

Two missing teenagers found safe

Two missing teenagers found safe

18 September 2013

A pair of teenage boys have been discovered safe after a public appeal to find them, police said today.

Rugby club plans ‘serve community’

Rugby club plans ‘serve community’

18 September 2013

Sheppey Rugby Club is “days away” from hearing whether an application to transform its Lower Road headquarters has been successful.

Once my Tamera beats her nerves, she’s going to fly

Once my Tamera beats her nerves, she’s going to fly

18 September 2013

The sky is the limit for X Factor sensation Tamera Foster – if she can conquer her nerves, says her mother.

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