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Warning after mum 'approached' outside school

Warning after mum 'approached' outside school

Parents at a primary school have been warned to stay vigilant after a mum was approached about her children.

Councillors 'torn' over dog walking site

Councillors 'torn' over dog walking site

A decision on whether a 'highly valued' dog walking field can remain open has been postponed.

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Men threaten people in house with knives before stealing car

Men threaten people in house with knives before stealing car

Police are hunting two suspects following a terrifying robbery.

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Man in hospital after car deliberately driven at him

Man in hospital after car deliberately driven at him

A man suffered serious injuries after a car deliberately drove at him.

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Brewery's 'delight' as stolen kegs recovered

Brewery's 'delight' as stolen kegs recovered

A brewery is "delighted" to have had dozens of beer kegs returned after they were stolen by thieves earlier this month.

New homes for town's rough sleepers opens

New homes for town's rough sleepers opens

Nine new long-term homes for those experiencing homelessness have now opened in a town centre.

Restaurant owners 'prepare for future' with flats plan

Restaurant owners 'prepare for future' with flats plan

A future 'contingency plan' could see a long-standing restaurant turned into flats... but for now the owners have no plans to shut up shop.

Anger after skate park 'set alight'

Anger after skate park 'set alight'

Police are investigating after a skate ramp was set on fire.

Tenants move into new beach huts as waiting list is closed

Tenants move into new beach huts as waiting list is closed

Tenants of new colourful beach huts have finally moved in, but bosses say the waiting list to rent one is now closed due to demand.

Blackmailers threaten to kill dog - even after she's been found

Blackmailers threaten to kill dog - even after she's been found

A family are delighted to have their missing dog home safe, but were shocked when scammers attempted to blackmail them once more.

Lifesaving plan to 'transplant' huge church organ

Lifesaving plan to 'transplant' huge church organ

A church organ which is more than a century old will be moved to a new home in order to stop its 'slow decay' - if planning permission is granted.

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Tidal pool among ideas to boost town

Tidal pool among ideas to boost town

Innovative ideas to improve a town were revealed during an online presentation and include more public spaces, improved road network and a tidal pool.

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Dog owner is told: 'Give us £1,000 or we'll kill your pet'

Dog owner is told: 'Give us £1,000 or we'll kill your pet'

Scammers have told a man they will harm his beloved missing pet unless he hands over £1,000.

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More asylum seekers to move into army barracks

More asylum seekers to move into army barracks

Hundreds of men are expected to move into army barracks set up to accommodate asylum seekers, despite fears about Covid-19 and living conditions.

Star-studded Danny Boyle series to film in Kent

Star-studded Danny Boyle series to film in Kent

A TV drama about the Sex Pistols, starring Game of Thrones actors, will film in Kent this month.

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Invicta announce return of the Mac

Invicta announce return of the Mac

Charity champion Kieron McCann has agreed a return to Folkestone Invicta next season.

CCTV image released as part of shoplifting investigation

CCTV image released as part of shoplifting investigation

A CCTV image of a man has been released by police following a shoplifting incident, which has been linked to a number of other reports.

Teenager is kicked before wallet and trainers stolen

Teenager is kicked before wallet and trainers stolen

An investigation has been launched after three men reportedly knocked a boy to the ground, before kicking him and stealing his wallet and shoes.

New high ropes adventure course opens

New high ropes adventure course opens

Families and kids are already enjoying a new high ropes obstacle course that has opened in Kent.

Asylum seeker barracks slammed in inspectors' report

Asylum seeker barracks slammed in inspectors' report

A full investigation into conditions at a government asylum seeker camp has revealed a number of serious failings.

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