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Six turbulent months at asylum seeker camp

Six turbulent months at asylum seeker camp

What has happened since a Kent barracks became a camp for asylum seekers last year - and what next for the site?

Robber is jailed after threatening woman with knife

Robber is jailed after threatening woman with knife

A woman has been jailed for her part in a knifepoint robbery and for assaulting a police officer.

Town's second Jobcentre to open due to pandemic

Town's second Jobcentre to open due to pandemic

A second, temporary, Jobcentre is due to open in a town centre as part of the government's response to coronavirus.

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Restaurant owners deny holding 'unlawful private gathering'

Restaurant owners deny holding 'unlawful private gathering'

A couple have denied holding an illegal gathering at their yet-to-open new restaurant following a visit from police.

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Woman 'punched and spat at' during assault

Woman 'punched and spat at' during assault

An appeal for witnesses has been launched after a woman reported being spat at and punched in the face during a town centre assault.

13 men arrested after barracks fire 'released without charge'

13 men arrested after barracks fire 'released without charge'

Thirteen of the 14 men arrested following a blaze at barracks housing asylum seekers have now been released without charge.

Jet skis 'danger to wildlife and people' on coast

Jet skis 'danger to wildlife and people' on coast

Concerns have been raised about what can be done to reduce the disturbances caused by jet skis along the coast.

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Huge Saga office block is sold

Huge Saga office block is sold

A large, former office building has been sold for an undisclosed amount.

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Pictures reveal 'impoverished and run-down' asylum seeker barracks

Pictures reveal 'impoverished and run-down' asylum seeker barracks

An inspection has deemed army barracks being used to house asylum seekers as 'filthy and impoverished' and revealed a third of people felt suicidal.

New beach huts will feature in upcoming triennial

New beach huts will feature in upcoming triennial

The fifth Folkestone Triennial art festival will go ahead this summer and will include the town's new beach huts as part of the collection.

Man jailed after attack on Good Samaritan

Man jailed after attack on Good Samaritan

A man who gave shelter to a homeless man was then violently assaulted and threatened with a knife.

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County line dealer caught with £1k in cash

County line dealer caught with £1k in cash

A county lines dealer has been jailed after being caught with £1k in cash.

CCTV appeal after shop assault

CCTV appeal after shop assault

Police investigating an assault have released the image of a man they want to speak to.

'Devastating revelations' in barracks review

'Devastating revelations' in barracks review

An NHS report into the conditions at an asylum centre has been revealed.

Council pens letter to shame litterbugs

Council pens letter to shame litterbugs

Litter louts have been shamed for dumping their pizza boxes in flower beds in a letter from a district council.

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Man charged after barracks fire will face trial

Man charged after barracks fire will face trial

A man has pleaded not guilty to charges following a fire at a military camp which is being used to house asylum seekers.

Young seal returns to sea after getting stuck on steps

Young seal returns to sea after getting stuck on steps

A rescue team helped capture a young seal after it become stuck on steps due to tide times.

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Pub closed after shooting to become homes

Pub closed after shooting to become homes

A run-down pub closed days after a shooting will be turned into 18 homes and a cafe.

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Dead dolphin stranded on rocks

Dead dolphin stranded on rocks

A dolphin has died and become stranded on rocks along the coast.

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Residents living near Napier Barracks left 'petrified'

Residents living near Napier Barracks left 'petrified'

Councillors have hit out at the use of Napier Barracks to house asylum seekers, adding that some people living nearby have been left 'petrified'.

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