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Fines given to 'blatant' rule breakers repeatedly trying to leave UK

Fines given to 'blatant' rule breakers repeatedly trying to leave UK

Police have issued £200 fines to 14 people who repeatedly attempted to leave Kent for Europe, despite the national lockdown.

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Arrest after 'offensive graffiti' appears on wall

Arrest after 'offensive graffiti' appears on wall

A man has been arrested on suspicion of criminal damage after 'offensive' graffiti was discovered sprawled on a wall.

Surgery shut after eight covid cases

Surgery shut after eight covid cases

A surgery that shut without warning had eight staff members test positive for coronavirus.

The Father of Science Fiction's love for Kent

The Father of Science Fiction's love for Kent

We take a look at the life and work of prolific writer HG Wells, who fell in love with a Kent seaside town.

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Fly tipping offences land two men in court

Fly tipping offences land two men in court

Two men have been prosecuted by a district council and subsequently fined over fly tipping offences.

Doctor's surgery closed due to 'staff sickness'

Doctor's surgery closed due to 'staff sickness'

Thousands of patients have been left without access to a GP after doctor's surgery closed due to staff sickness.

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Memorial shines on after dark thanks to donation

Memorial shines on after dark thanks to donation

A man's donation made in memory of his relatives who fought in the war means one of Kent's best-loved memorials can shine on after dark.

I keep thinking I'll miss!

I keep thinking I'll miss!

Josh Vincent says he’s watched the video of his Folkestone wonder goal a thousand times.

Former Kent MP 'dismayed' at own party over Brexit bill

Former Kent MP 'dismayed' at own party over Brexit bill

The government will press ahead with a controversial Brexit bill depsite a heavy defeat in the House of Lords.

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Thousands of small boats prevented from crossing Channel

Thousands of small boats prevented from crossing Channel

A discussion at the House of Commons revealed nearly 5,000 small boats carrying asylum seekers have been prevented from reaching the UK this year.

Suspected burglar due in court

Suspected burglar due in court

A suspected thief is due in court after a string of breaks-in and burglaries across three towns.

Grave of Britain's first black officer possibly found

Grave of Britain's first black officer possibly found

New research may have found the burial site of the Kent-born soldier and footballer.

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UK's no.1 fitness YouTuber sets sights on best-seller

UK's no.1 fitness YouTuber sets sights on best-seller

The UK's no.1 fitness YouTuber - who has more hits than Joe Wicks - is releasing his first book next month.

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Investigation launched after bin lorry crash

Investigation launched after bin lorry crash

An appeal has been launched following a crash between a car and bin lorry, which left two people in hospital.

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Road closed after car collides with dustcart

Road closed after car collides with dustcart

Two men have been taken to hospital and a road remains closed after a crash this morning involving two cars and a dustcart.

Mixed feelings as businesses enter second lockdown

Mixed feelings as businesses enter second lockdown

Business owners have expressed mixed reactions - some of hope, some of disappointment - over the country entering a second lockdown.

No fears for boss Cugley

No fears for boss Cugley

Neil Cugley is confident Folkestone players will stay in shape when the country goes back into lockdown.

Man charged after £35k found in van

Man charged after £35k found in van

A man has been charged after officers found thousands of pounds in cash in a van bound for France.

Goal of the season contender

Goal of the season contender

How's this for a goal to sign off before entering a second national lockdown?

45 new homes set to transform town centre 'scar'

45 new homes set to transform town centre 'scar'

Plans to create 45 modern, town centre homes on a vacant and unused plot of land have been approved.

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