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Banksy artwork to go on display in seaside town

Banksy artwork to go on display in seaside town

A Banksy picture at the centre of an ownership battle is to go back on display.

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Helicopter called to search for woman

Helicopter called to search for woman

The police helicopter was called in to aid officers in the search for a woman.

Family 'numb' after 'beautiful' daughter killed in crash

Family 'numb' after 'beautiful' daughter killed in crash

A devastated family have paid tribute to a young woman killed in a car crash.

Military barracks to house people seeking asylum

Military barracks to house people seeking asylum

A military barracks in Kent is to be used to house people seeking asylum, a council has said.

Kent lecturer included in Duchess' lockdown photo exhibition

Kent lecturer included in Duchess' lockdown photo exhibition

A 'lockdown' photograph taken by a lecturer has been selected by the Duchess of Cambridge to feature in a National Portrait Gallery exhibition.

Pensioner has no regrets after fountain 'ASBO'

Pensioner has no regrets after fountain 'ASBO'

A pensioner who was punished for working on a run-down fountain says he 'would do it again' and has now returned to finish the project.

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Fire service called as smoke spotted on high street

Fire service called as smoke spotted on high street

Firefighters responded after smoke was seen billowing from a property near a town centre.

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Large group dispersed from park after police called

Large group dispersed from park after police called

Police were called to a fight involving a "large number of young people" at a popular park last night.

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Dealer ordered to pay £66k or face more jail time

Dealer ordered to pay £66k or face more jail time

A convicted drug dealer has been ordered to pay back more than £66,000 in illegally earned money.

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Trophy takes on new look

Trophy takes on new look

Latest news from around the greens at Cheriton and Sandwich bowls clubs.

Council backtracks over painter's 'ASBO'

Council backtracks over painter's 'ASBO'

A pensioner who was served with a warning for painting a fountain will face no further action.

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Two charged after thefts from cars

Two charged after thefts from cars

Two men have been charged after a spate of thefts from cars.

Council slaps pensioner with 'ASBO' for painting fountain

Council slaps pensioner with 'ASBO' for painting fountain

A pensioner has been handed a written warning from a council for helping preserve a listed fountain because he did not have permission to paint it.

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Three arrests spate of thefts from cars

Three arrests spate of thefts from cars

Police are keen to hear from people who may have suffered vehicle interference or theft and have not reported it, after three people were arrested.

Duo set new course records

Duo set new course records

Two course records were smashed at the Folkestone Coastal 10K on Sunday.

Pet boutique inspired by animal lovers set to open

Pet boutique inspired by animal lovers set to open

A new pet boutique will open in a town centre, inspired by the love people have for their animals.

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Woman in hospital as car hits two people

Woman in hospital as car hits two people

Two people were involved in a collision with a car this morning, with one woman being taken to hospital.

New cafe will open in historic building

New cafe will open in historic building

Part of the historic but run-down Leas Lift has been transformed into a cafe and is due to open very soon.

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Police hunt pair after shop raid

Police hunt pair after shop raid

Police are searching for two people after a high street shop robbery.

Warning to close windows due to haystack fire

Warning to close windows due to haystack fire

Homeowners in a Kent village have been advised to close their windows due to smoke from an ongoing haystack fire.

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