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New name needed for former Debenhams store

New name needed for former Debenhams store

A competition has been launched to re-name a former Debenhams store, which has been empty since it closed in January this year.

Disappointment after grocer forced to pack up stall

Disappointment after grocer forced to pack up stall

A popular fruit and vegetable trader and his customers have been left disappointed after he was told to shut up shop.

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Actors weigh into debate on former theatre's future

Actors weigh into debate on former theatre's future

Two actors - known for Harry Potter and Lord of The Rings - have spoken out about plans to renovate a former beloved theatre.

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Cyclist injured after attack

Cyclist injured after attack

A cyclist was injured by two men who got out of a car and hit him in the face.

Popular races set to go ahead

Popular races set to go ahead

The Folkestone Coastal 10k and the Folkestone Rotary Half Marathon are expected to go ahead in September.

Eat Out to Help Out in Folkestone, Hythe and Romney Marsh

Eat Out to Help Out in Folkestone, Hythe and Romney Marsh

We take a look at the wide range of restaurants participating in the government's Eat Out to Help Out scheme.

Unfinished business for Invicta

Unfinished business for Invicta

Folkestone Invicta manager Neil Cugley admits he feels his team have "unfinished business" ahead of the new season.

Search after woman was 'spat on in racial attack'

Search after woman was 'spat on in racial attack'

Police would like to trace a man after a reported racial attack in which a woman was spat on.

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Police search after man 'approaches parents at school'

Police search after man 'approaches parents at school'

Police are conducting inquires after a man reportedly approached parents outside a primary school.

Seal pup rescued after rock ordeal

Seal pup rescued after rock ordeal

An adorable seal pup was rescued after becoming wedged between two rocks on a beach.

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Warships shadow Russian submarine off coast

Warships shadow Russian submarine off coast

Navy warships were called to track a Russian attack submarine as it passed through the Channel.

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Suspected county lines dealer charged

Suspected county lines dealer charged

A suspected drug dealer has been remanded in custody after a county lines operation.

Man charged after police seize LSD and knife

Man charged after police seize LSD and knife

A man is due in court after officers found and seized drugs and a knife after stopping a car.

Wesley Shrubsole angling: A rare visitor to our shores!

Wesley Shrubsole angling: A rare visitor to our shores!

Anglers in Kent have been landing some rare specimen and some giant ones too.

Cyclist approaches women in disturbing videos

Cyclist approaches women in disturbing videos

A man has been arrested after disturbing videos showed him allegedly approaching women on the street.

Terrifying moment giant snake slithers past dog walker

Terrifying moment giant snake slithers past dog walker

A spine-chilling video captures the moment a shocked dog walker crossed paths with a huge snake this morning.

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Coming soon: Drive-in cinema on the beach

Coming soon: Drive-in cinema on the beach

An annual seaside outdoor cinema is adapting due to the Covid-19 outbreak, and will now host a drive-in cinema instead on the beach.

Actress completes four hour sea swim thanks to jelly beans

Actress completes four hour sea swim thanks to jelly beans

Film star Jessica Hynes successfully completed a 4.6 mile charity swim along the Kent coast, with the help of a steady supply of sweets.

Eviction for man who had visitors 'day and night' through lockdown

Eviction for man who had visitors 'day and night' through lockdown

A man has been ordered to leave his home after neighbours complained about illegal drug use and being threatened with violence.

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Chinese restaurant shuts as reopening 'not worth risk'

Chinese restaurant shuts as reopening 'not worth risk'

A restaurant which opened 49 years ago has closed for good after the owners said the pandemic placed 'mental and financial' strains on the business.

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