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Development will restore neglected theatre to 'former glory'

Development will restore neglected theatre to 'former glory'

A planning application is seeking permission to restore a former theatre and tearoom, and build a nine-storey modern apartment block above it.

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Work re-starts on multi-storey skate park

Work re-starts on multi-storey skate park

Work on a unique multi-million pound urban sports centre has re-started after the coronavirus saw construction temporarily halt on site.

Lockdown rule breakers leave damage behind

Lockdown rule breakers leave damage behind

A table and benches have been left charred after someone had a barbecue on them despite lockdown restrictions.

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A Decade of Champions: Folkestone Invicta

A Decade of Champions: Folkestone Invicta

Neil Cugley's men didn't just win the title in 2016 - they absolutely smashed it.

Beard for the chop to help young refugees

Beard for the chop to help young refugees

A bookseller has agreed to lose his distinctive facial hair to raise money for a charity working with young asylum seekers.

Emergency response after woman falls from building

Emergency response after woman falls from building

A huge emergency response is under way in a town centre amid reports a woman has fallen from a building.

Air ambulance called to second incident in hours

Air ambulance called to second incident in hours

The air ambulance has been seen landing on another playing field in the second incident in four hours.

Schoolboy's special birthday video for Captain Tom

Schoolboy's special birthday video for Captain Tom

A Kent schoolboy has made a special music video to wish Captain Tom Moore a happy birthday.

Suspected arsonist charged after police car set alight

Suspected arsonist charged after police car set alight

A man has been charged after a police car was written off in a suspected arson attack.

Community hubs being 'misused'

Community hubs being 'misused'

A council has warned that residents are 'misusing' community support hubs amid the coronavirus crisis.

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Remote coronavirus art exhibition opens

Remote coronavirus art exhibition opens

An art exhibition, created in response to the coronavirus pandemic, has opened and features a tribute to a nurse who died from the disease.

Woman in 'suspicious incident' traced

Woman in 'suspicious incident' traced

Police investigating a "suspicious incident" in woodland in which a woman was heard shouting have tracked her down.

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Dealer caught with drugs and guns

Dealer caught with drugs and guns

A drug dealer has been locked up after police officers caught him with a knife, cash, drugs and guns.

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Police probe after 'suspicious incident' in woods

Police probe after 'suspicious incident' in woods

Police are investigating a "suspicious incident" in a woods following concerns for a woman heard shouting.

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Kent freight routes protected in government plan

Kent freight routes protected in government plan

Vital freight routes between Kent and Europe have been given protection from the government to maintain supplies during the Covid-19 crisis.

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Cadet's special #ClapForOurCarers goes viral

Cadet's special #ClapForOurCarers goes viral

A 12-year-old has been praised for his special salute and #ClapforOurCarers after a video of him performing a drill was shared online.

Board games to obsess over during lockdown

Board games to obsess over during lockdown

A board game shop delivering to customers during lockdown reveals the best games to play right now.

Marathon man going backwards

Marathon man going backwards

Folkestone runner Ray Johnson is making up for missing this Sunday’s marathon by running down the Leas - backwards.

Man's 'backwards running challenge' after marathon is cancelled

Man's 'backwards running challenge' after marathon is cancelled

A runner who was due to take part in his 20th London Marathon will take on a new challenge - to run 2.6miles backwards.

Thieves steal milk from 88-year-old's doorstep

Thieves steal milk from 88-year-old's doorstep

Heartless thieves have left a vulnerable woman without breakfast after stealing milk from her doorstep.

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