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Couple in benefits fraud scam splashed out on £12.5k Rolex and spa hotel visit

Couple in benefits fraud scam splashed out on £12.5k Rolex and spa hotel visit

A couple involved in a £720,000 benefits fraud scam splurged their ill-gotten riches on a luxury lifestyle of designer clothing, bags and jewellery.

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Hoyte’s overseas interest before sealing Folkestone deal

Hoyte’s overseas interest before sealing Folkestone deal

New signing Gavin Hoyte took the long route to Folkestone - after contemplating a move abroad.

Probe after head removed from large family park statue

Probe after head removed from large family park statue

Vandals have removed the head of a large historic statue depicting a Kentish royal dynasty from a family park.

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Mum accuses council of being ‘heartless’ over school bus pass charge

Mum accuses council of being ‘heartless’ over school bus pass charge

A mum has branded Kent County Council “heartless” over how much it is charging for her grieving daughter’s school bus pass.

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Supermarket and drive-thrus approved despite ‘dire’ air quality concerns

Supermarket and drive-thrus approved despite ‘dire’ air quality concerns

Plans for a supermarket and two drive-thru restaurants on the site of a former drinks factory have been approved, despite a number of concerns.

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Two men in hospital after ‘pieces of wood’ used in seafront brawl

Two men in hospital after ‘pieces of wood’ used in seafront brawl

Three people have been arrested after “pieces of wood” were used in a seafront brawl.

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‘They’ve come to our town and left it looking like a bomb site’

‘They’ve come to our town and left it looking like a bomb site’

A seafront was left looking like a “bomb site” after thousands of people flocked to the coast this weekend.

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Crews called to fire at derelict building

Crews called to fire at derelict building

Emergency services were called out to a fire after flames from a bonfire spread to an empty building.

Drunk called ticket inspector ‘snitch’ and threatened to snap his neck

Drunk called ticket inspector ‘snitch’ and threatened to snap his neck

A drunken ticket dodger threatened to snap a train inspector’s neck after being asked for proof he paid for the journey.

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Police search for key witness after woman ‘attacked’ by canal

Police search for key witness after woman ‘attacked’ by canal

Police are searching for a key witness after a woman was reportedly assaulted next to a canal.

Harry Hill and Vic Reeves film TV art show at Kent landmark

Harry Hill and Vic Reeves film TV art show at Kent landmark

Two of the country's most popular comedians have hit TV screens after filming at a Kent seaside landmark.

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‘On day one I was told we’ve got a £4.5m black hole and could go bankrupt’

‘On day one I was told we’ve got a £4.5m black hole and could go bankrupt’

One year after the Green Party took control of its first Kent council, we speak to the authority's leader about his first 12 months in charge.

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Sadness as ‘iconic’ town centre shop to close after 40 years

Sadness as ‘iconic’ town centre shop to close after 40 years

Customers have expressed their sadness after bosses announced an “iconic” store is set to shut after 40 years in a town centre.

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Invicta move made the most sense for in-demand Luque

Invicta move made the most sense for in-demand Luque

Winger Joan Luque has explained why he turned down higher-division interest in favour of a move to Folkestone.

‘It's been a really difficult time - staff feared for their future’

‘It's been a really difficult time - staff feared for their future’

Owners of a hugely popular microbar are breathing a sigh of relief after councillors voted in favour of plans to keep their outdoor seating area.

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New free bus serving town’s ‘top attractions’ to launch

New free bus serving town’s ‘top attractions’ to launch

A new free-of-charge bus service taking passengers across one of Kent’s busiest seaside towns is to launch next month.

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Ex-Stones skipper makes his move

Ex-Stones skipper makes his move

Former Maidstone captain Gavin Hoyte has a new club in Kent.

Ray finds points elusive

Ray finds points elusive

Lydd’s Superbike World Championship racer Bradley Ray struggled for pace at Misano - although a set-up change unlocked more performance.

Three arrests as biker taken to hospital after crash near Tesco

Three arrests as biker taken to hospital after crash near Tesco

Three people have been arrested after a crash involving a motorcycle and a car left a biker needing hospital treatment.

‘Moving 24 people into one house would change our quiet close forever’

‘Moving 24 people into one house would change our quiet close forever’

Residents of a quiet close have told of their dismay at plans to turn a former care home into a HMO - and fear it could set a “dangerous precedent”.

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