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Traders call for more support for struggling town market

Traders call for more support for struggling town market

'Neglected' traders are demanding action to help restore a long-running town centre market, after number of stalls falls to an average of 10.

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10 arrested after rooftop drama

10 arrested after rooftop drama

Police armed with Tasers have arrested 10 people, two of whom had climbed on to a roof, after a reported robbery.

'Coming out is like going onto a battlefield'

'Coming out is like going onto a battlefield'

A "safe space" has been set up for Kent's LGBTQ community amid a rise in hate crimes.

Dad cured of cancer following trial

Dad cured of cancer following trial

A dad-of-two who was diagnosed with leukaemia has been cured of his cancer after taking part in a clinical trial.

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Invicta's pivotal period

Invicta's pivotal period

Folkestone manager Neil Cugley says the next few weeks could help shape Invicta's season.

Man pulled from car and stabbed

Man pulled from car and stabbed

A man was dragged from his car and stabbed in the first of two knife attacks to rock Kent in the space of a few hours.

From Kent coast to Hollywood Hills

From Kent coast to Hollywood Hills

A man who has worked on some of the world's biggest blockbusters, including Star Wars, is keen to help others to make their dreams become reality.

13 migrants rescued near Folkestone

13 migrants rescued near Folkestone

A group of 13 suspected migrants have been rescued off the coast of Kent.

Human trafficker locked up

Human trafficker locked up

A human trafficker claimed a gangster threatened to harm her cancer suffering mum if she refused to smuggle immigrants into the country.

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CCTV released in hunt for purse thieves

CCTV released in hunt for purse thieves

Police have released images of two men they'd like to speak to in connection with the theft of a purse from a supermarket shopper.

Flicking switch on festive fun

Flicking switch on festive fun

A whole line up of festive fun has been planned, kicking off tonight with stars of pantomime Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs.

Man died of heart attack after party

Man died of heart attack after party

A painter and decorator who went to a friend's party was found dead just hours later, a court has heard.

Fans chipping in at Invicta

Fans chipping in at Invicta

A run of five weeks without a home game has left Folkestone Invicta in need of a short-term cash injection.

CCTV reveals 'rampage of jolly destruction'

CCTV reveals 'rampage of jolly destruction'

A man was taken to hospital after being attacked as a group of children went on a rampage through a town.

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Man pushed to floor and kicked repeatedly

Man pushed to floor and kicked repeatedly

The victim of a vicious and unprovoked assault has spoken of the harrowing moment he was kicked in the head by a group of young people.

'I can't tell you how great people have been'

'I can't tell you how great people have been'

The head of a school which had to cancel its Children in Need fun after a burglary has thanked the 'amazing' community for their support.

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'He was a super daddy'

'He was a super daddy'

The brother of a young doting father-of-one who was found dead earlier this week, is urging people to get help if they are depressed.

Teenager attacked by masked raiders in own home

Teenager attacked by masked raiders in own home

A teenager was forced to flee his home after he was attacked by masked raiders who burst into his house.

100 wraps of drugs seized

100 wraps of drugs seized

A suspected drug dealer has been charged after police seized about 100 wraps of Class A drugs.

Woman grows cannabis to pay £11k water bill

Woman grows cannabis to pay £11k water bill

A grandmother-to-be who racked up an £11,000 water bill grew cannabis in tent to pay off debt.

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