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See where this Hollywood star grew up

See where this Hollywood star grew up

People are being welcomed to the village where this Hollywood star spent some of her youth.

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Eurotunnel suspended due to power issues

Eurotunnel suspended due to power issues

Passengers on the Eurotunnel experienced delays this afternoon due to power supply issues.

Family feel unsafe after home raid

Family feel unsafe after home raid

A family has been left feeling anxious and unsafe in their own home after thieves broke in and trashed it.

Staring at seagulls could save your chips

Staring at seagulls could save your chips

A Kent council is encouraging people to stare at seagulls after research shows it makes them less likely to steal your food.

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Designer watch and sunglasses stolen

Designer watch and sunglasses stolen

Police have launched an appeal after several items - including cash and jewellery - were stolen from a house in the middle of the afternoon.

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Child skeleton found in excavation

Child skeleton found in excavation

The body of an eight to nine year old medieval boy has been found by archaeologists.

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Fingers crossed for Johan

Fingers crossed for Johan

Folkestone are sweating on the fitness of Johan ter Horst ahead of their first game of the season.

Cat returns home after going missing abroad

Cat returns home after going missing abroad

Eurotunnel staff have helped reunite a cat with its owners after it jumped out of their van on holiday.

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Family distraught after cat is found beheaded

Family distraught after cat is found beheaded

A family is appealing to owners to keep their pets in at night after their beloved cat was found decapitated in 'suspicious' circumstances.

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Teenagers trapped on disappearing rocks rescued

Teenagers trapped on disappearing rocks rescued

Four teenagers who became trapped on a rocky groyne by the quickly rising tide were taken to safety by crews from the RNLI lifeboat.

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Man suffers slash wounds

Man suffers slash wounds

A 26-year-old has been arrested after a man was attacked with a knife.

€140,000 seized from man leaving UK

€140,000 seized from man leaving UK

Almost €140,000 seized from a man attempting to leave the country has been forfeited following a successful court application by police.

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Man injured while fighting off armed burglar

Man injured while fighting off armed burglar

A man was injured after confronting the intruder, sparking a police investigation.

Pick Me Up Before You Go Go

Pick Me Up Before You Go Go

A music video parody of Wham!'s Wake Me Up Before You Go Go has been released to promote a new anti-littering campaign.

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Council declares climate emergency

Council declares climate emergency

A state of emergency has been declared unanimously by a district council in a town that is already under threat of flooding.

Ex-Gills keeper joins Invicta

Ex-Gills keeper joins Invicta

Folkestone have signed goalkeeper Henry Newcombe after he impressed against them in two friendlies.

Dad survives sepsis scare

Dad survives sepsis scare

A father has given hope to others after bouncing back from a life-threatening condition.

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Teen slapped before phone stolen

Teen slapped before phone stolen

A teenager had his phone stolen after being assaulted in broad daylight.

Supermarket is stripped bare as rebuild continues

Supermarket is stripped bare as rebuild continues

New images have revealed the state of a supermarket which was destroyed by fire currently lies in.

Unprovoked attack leaves man injured

Unprovoked attack leaves man injured

Police are hunting a yob who assaulted a man as he sat on a bench.

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