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Sisters jailed after bid to smuggle drugs disguised as sweets

Sisters jailed after bid to smuggle drugs disguised as sweets

Drug mule sisters who tried smuggling kilos of cocaine into Kent - for an £850 payoff - have been jailed.

One man's mission so his family can remember him

One man's mission so his family can remember him

A dying man is recording messages for his loved ones so they can still hear his voice once he's gone.

Part of dilapidated hospital to be torn down

Part of dilapidated hospital to be torn down

The demolition of part of a run down former hospital - described as a serious health and safety risk - has been given the go-ahead.

Grass is greener

Grass is greener

Neil Cugley hopes Folkestone’s grass pitch will help them attract players who don’t like 3G.

Urban sports centre 'behind schedule'

Urban sports centre 'behind schedule'

The development of a multi-storey urban sports park is behind schedule, due to the design of the cladding that will be used on the building.

The 'wonder' of the Channel Tunnel

The 'wonder' of the Channel Tunnel

The Channel Tunnel has had a major impact on the county since it was opened in 1994.

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Burglar jailed after repeated demands for cash

Burglar jailed after repeated demands for cash

A burglar who went on a campaign of terror, repeatedly forcing a woman to hand over cash to fund his lifestyle, has been jailed.

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Suspected migrant landing off coast

Suspected migrant landing off coast

Coastguard patrols are currently responding to an incident near the Kent coast, thought to be another migrant landing.

Two charged with 'gun smuggling'

Two charged with 'gun smuggling'

Two men have been charged with attempting to smuggle firearms and ammunition in to the UK through Kent.

More homes planned for MoD land

More homes planned for MoD land

New documents have revealed the next stages of a major housing development on military land.

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'Manipulative paedophile' jailed for 4 years

'Manipulative paedophile' jailed for 4 years

A "manipulative paedophile" has been sentenced to four years in prison after using his interest in football to lure children.

First look: New free school building

First look: New free school building

Government bosses have selected the design for a new permanent building at Kent's newest secondary school.

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Sport bosses object to new running track

Sport bosses object to new running track

A government body has blown the whistle on a proposed new exercise facility, after developers initially failed to notify sports bosses of the plans.

Big shoes to fill

Big shoes to fill

Folkestone Invicta have begun the search for Ade Yusuff’s replacement.

Woman arrested after suspected assault

Woman arrested after suspected assault

A woman is in custody after a suspected assault on a high street.

Coffee firm to move into old bank

Coffee firm to move into old bank

An international coffee shop will open in a high street next month.

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Yusuff moves on

Yusuff moves on

Ade Yusuff has left Folkestone Invicta after accepting an offer to play full-time football.

Armed police descend on town

Armed police descend on town

A man has been arrested after armed police were called to reports that someone had been threatened with a weapon.

Knife-wielding thief locked up

Knife-wielding thief locked up

A sweet-toothed thief, who cycled store-to-store wielding a knife, has been jailed.

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Probe launched into suspected flats arson attack

Probe launched into suspected flats arson attack

Police have launched an investigation after a suspected arson attack caused a gas leak in a block of flats.

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