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Former Victorian hospital site earmarked for new homes

Former Victorian hospital site earmarked for new homes

A derelict hospital is expected to be converted into homes, with fresh documents revealing plans to flatten other buildings at the site.

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'My faith is restored in humanity'

'My faith is restored in humanity'

A woman who left her keys in her car door for three days was delighted to discover neither the keys nor car had been stolen.

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Migrant found dead under coach

Migrant found dead under coach

A man was discovered dead after becoming entangled in the moving parts of a coach.

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Teenager's tragic murder highlighted

Teenager's tragic murder highlighted

The story of a teenager murdered after telling her boyfriend she was pregnant will feature on TV tonight.

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Police hunt suspects in attempted robbery

Police hunt suspects in attempted robbery

Police have issued e-fits of two people they are seeking after a man was set upon.

'It's a kick in the face every time I see another girl murdered'

'It's a kick in the face every time I see another girl murdered'

The mother of a murdered teenager is campaigning to have those who commit domestic violence to be put on a register.

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Coastal park 'disgrace'

Coastal park 'disgrace'

Makeshift camps full of rubbish are said to be spoiling a town's main attractions.

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Invicta hanging in there

Invicta hanging in there

Folkestone's play-off dream will live or die by the results of their huge Easter double-header.

Harbour arm set to re-open over Easter weekend

Harbour arm set to re-open over Easter weekend

A popular and recently renovated harbour arm is set to re-open with live music, food and entertainment.

'My face droops, I can’t smile any more'

'My face droops, I can’t smile any more'

A drug-crazed man has been locked up for 10 years after he repeatedly plunged a blade into his friend when he stabbed him 11 times.

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JD Sports set to fill empty shopping centre unit

JD Sports set to fill empty shopping centre unit

A sports fashion retailer has been confirmed to fill a vacant shopping centre unit, just days after it closed.

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Clothing chain leaves shopping centre

Clothing chain leaves shopping centre

A high street clothing store has left a shopping centre, making it the second chain close in 10 months.

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Cugley steps down

Cugley steps down

Neil Cugley is leaving the Folkestone Invicta board of directors after a season of rumours and allegations.

Council take steps to remove two traveller sites

Council take steps to remove two traveller sites

A council has promised to 'act quickly' to 'secure the removal' of two unauthorised encampments.

Eurotunnel delays reach four hours

Eurotunnel delays reach four hours

Motorists are fuming as 'reinforced security' sees lengthy delays at Eurotunnel terminal in Calais

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Kennedy fight confirmed as eliminator

Kennedy fight confirmed as eliminator

Folkestone's Josh Kennedy receives added motivation ahead of fight with Jason Cunningham.

Man hurt in attempted robbery

Man hurt in attempted robbery

An appeal has been launched after an attempted robbery in an alleyway.

Man jailed for 'sickening' attack

Man jailed for 'sickening' attack

A man jailed for repeatedly punching his victim in the face has himself been assaulted while in custody.

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Council spends £6,000 on name change

Council spends £6,000 on name change

A council has spent £6,000 of its allocated £10,000 budget for a project to deliver its new name change.

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'He is forever in our hearts'

'He is forever in our hearts'

The partner of a bus driver, who died after having an adverse reaction to his chemotherapy treatment, has described him as 'a beautiful soul'.

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