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Bus driver charged over death of man, 70, in crash

Bus driver charged over death of man, 70, in crash

A bus driver has been charged with causing death by dangerous driving following a crash in which a 70-year-old man died almost two years ago.

Huge diversion as council ‘pothole blitz’ launched amid ongoing road closure

Huge diversion as council ‘pothole blitz’ launched amid ongoing road closure

Residents have criticised Kent County Council’s “ridiculous” decision to carry out a “pothole blitz” while another key route is closed.

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Invicta’s 3G pitch plans

Invicta’s 3G pitch plans

Folkestone intend to have a new 3G pitch installed in time for next season.

Pride fundraiser cancelled after homophobic abuse

Pride fundraiser cancelled after homophobic abuse

A fundraising event for a town’s Pride weekend has been axed after threats and abuse towards staff.

Pedestrian dies after being hit by van near harbour

Pedestrian dies after being hit by van near harbour

A pedestrian in her 70s has died after being hit by a van near a harbour.

Damian Collins loses seat as Labour win

Damian Collins loses seat as Labour win

Conservative MP Damian Collins has lost his seat after 14 years with Labour sweeping to victory.

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Crash between pedestrian and van at seafront

Crash between pedestrian and van at seafront

A cyclist in her 70s was taken to hospital after a crash with a van.

More new Folkestone faces expected

More new Folkestone faces expected

Manager Andy Drury is prepared to be patient while he puts the finishing touches to Folkestone’s new-look squad.

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Seaside festival cancelled over lack of funding and safety fears

Seaside festival cancelled over lack of funding and safety fears

An annual water festival celebrating a town’s fishing industry has been cancelled following “safety” fears caused by a lack of funding.

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Footage shows moment thief steals £120 worth of fuel from garage

Footage shows moment thief steals £120 worth of fuel from garage

The owners of a family-run garage have told of their anger after a brazen thief was caught on camera making off with £120 worth of fuel.

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New food festival set for town centre

New food festival set for town centre

A brand new food festival is set for a town centre – showcasing the ‘best of local restaurants and foodie experiences’.

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Farage bids to replace derelict house with swanky new-build on Kent coast

Farage bids to replace derelict house with swanky new-build on Kent coast

Nigel Farage has submitted plans to knock down a derelict house on the Kent coast and replace it with a three-storey new-build.

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Paedophile sexually abused young girl he met at restaurant

Paedophile sexually abused young girl he met at restaurant

A convicted paedophile sexually assaulted a young girl he met at a restaurant following an earlier sentence for child abuse offences.

Incredible pictures show rare ‘fire rainbow’ in sky over Kent

Incredible pictures show rare ‘fire rainbow’ in sky over Kent

Incredible pictures show how a “spectacular” natural phenomenon occurred in the sky over a Kent town.

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Fundraiser for family of boy, 10, hit by bus

Fundraiser for family of boy, 10, hit by bus

A fundraiser has been launched for the family of a 10-year-old boy who was hit by a bus and left seriously injured.

Ambitious transformation plan for derelict seafront pub given green light

Ambitious transformation plan for derelict seafront pub given green light

Ambitious plans to transform a derelict 179-year-old pub with rooms and new eating and drinking spaces have been approved.

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Firefighters battle blaze at recycling centre

Firefighters battle blaze at recycling centre

Firefighters spent almost three hours at a recycling centre after a large amount of waste caught alight.

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New faces for a new era

New faces for a new era

It’s all change at Folkestone’s Canton Martial Arts Academy with a fresh teaching team at the helm.

Boy, 10, in hospital after being hit by bus

Boy, 10, in hospital after being hit by bus

A 10-year-old boy is in hospital with serious injuries after being hit by a bus.

Massive emergency service response blocks main route after crash

Massive emergency service response blocks main route after crash

A massive emergency service response has blocked a main route following a crash.

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