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Here's how much the De Haan family have ploughed into Folkestone

Here's how much the De Haan family have ploughed into Folkestone

The De Haan family, the billionaire former owners of Saga, have seen their wealth squeezed as they continue to invest cash into their home town.

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Suicide prevention song released using words from survivors

Suicide prevention song released using words from survivors

In line with Mental Health Awareness Week, a song has been created using words of those who have considered taking their own life.

People smuggler hid six people in hired campervan

People smuggler hid six people in hired campervan

A man has been jailed after attempting to smuggle six people into the UK by hiding them in the bottom bunk bed of a campervan.

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Council obtain order against traveller camp

Council obtain order against traveller camp

A council is in the process of evicting a group of travellers who have set up camp on a town green.

Road rage crashes lead to arrests

Road rage crashes lead to arrests

Two men and a teenage boy have been arrested following a road rage incident which saw the same two cars collide twice.

Band fight to save venue

Band fight to save venue

A band is trying to raise money for a beloved music venue at risk of closure.

People smuggling HGVs stopped

People smuggling HGVs stopped

Three lorries known to have illegally smuggled people into the UK have been stopped by police at the border.

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School to expand ready for garden town

School to expand ready for garden town

A grammar school could take on more pupils when a 10,000 home development is built.

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Tories form alliance with Ukip and Independents

Tories form alliance with Ukip and Independents

Conservatives at a Kent council have formed an alliance with Ukip and Independent councillors, following last week's shock election.

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Two arrests after large cannabis find

Two arrests after large cannabis find

Two men have been arrested after almost 100 cannabis plants were discovered at a home in a small village.

Decision time for Cugley

Decision time for Cugley

Budget talks have made up Neil Cugley's mind about his future as Folkestone manager.

Josh Kennedy: From amateur to professional

Josh Kennedy: From amateur to professional

Folkestone boxer Josh Kennedy opens up on decision to leave long-term coach.

Perfect day for beach art

Perfect day for beach art

Three artists spent their morning creating new artwork on a Kent beach.

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Labour take control of town council

Labour take control of town council

The Labour Party has taken control of a town council in part of Kent following last week's shock election.

Alan Titchmarsh spotted filming in Kent

Alan Titchmarsh spotted filming in Kent

TV presenter Alan Titchmarsh has been seen filming in the county today.

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Channel Tunnel opens after years of construction work

Channel Tunnel opens after years of construction work

The tunnel linking Kent and France was finally opened in 1994.

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'We'll keep the films rolling'

'We'll keep the films rolling'

The manager of a small cinema is confident it will carry on despite plans for a big rival.

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Fire engines rush to save seagull from rooftop

Fire engines rush to save seagull from rooftop

A helpless bird who got stuck on a rooftop spike has been brought down to safety by firefighters.

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Tories seek alliance to keep council control after bad night

Tories seek alliance to keep council control after bad night

The Conservatives are hoping to form a party alliance to run a council after a disastrous result in the local elections.

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Live: Folkestone & Hythe council election results

Live: Folkestone & Hythe council election results

Follow our live blog and click on the interactive map to find out who has been elected in the district.

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