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Couple say they were 'held hostage' over damage

Couple say they were 'held hostage' over damage

A couple have told how they were forced into paying thousands of pounds when an Italian wedding turned into a nightmare.

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Man charged after armed police called to street

Man charged after armed police called to street

A man has been charged after an incident which saw armed police descend on a Kent town.

Air ambulance lands at community centre

Air ambulance lands at community centre

Air ambulance medics were called to an incident this morning.

Armed police arrest man and seize weapon

Armed police arrest man and seize weapon

Pictures show the moment armed police descended on a town after a man was seen with a weapon.

Printer shop burgled

Printer shop burgled

A stationery and printing shop has been broken into in a Kent high street.

Seafront homes parking plans emerge

Seafront homes parking plans emerge

Parking will be offered to all residents of new seafront homes, it has emerged, after blueprints revealed a potential space shortfall on site.

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Man charged with money laundering appears in court

Man charged with money laundering appears in court

A man has appeared in court after more than £300,000 in cash was discovered in a van stopped at the Channel Tunnel.

Toy firm smashes world record

Toy firm smashes world record

Staff at a family run toy firm are celebrating after taking home the Guinness World Record for the longest wooden train track.

Memorial bench installed for 'wild' dance teacher

Memorial bench installed for 'wild' dance teacher

A memorial bench for a beloved dance teacher has been installed overlooking the sea after a successful fundraising campaign.

Finn return is a boost

Finn return is a boost

Neil Cugley hopes the capture of Finn O'Mara will give everyone at Folkestone Invicta a lift.

Police link burglaries

Police link burglaries

A diamond ring was among jewellery stolen during a burglary, thought to be linked with another on the same night.

Folkestone and Hythe Express celebrates 5th birthday

Folkestone and Hythe Express celebrates 5th birthday

One of the KM Group's newspaper titles is celebrating its 5th birthday today.

Stranded train causes long delays

Stranded train causes long delays

Rail passengers are facing hefty waiting times at Eurotunnel caused by a broken-down train.

Motorcyclist dies after M20 crash

Motorcyclist dies after M20 crash

A German man died at the scene of a crash which left the M20 closed for several hours overnight, it has been confirmed.

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Coffee and bike shop plunged into administration

Coffee and bike shop plunged into administration

A popular coffee and bicycle shop in a town centre has been plunged into administration, it is understood.

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Revellers step back in time to nightclub days

Revellers step back in time to nightclub days

More than 800 people partied hard to celebrate the anniversary of a gone but not forgotten nightclub - and raise funds for another town landmark.

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Mobiles in school help learning, claims head

Mobiles in school help learning, claims head

A grammar school head has brushed off claims mobile phones are a distraction, saying they are a “valuable learning resource".

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First Class school photos arrive

First Class school photos arrive

Our hugely popular First Class supplement featuring children from across the area will be in newspapers this week.

Council in High Court again over 'insane' planning decision

Council in High Court again over 'insane' planning decision

A council will be hauled before the High Court for a second time this year for granting a developer rights to build on protected land.

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Thanks but no thanks

Thanks but no thanks

Folkestone boss Neil Cugley is ready to show players the door on the back of three bad defeats in Bostik Premier.

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