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Seaside market on the cards once again

Seaside market on the cards once again

A seaside town could see a regular market once again in their harbour, if planning permission is approved.

Supermarket could reopen within year after fire

Supermarket could reopen within year after fire

A store destroyed by fire last month could reopen within the next year.

Temporary Morrisons store opens today after fire

Temporary Morrisons store opens today after fire

Almost a month on since a fire ripped through a supermarket, a temporary store is due to open today.

Closing in on history

Closing in on history

Ian Draycott has been tipped to overtake Jimmy Dryden as Folkestone's all-time leading scorer.

'The effect on her was absolutely devastating'

'The effect on her was absolutely devastating'

A former publican has been jailed for 11 years for sexually assaulting a child which had a "devastating" effect on her.

Staff to be left jobless for Christmas

Staff to be left jobless for Christmas

An uncertain future faces staff at Saga this Christmas as the company has announced redundancies will be made - but the number is unclear.

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'I never intended to kill him'

'I never intended to kill him'

A 21-year-old man accused of attempted murder after stabbing a former friend 11 times with a knife said he never intended to kill him.

Drink-drive patrols stepped up

Drink-drive patrols stepped up

Police patrols will be stepped up in an effort to catch drivers under the influence of alcohol and drugs, the force announced today.

Cannabis and cash seized in stop and search

Cannabis and cash seized in stop and search

A stash of cannabis and cash was seized by police following a "proactive vehicle stop".

Plan to turn old carpet shop into 24-hour gym

Plan to turn old carpet shop into 24-hour gym

A former shop on an industrial estate could be converted into a gym.

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Ex-Ukip leader's Grand bid thwarted

Ex-Ukip leader's Grand bid thwarted

Ex-Ukip leader Henry Bolton’s bid to run as director for the Grand has been railroaded – just days after he took over.

MoD accused of hoarding empty homes

MoD accused of hoarding empty homes

Cross-party politicians have hit out after it emerged a third of homes owned by the MoD in part of Kent are empty.

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Ronnie's bad break

Ronnie's bad break

Folkestone have been dealt a major blow with the news that Ronnie Dolan has fractured his ankle.

Suspected burglar due in court

Suspected burglar due in court

A suspected burglar is set to appear in court today after several properties were broken into.

MP: 'We could disclose Facebook emails'

MP: 'We could disclose Facebook emails'

An MP says he could reveal details of emails relating to allegations concerning Facebook and fake news.

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Thieves flee with money and gold after raid

Thieves flee with money and gold after raid

Thieves smashed through patios doors before raiding a home and fleeing with money and gold.

Temporary supermarket set to open after fire

Temporary supermarket set to open after fire

Shoppers will be able to use an interim supermarket after a fire destroyed the main store earlier this month.

Man 'stabbed school friend 11 times'

Man 'stabbed school friend 11 times'

A man stabbed a former school pal 11 times after a simmering four-year row, a court has heard.

Facebook documents seized after MP's intervention

Facebook documents seized after MP's intervention

An MP in the county has used little-known parliamentary powers to seize internal Facebook documents in a tussle over political advertising.

'I will not be voting for the EU deal'

'I will not be voting for the EU deal'

The Prime Minister launches a charm offensive today to sway MPs to accepting her Brexit deal - but one has already told her he will not support it.

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