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Council votes to change its name

Council votes to change its name

A council is to change its name for the first time in four decades - at a cost of around £10,000.

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Woman 'raped and murdered by uncle'

Woman 'raped and murdered by uncle'

A man accused of kidnapping and raping his niece before padlocking her in a deep freeze was found in a Kent hotel with the keys, a court heard.

Man denies killing grandfather at harbour

Man denies killing grandfather at harbour

A man will stand trial after pleading not guilty to the manslaughter of a grandfather found dead at a harbour.

We're the real deal says JV

We're the real deal says JV

Josh Vincent insists Folkestone’s mental toughness makes them genuine play-off contenders in Bostik Premier.

Police hunt serial flasher

Police hunt serial flasher

A hat-wearing flasher who exposed himself in five separate incidents over a matter of days is being hunted by police.

Official begs party leader to quit

Official begs party leader to quit

Ukip's leader should step down to avoid harming the party’s prospects in council elections in May, says a leading figure.

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Ukip leader dumps girlfriend amid racism row

Ukip leader dumps girlfriend amid racism row

Ukip leader Henry Bolton has ended his relationship with his girlfriend after she sent allegedly racist tweets about Meghan Markle.

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Smoke fills street after car fire

Smoke fills street after car fire

Firefighters are at the scene of a car fire that has sent thick plumes of smoke around a residential street.

Bolton girlfriend suspended for 'racist remarks'

Bolton girlfriend suspended for 'racist remarks'

The girlfriend of UKIP leader Henry Bolton has been suspended from the party for "shocking" remarks about Meghan Markle.

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Road blocked due to collision

Road blocked due to collision

A busy road has been partially blocked after a collision.

Ukip leader has 'no plans to stand down' over relationship

Ukip leader has 'no plans to stand down' over relationship

The Ukip leader says he will not resign - despite growing calls for him to stand down over his relationship with a 25-year-old glamour model.

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Crews called to chimney fire at home

Crews called to chimney fire at home

Kent Fire & Rescue Service spent two hours tackling a home's chimney fire last night.

Escape room plans unveiled

Escape room plans unveiled

An escape room will be the latest addition to Kent's growing array of unusual attractions.

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Duo charged with burglary at MP's office

Duo charged with burglary at MP's office

A duo have been charged with two counts of burglary each following a raid at a Kent MP's office.

Yusuff back to his best

Yusuff back to his best

Folkestone striker Ade Yusuff is starting to produce the form which could earn him a move back to the Football League.

Council reveals name change plans

Council reveals name change plans

A council leader has revealed plans to scrap the authority's name to help put the district on the map.

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Your chance to see dinosaur footprint

Your chance to see dinosaur footprint

A museum has just added a dinosaur footprint to its collection, found on the beach of a town in Kent.

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Cigarette sparks kitchen blaze

Cigarette sparks kitchen blaze

A discarded cigarette is believed to have set light to a bin, which sparked a kitchen fire.

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Calls for Ukip leader to quit

Calls for Ukip leader to quit

A party leader has been urged to step down by a rival for bringing 'the party into disrepute'.

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Priest dies of heart attack age 67

Priest dies of heart attack age 67

A “loving and faithful” priest died after suffering a heart attack inside his vicarage aged 67.

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