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Two charged with attempted murder after stabbing

Two charged with attempted murder after stabbing

Two men have been charged with attempted murder following a stabbing in quiet cul-de-sac.

Crackdown on holidaymakers leaving camper vans ‘right outside’ people’s homes

Crackdown on holidaymakers leaving camper vans ‘right outside’ people’s homes

A council wants to crack down on holidaymakers leaving their campervans “right outside” people’s houses and blocking driveways.

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‘We have some quality in the dressing room’

‘We have some quality in the dressing room’

New manager Jay Saunders will inherit a Folkestone squad brimming with quality.

Four arrests after stabbing left man ‘soaked in blood’

Four arrests after stabbing left man ‘soaked in blood’

Police are still at the scene of a stabbing but have made four arrests, it’s been revealed.

Teen jailed for bottling builder - but dad who started fight walks free

Teen jailed for bottling builder - but dad who started fight walks free

A baby-faced teenage thug who bottled his dad's colleague in a bust-up over Winter Wonderland told police on arrest he would “do it again”.

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‘We’ll get more customers’: Pub boss defends ‘woke’ ban on outdoor smoking after backlash

‘We’ll get more customers’: Pub boss defends ‘woke’ ban on outdoor smoking after backlash

The landlord of a Kent pub has hit back at claims his decision to ban all outdoor smoking is “woke” and will cost him customers.

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Firefighters battle blaze at waste firm’s depot

Firefighters battle blaze at waste firm’s depot

Firefighters have been called to a blaze at a waste management firm’s depot today.

Man taken to hospital after falling from ladder

Man taken to hospital after falling from ladder

A person has been taken to hospital after falling from a ladder.

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Two arrests as man spotted ‘soaked in blood’ after cul-de-sac stabbing

Two arrests as man spotted ‘soaked in blood’ after cul-de-sac stabbing

A large emergency response descended on a residential street after a man sustained serious injuries in a reported stabbing.

Marne makes club history

Marne makes club history

TKO Folkestone ABC’s Marne Owen was victorious at the England Boxing National Junior Championship.

Primary school to rent ‘basic’ mobiles to parents under smartphone ban

Primary school to rent ‘basic’ mobiles to parents under smartphone ban

A primary school is set to rent basic mobile phones to families as part of efforts to successfully implement a smartphone ban among pupils.

Film crews from Universal Pictures spotted in Kent town

Film crews from Universal Pictures spotted in Kent town

Six lorries from a leading film studio were pictured parked up in a coastal town this morning.

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Seven ‘outstanding’ new businesses to open at seaside attraction

Seven ‘outstanding’ new businesses to open at seaside attraction

Seven “outstanding” new businesses are coming to Folkestone Harbour Arm, including its first-ever authentic Nepalese street food offering.

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Man taken to hospital after emergency response in town centre

Man taken to hospital after emergency response in town centre

A man was taken to hospital after police and ambulance crews were called to an incident in a town centre.

Saunders named Folkestone manager

Saunders named Folkestone manager

Jay Saunders has signed a four-year deal to become the new manager of Folkestone Invicta.

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Crews battle huge fire at historic former hotel

Crews battle huge fire at historic former hotel

Crews are battling a blaze at a historic, Grade II-listed former hotel, which started in the early hours of this morning.

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‘Unacceptable’ plan for homes at long-empty church thrown out by council

‘Unacceptable’ plan for homes at long-empty church thrown out by council

Plans to turn a former church into homes have been rejected over concerns about “unacceptable” living standards and impact on the surrounding area.

Kent service station scoops ‘best in UK’ accolade

Kent service station scoops ‘best in UK’ accolade

A Kent service station has been ranked the best in the UK for lorry drivers.

Prolific petrol thief mum drove off without paying 11 times

Prolific petrol thief mum drove off without paying 11 times

A mum who has driven off without paying for fuel 11 times has been warned she faces jail if she offends again.

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XL bully seized after police tip-off – but owner given chance to spare banned dog’s life

XL bully seized after police tip-off – but owner given chance to spare banned dog’s life

A man who had his dog seized after police received a tip-off it was unregistered claims he did not know it was a banned XL bully.

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