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New images reveal Covent Garden-style food hall at tourist hotspot

New images reveal Covent Garden-style food hall at tourist hotspot

New computer-generated images reveal how a Covent Garden-style food hall could be coming to one of Kent’s busiest tourist hotspots.

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The huge landslide that pushed railway 50 metres towards the sea – could it happen again?

The huge landslide that pushed railway 50 metres towards the sea – could it happen again?

After months of heavy rain, a Kent railway line running through an active landslide is being watched closely by engineers.

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Landslide-hit road could remain closed until end of year

Landslide-hit road could remain closed until end of year

A town centre road hit by two landslides could remain closed until the end of the year while repair works continue.

Pair in court over £5m gambling investment fraud

Pair in court over £5m gambling investment fraud

A duo accused of defrauding more than 100 victims out of £5.2 million in a gambling investment scam have appeared in court.

Historic pub remains unsold a year after closure

Historic pub remains unsold a year after closure

A historic high street pub remains up for sale – 15 months after it shut its doors for the final time.

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Unbeaten young guns end season in style!

Unbeaten young guns end season in style!

Folkestone Invicta under-13 boys’ youth team have been celebrating after a near-perfect season.

Man charged following death of seven-year-old William Brown

Man charged following death of seven-year-old William Brown

A 49-year-old is to appear in court nearly six months after a child was killed in a crash while trying to retrieve his football.

Extra funding secured to repair key part of historic landmark

Extra funding secured to repair key part of historic landmark

A £6.6 million restoration project to preserve one of Kent’s most historic assets has received a significant boost with further grant funding.

Girl, 8, caught stealing from town centre Boots

Girl, 8, caught stealing from town centre Boots

A young child was among those caught during a police purge on thefts from stores in a town centre.

CCTV image released as search for missing woman reaches fifth day

CCTV image released as search for missing woman reaches fifth day

A CCTV image has been released of a young woman who has been missing for five days

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The ‘very dark’ Lynx advert filmed in Grade-II listed Kent church

The ‘very dark’ Lynx advert filmed in Grade-II listed Kent church

A renowned fragrance firm is cashing in on the rise of “incredibly dark” humour after hiring one of Kent’s few remaining tin churches.

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Opening date revealed for new seafront play park

Opening date revealed for new seafront play park

An opening date has been revealed for a new play park on a popular Kent beach.

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Patched-up high street pothole becomes 'rapidly growing' sinkhole

Patched-up high street pothole becomes 'rapidly growing' sinkhole

A small pothole recently patched up with tarmac has suddenly expanded into a “rapidly growing” sinkhole.

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WW2 airfield with permission for 110 homes on market for £4.5 million

WW2 airfield with permission for 110 homes on market for £4.5 million

A former airfield used in the Second World War has gone on the market for £4.5 million - with the green light to build 110 homes.

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Pictures show Royal Navy shadowing Russian warship off Kent coast

Pictures show Royal Navy shadowing Russian warship off Kent coast

A warship from Russia shadowed by the Royal Navy off the coast of Kent has been caught on camera.

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Hour-long queues snake round car park after charging hikes

Hour-long queues snake round car park after charging hikes

Frustrated theatre-goers were forced to stand in an underground car park for more than an hour - just to queue to pay for parking.

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Customer’s fury at paying £9.50 for can of wine at seaside bar

Customer’s fury at paying £9.50 for can of wine at seaside bar

A regular customer at a seaside bar says he will not be returning after being charged £9.50 for a 250ml can of wine.

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Boss Drury: New midfield duo will be league’s best

Boss Drury: New midfield duo will be league’s best

Andy Drury predicts Folkestone’s new-look central midfield partnership will be the best in Isthmian Premier next season.

‘Being a mum is my favourite job - I want to be there for my children’

‘Being a mum is my favourite job - I want to be there for my children’

A mum who needs life-changing treatment hopes one day she will be well enough to pick up her children without being in pain.

‘We’ve worked at the same company for 30 years - it’s been amazing’

‘We’ve worked at the same company for 30 years - it’s been amazing’

We spoke to Eurotunnel employees who have worked for the company ever since the Channel Tunnel opened 30 years ago this week.

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