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‘Yesterday I had two beautiful children, now I only have one’

‘Yesterday I had two beautiful children, now I only have one’

The heartbroken dad of a boy killed in a suspected hit-and-run has urged people to “cherish their children, as you never know what’s going to happen”.

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Arrest after boy, 7, killed in suspected hit-and-run

Arrest after boy, 7, killed in suspected hit-and-run

A man has been arrested after a seven-year-old boy was killed in a suspected hit-and-run.

Family of ‘beautiful boy’ killed in hit-and-run in tearful appeal to driver

Family of ‘beautiful boy’ killed in hit-and-run in tearful appeal to driver

The heartbroken family of a seven-year-old boy killed in a hit-and-run have made an emotional appeal to the driver to hand themselves in.

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Police hunt driver after boy, 7, killed in hit and run

Police hunt driver after boy, 7, killed in hit and run

A seven-year-old boy has died after being knocked down by a driver who did not stop at the scene.

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High street closed for more than 14 hours after serious collision

High street closed for more than 14 hours after serious collision

A high street was cordoned off by police to allow accident investigation work to be carried out overnight after a serious collision.

Cugley leaves Invicta role

Cugley leaves Invicta role

Legendary former Folkestone manager Neil Cugley has stepped down as the club’s director of football.

Hugely popular Kent air show scrapped for 2024

Hugely popular Kent air show scrapped for 2024

A much-loved air show will be scrapped next year as the Red Arrows are unable to attend.

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Arrests after memorial park brawl

Arrests after memorial park brawl

A duo have been arrested following a reported brawl involving two men and women inside a park.

Release date and trailer for new TV drama shot in Kent revealed

Release date and trailer for new TV drama shot in Kent revealed

The trailer and release date of a new drama series which saw a street turned into a “crime scene” and several scenes shot in Kent have been revealed.

Work restarts on huge luxury flats set to cost up to £3m

Work restarts on huge luxury flats set to cost up to £3m

Work on the major redevelopment of a listed building which will include 91 luxury flats overlooking the sea has resumed after a month-long hiatus.

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‘It's great they're doing something with it, but 10 flats is too many!'

‘It's great they're doing something with it, but 10 flats is too many!'

Plans to transform a rundown former care home into 10 flats have been approved, despite fears over parking and intensity.

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Camber Sands Pontins will not be used to house asylum seekers

Camber Sands Pontins will not be used to house asylum seekers

A budget seaside holiday park will not be used to house asylum seekers, it has been confirmed.

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Set back over calls for nuclear future in Kent

Set back over calls for nuclear future in Kent

Councillors have been accused of “ambushing” calls for a future in nuclear energy at a former power plant site in Kent.

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‘No food and toilets blocked’ as Eurostar train stranded in Kent for hours

‘No food and toilets blocked’ as Eurostar train stranded in Kent for hours

Passengers travelling on a Eurostar train were left stranded for more than seven hours with no electricity, food or working toilets.

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New route for popular seafront walkway as work continues

New route for popular seafront walkway as work continues

A popular seafront walkway currently being upgraded will follow a slightly tweaked route when it reopens next month.

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Plenty for Invicta to play for as Drury takes charge

Plenty for Invicta to play for as Drury takes charge

Josh Healey says Folkestone are going through a season of transition - but hasn’t given up on their play-off prospects after naming their new manager.

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Hotel guest’s horror at finding mould in shampoo dispenser

Hotel guest’s horror at finding mould in shampoo dispenser

A hotel guest has expressed his disgust after finding “furry” mould in a shampoo dispenser.

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‘The backlash has been brutal – but I still believe it will be a glorious success’

‘The backlash has been brutal – but I still believe it will be a glorious success’

Exclusive: Sir Roger De Haan has faced “horrible” comments over his plans to transform a harbour – but remains determined to see his vision complete.

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Invicta name new boss

Invicta name new boss

Folkestone have named Andy Drury as their new manager.

Huge arts festival set for return – but a year later than planned

Huge arts festival set for return – but a year later than planned

A prestigious outdoor contemporary art festival will return to Kent in 2025 after being delayed for a year.

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