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Heartbreak as fishing boats smashed in storm

Heartbreak as fishing boats smashed in storm

Shocking pictures show damaged and sinking fishing boats at a harbour as Storm Ciarán continues to batter the Kent coast.

Passengers evacuated after bus windows blown out by storm

Passengers evacuated after bus windows blown out by storm

Two buses had to be evacuated after heavy winds blew out the front windows and left the vehicles shaking from side to side.

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Council criticised over 'ridiculous' new £600 hat after losing old one

Council criticised over 'ridiculous' new £600 hat after losing old one

A council’s decision to splash £600 of taxpayers’ cash on a mayoral hat during the cost-of-living crisis has been branded “ridiculous”.

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Girl ‘bitten by Staffordshire bull terrier’

Girl ‘bitten by Staffordshire bull terrier’

Police are appealing for information after a child was allegedly bitten by a Staffie in a well-known walking spot.

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Child in hospital after being hit by car

Child in hospital after being hit by car

A child has been taken to a London hospital after being hit by a car.

Town where ‘Ibiza meets Kent coast’ ranked best place to live in county

Town where ‘Ibiza meets Kent coast’ ranked best place to live in county

The ten best areas in the county to live have been named in Muddy Stilettos’ annual list with one seaside town dubbed “Ibiza meets the Kent coast”.

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Crash sparks motorway gridlock

Crash sparks motorway gridlock

Part of a motorway has reopened after it was shut due to a crash.

Ababio part of Invicta’s plans this term

Ababio part of Invicta’s plans this term

Folkestone have denied Faversham’s claim winger Jordan Ababio has joined them on a season-long loan - insisting he has a role to play this campaign.

Warning of huge waves, falling trees and flying debris when Storm Ciaran hits Kent

Warning of huge waves, falling trees and flying debris when Storm Ciaran hits Kent

The Met Office has issued an amber weather alert as huge waves, falling trees and flying debris could hit the county this week.

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The only way is up!

The only way is up!

Folkestone pickleball convert Jake Saxby was delighted to medal at his first English Nationals - and thinks the sport’s popularity will keep rising.

Work stops on huge luxury flats set to cost £3m

Work stops on huge luxury flats set to cost £3m

A major development involving restoration of a Grade II-listed former theatre has been paused as developers seek “approvals”.

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Storm warning as 90mph winds expected to batter coast

Storm warning as 90mph winds expected to batter coast

A yellow weather warning has been issued due to a potential risk to life as winds which could reach up to 80mph are set to hit the English Channel

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‘I was bullied for my disabilities - but I've never let them hold me back'

‘I was bullied for my disabilities - but I've never let them hold me back'

An inspirational photographer says she is not letting her disabilities hold her back as she pursues her passion for wildlife.

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The shop with a secret bar you need a password to get into

The shop with a secret bar you need a password to get into

The owner of a furniture store with a password-protected speakeasy in the back has revealed plans to makeover the front-of-house.

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Steroid abuser shot at man six times with ball-bearing gun after orders from 'Mr X'

Steroid abuser shot at man six times with ball-bearing gun after orders from 'Mr X'

A steroid abuser who used a BB gun to repeatedly shoot at a one-eyed stranger was following orders from a mystery man, a court has heard.

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Hotel's plan to turn golf course into lakeside holiday destination

Hotel's plan to turn golf course into lakeside holiday destination

Ambitious plans have been unveiled to transform a long-running golf course into a lakeside holiday destination.

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Council fury over state of 19th century pub which closed after shooting

Council fury over state of 19th century pub which closed after shooting

A pub that closed down after a punter was shot is now in an unacceptable condition, a council has said.

Invicta seek consistency

Invicta seek consistency

Consistency is the key in Folkestone’s Isthmian Premier play-off push ahead of a fourth consecutive away match this Saturday.

Much-loved teacher, 40, tragically died after hospital failures

Much-loved teacher, 40, tragically died after hospital failures

The tragic death of a much-loved primary school teacher with a “beautiful soul” could have been avoided, hospital bosses admit.

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Music bar bosses selling up after 25 years

Music bar bosses selling up after 25 years

The owners of a live music bar and restaurant have announced they are selling after a quarter of a century following a “difficult year”.

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