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‘I’ve found Kent’s best bacon sandwich’

‘I’ve found Kent’s best bacon sandwich’

In a world of breakfast burritos and avocado on toast, our reporter prefers to stick with classics like the humble bacon sarnie.

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Town's last nightclub: 'We have no plans to close'

Town's last nightclub: 'We have no plans to close'

Bosses behind a night-time hotspot have poured scorn on rumours that the venue is set to shut.

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Cocktail bar with a twist to replace burger joint

Cocktail bar with a twist to replace burger joint

A cocktail bar with a unique – and heartwarming – twist is set to open in a high street this month.

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Supporter slapped with three-year ban following football stadium ‘incident’

Supporter slapped with three-year ban following football stadium ‘incident’

A football club has hit a supporter with a three-year ban following a friendly match and reported allegations of anti-social behaviour to the police.

Police called to robbery at mobile bank branch

Police called to robbery at mobile bank branch

A man has been arrested after cash was stolen during a robbery at a mobile bank branch.

New 105-home estate and GP surgery planned for village 'extension'

New 105-home estate and GP surgery planned for village 'extension'

A proposed development of 105 homes and a ‘state-of-the-art’ GP surgery has been billed as a ‘community extension’ of a village in east Kent.

Double-decker bus restaurant to shut after eight years

Double-decker bus restaurant to shut after eight years

A double-decker bus which has been converted into a Greek restaurant is set to shut its doors, but it will become something new for 2024.

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Six flats replace derelict dance hall

Six flats replace derelict dance hall

New homes have been built on the site of a historic dance hall as part of a scheme aiming to bring derelict properties back into use.

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£2.5m boost for housing estate at ex-gasworks

£2.5m boost for housing estate at ex-gasworks

A project to transform a now-derelict former gasworks site into much-needed housing has benefited from £2.5 million in funding.

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Invicta ponder deals

Invicta ponder deals

New faces could be added to Isthmian Premier Folkestone’s squad soon, joint-boss Roland Edge says.

Anger as public loos defaced with racist language

Anger as public loos defaced with racist language

Public toilets have been covered in graffiti, including racist comments, sparking upset among the community.

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Angry neighbours told by planning chief: 'Nobody has a right to a view’

Angry neighbours told by planning chief: 'Nobody has a right to a view’

Flats on a former hospital site have been approved, despite a move to increase the height of the main building by two metres.

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Groomer abused girl after plying her with cigarettes and alcohol

Groomer abused girl after plying her with cigarettes and alcohol

A pensioner has been jailed after repeatedly abusing a young girl, leaving her fearing "monsters who hide behind the friend mask".

The Kent district with UK’s highest percentage of women smokers

The Kent district with UK’s highest percentage of women smokers

We spoke to people in the smoking capital of Kent about the Prime Minister’s plans to phase out the sale of cigarettes.

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Only Fools and Horses-themed barber’s shop closes amid soaring costs

Only Fools and Horses-themed barber’s shop closes amid soaring costs

A town centre barber’s shop with unique decor inspired by a hit BBC sitcom has been forced to shut by rising bills.

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Three arrested over late-night disturbance

Three arrested over late-night disturbance

Three people have been arrested after threats were reportedly made during a disturbance.

‘Our village shouldn’t just be for the super rich’

‘Our village shouldn’t just be for the super rich’

A developer’s controversial bid to scrap plans for an estate of “executive mansion homes” and build more family houses instead has been approved.

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Historic drinking fountain finally fixed after 50 years

Historic drinking fountain finally fixed after 50 years

A drinking fountain which has been out of use for more than 50 years is finally working again.

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More misses than hits for Invicta

More misses than hits for Invicta

Joint-head coach Micheal Everitt has claimed Folkestone have had enough chances in their past two matches to win 10 games.

Ray fails to finish with a flourish

Ray fails to finish with a flourish

Lydd’s Bradley Ray couldn’t ride high in his final World Superbikes races of the year.

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