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Invicta host last year’s Finalists

Invicta host last year’s Finalists

There will be a youthful look to Folkestone’s side for their Kent Senior Cup clash against rivals Chatham.

Ray’s return falls flat

Ray’s return falls flat

Technical gremlins and a crash put paid to Bradley Ray’s hopes of a points finish on his World Superbikes return.

Historic village pub reopens after major revamp

Historic village pub reopens after major revamp

A historic village pub has welcomed back punters after a major refurbishment.

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Mystery over bubbling water off Kent coast

Mystery over bubbling water off Kent coast

A peculiar bubbling in the sea is proving a mystery to coastal visitors unsure of its cause.

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Motorway closed for police search operation

Motorway closed for police search operation

Traffic on the M20 was brought to a halt in both directions as part of a police operation.

Celebrity chef announces opening date for Kent restaurant

Celebrity chef announces opening date for Kent restaurant

A celebrity chef has announced the opening date of his newly named restaurant near the coast which he took on last year and closed after six months.

Woodland search after sighting of 'man with weapon'

Woodland search after sighting of 'man with weapon'

Police have searched a village woodland following reports of a man carrying a weapon.

Man ‘stabbed in head’ in the street

Man ‘stabbed in head’ in the street

Police are hunting suspects after a man was reportedly stabbed in the head in the street.

Army bomb squad called to Channel Tunnel as man detained

Army bomb squad called to Channel Tunnel as man detained

Services are resuming after explosives experts were called to Eurotunnel after a suspicious vehicle was stopped – sparking long queues on the M20.

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Dozens of staff leave bus company as Kent depot shuts

Dozens of staff leave bus company as Kent depot shuts

Up to 50 staff – including many drivers – have left a bus company after one of its Kent depots closed this weekend.

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Ray revving up for return

Ray revving up for return

Fit-again Lydd racer Bradley Ray will get back on track in the Superbike World Championship this weekend.

Divisive harbour vision to be ‘refined’ after ‘brutal’ backlash

Divisive harbour vision to be ‘refined’ after ‘brutal’ backlash

Architects say designs for a multimillion pound seafront development are in the process of being ‘refined’ following ‘surprising’ public backlash.

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Invicta must get even sharper!

Invicta must get even sharper!

Joint-head coach Micheal Everitt is warning Folkestone’s players they may need to be even more clinical if they are to beat Lewes this Saturday.

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Man caught on camera choking child

Man caught on camera choking child

A man accused of choking a child after he was secretly caught on camera grasping them around the neck told police he was tickling them.

Drug farm ‘so vast and secure’ police needed firefighters’ help to bust inside

Drug farm ‘so vast and secure’ police needed firefighters’ help to bust inside

A police raid on a commercial-scale cannabis farm needed firefighters to help break open reinforced doors where thousands of plants were hidden.

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KentOnline’s team of the week

KentOnline’s team of the week

Find out who’s in KentOnline’s team of the week and vote for your star man.

Queues building on M20 after car flips on slip road

Queues building on M20 after car flips on slip road

There are queues on the M20 after a car flipped on a slip road roundabout.

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Coward seared woman with straighteners for £500

Coward seared woman with straighteners for £500

A bully who seared a woman with hair straighteners after repeatedly beating her in a sustained attack has been jailed for 16 months.

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Pensioner flies into racist tirade inside Jobcentre

Pensioner flies into racist tirade inside Jobcentre

A pensioner launched into a tirade of racial abuse inside a high street Jobcentre after being told he did not qualify for benefits.

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Invicta eyeing ideal blend

Invicta eyeing ideal blend

Joint-boss Micheal Everitt is excited by Folkestone young players’ potential - and hopes their older heads can help them progress even further.

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