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Two new restaurants open at tourist hotspot

Two new restaurants open at tourist hotspot

Two more food vendors have joined the line up at a popular beauty spot, which is visited by thousands every year.

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Outgoing Invicta chairman retires

Outgoing Invicta chairman retires

Jim Pellatt has stepped down as chairman of Isthmian Premier Folkestone as he retires with immediate effect.

Town’s first Greggs to open in coming weeks

Town’s first Greggs to open in coming weeks

Work has started inside a new Greggs branch which is set to open in the next few weeks.

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Air ambulance lands in town park in early hours

Air ambulance lands in town park in early hours

An air ambulance landed in a town park in the early hours of this morning.

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The eye-catching Kent buildings named best in South East

The eye-catching Kent buildings named best in South East

The world’s first multi-storey skate park is one of three Kent buildings to receive a regional architectural award.

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Jackson means business

Jackson means business

Former Football League frontman Ira Jackson Jr has described his new two-year contract at Isthmian Premier Folkestone as a show of intent.

Care home where half of residents died in 10 days closes down

Care home where half of residents died in 10 days closes down

A care home which lost half of its residents to covid is set to close as high bills and pressure on the sector have made it impossible to carry on.

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Second man charged after stabbing

Second man charged after stabbing

A second man has been charged after a stabbing in a residential street.

Margaret has no plans to slow down

Margaret has no plans to slow down

South Kent Harriers’ Margaret Connolly will return to England duty later this year - and wants to keep on running into her 80s!

Derelict site replaced by 14 new homes

Derelict site replaced by 14 new homes

A derelict site has been given new lease of life with the creation of 14 homes, which will be let to waiting families.

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Sushi restaurant to fill gap left by long-standing curry house

Sushi restaurant to fill gap left by long-standing curry house

A town is set to get its first sushi restaurant – with bosses revealing it will be opening very soon following renovations.

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The hidden gem park with incredible views that is loved by locals

The hidden gem park with incredible views that is loved by locals

With beautiful woodland walks, streams and incredible views, this park is cherished by residents.

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Gemma Collins takes photo with fans in fish and chip shop

Gemma Collins takes photo with fans in fish and chip shop

A reality TV star was spotted ordering fish and chips and taking photos with fans in a seaside town.

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Outrage as water pours into street for days

Outrage as water pours into street for days

Residents have been left feeling angry as water continues to pour into a main road for three days running.

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Gladiators, ready! Kent YouTuber to star on revived show

Gladiators, ready! Kent YouTuber to star on revived show

A YouTuber and former international athlete from Kent has been announced as the latest Gladiator to join the revived TV series.

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Dealer involved in ‘Mr King’ drugs line tried to run from police

Dealer involved in ‘Mr King’ drugs line tried to run from police

A man involved in a county lines operation has been jailed for five-and-a-half years after officers spotted him acting suspiciously.

Taste of South Africa coming to popular tourist spot

Taste of South Africa coming to popular tourist spot

A South Afircan inspired food vendor is set to make its debut at an ever expanding seaside development.

A crumbling icon - the sad story behind one of Kent's most famous hotels

A crumbling icon - the sad story behind one of Kent's most famous hotels

A once state-of-the-art hotel has fallen into disrepair, but its fortunes could now change after its glass-fronted restaurant was put up for rent.

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A whole new ball game for Invicta’s joint-bosses

A whole new ball game for Invicta’s joint-bosses

A first summer in management is proving an eye-opening experience for Folkestone’s joint-head coach Roland Edge.

Tributes to 'caring' mum who ‘always put animals first’

Tributes to 'caring' mum who ‘always put animals first’

Touching tributes have been paid to a mum who cared for hundreds of hedgehogs across the county.

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