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Unpopular plan for ‘coastal destination’ is scrapped

Unpopular plan for ‘coastal destination’ is scrapped

Ambitious plans to create a new visitor attraction with a Roman Fort-themed playground, cafe with coastal views and adventure golf have been scrapped.

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Closed down nursery next to ‘alleyway from hell’ for sale

Closed down nursery next to ‘alleyway from hell’ for sale

A nursery next to an infamous and ‘dangerous’ subway, is on the market, with a refurbished flat above it.

Ababio sets an example at Invicta

Ababio sets an example at Invicta

Winger Jordan Ababio’s attitude has been praised by Folkestone joint-head coach Micheal Everitt.

'We'll keep fighting - this inquest has given us no answers'

'We'll keep fighting - this inquest has given us no answers'

The grieving families of two young women killed after contracting herpes have vowed to “fight on” for answers.

Jury discharged in migrant Channel crossing deaths trial

Jury discharged in migrant Channel crossing deaths trial

The jury has been discharged in the trial of a man accused of piloting a dinghy across the English Channel in which four people drowned.

Three-mile diversion as road closes for three weeks

Three-mile diversion as road closes for three weeks

Drivers face a three-mile diversion when part of a main road closes for three weeks in order to carry out water main repair works.

'Why I actually quite like the reviled and ridiculed plans for my hometown'

'Why I actually quite like the reviled and ridiculed plans for my hometown'

Tower blocks proposed for Folkestone harbour have been widely derided by residents – but Rhys Griffiths thinks they could be good for the town.

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Ray to undergo surgery

Ray to undergo surgery

Lydd’s Bradley Ray will miss the next round of the Superbike World Championship.

Inside Kent’s needle-strewn ‘subway from hell’

Inside Kent’s needle-strewn ‘subway from hell’

Shocking images show an “alleyway from hell” filled with hypodermic needles in a town centre just metres from a busy path.

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‘There’ll be no major changes to harbour tower block designs’

‘There’ll be no major changes to harbour tower block designs’

An architect has defended controversial designs for a seafront development and insists his team “will not be going back to the drawing board”.

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Birds to be culled as avian flu confirmed in Kent

Birds to be culled as avian flu confirmed in Kent

A protection zone has been drawn up around a farm after a strain of bird flu was detected in poultry.

Smith to be Invicta’s focal point

Smith to be Invicta’s focal point

Joint-boss Roland Edge says the key to David Smith hitting the goal trail at Folkestone once more will be ensuring he’s enjoying his football again.

Yabba Dabba Don't! Backlash as 'Flintstone Towers' unveiled

Yabba Dabba Don't! Backlash as 'Flintstone Towers' unveiled

Horrified residents say the “hideous" designs for a multi-million pound seafront development look like something out of The Flintstones.

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Ray’s riding high

Ray’s riding high

Lydd’s Bradley Ray hit new heights with his best Superbike World Championship result so far.

New images show huge scale of harbour transformation with 600 new homes

New images show huge scale of harbour transformation with 600 new homes

Striking new images have been released revealing the vast scale of a proposed multi-million pound seafront development.

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£90k to remove hoarding at axed seafront development

£90k to remove hoarding at axed seafront development

A huge sum of £90,000 has been approved to remove controversial fencing at a now-scrapped beachfront development.

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Garden centre bosses reveal plans to build five homes and new cafe

Garden centre bosses reveal plans to build five homes and new cafe

A garden centre is set for a major redevelopment – including an extension, five new houses and private stables.

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Families 'living in squalor' as rats invade block of flats

Families 'living in squalor' as rats invade block of flats

Families living in a rat-infested block of flats have told how the creatures are running riot through their homes and chewing holes in the walls.

The hidden gem beach cafe where you’ll feel like you’re on holiday

The hidden gem beach cafe where you’ll feel like you’re on holiday

Looking for a seaside spot for lunch? Look no further, as we have found an independent cafe that overlooks one of Kent’s most stunning beaches.

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‘We can’t give up yet’ – parents’ heartbreak after daughters’ herpes deaths

‘We can’t give up yet’ – parents’ heartbreak after daughters’ herpes deaths

The parents of two women who died died six weeks apart after contracting herpes have spoken out of their ongoing upset following an inquest.

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