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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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Teen Cody shines in dad’s memory

Teen Cody shines in dad’s memory

A former charity man and Kent footballer was remembered a decade after his death for the first of what will become an annual Stanton Cup friendly.

40% of huge garden town could be powered by solar energy

40% of huge garden town could be powered by solar energy

A proposal to create a new solar farm to power nearly 40% of a huge new garden town is being explored.

Folkestone Invicta fixtures

Folkestone Invicta fixtures

Folkestone have two Kent derbies in the opening month of the Isthmian Premier season.

Historic lift one step closer to reopening as repairs approved

Historic lift one step closer to reopening as repairs approved

Repairs to fix a rare cliffside lift that connects a town to its seafront have been given the green light, moving it one step closer to reopening.

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Woman taken to hospital following two-car crash

Woman taken to hospital following two-car crash

A woman was taken to hospital after a crash involving two vehicles on a high street.

Police dog and drone track down robbery suspects

Police dog and drone track down robbery suspects

Two men have been charged and due to appear in court following a report a man was robbed of cash and documents.

‘We've become a DfL hotspot - but they can forget about sleeping!'

‘We've become a DfL hotspot - but they can forget about sleeping!'

Londoners looking to move to a popular Kent seaside town have been warned of the “constant squawking” and “sleepless nights” caused by seagulls.

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Frontman rejoins Invicta

Frontman rejoins Invicta

A popular striker has re-signed for Folkestone on an undisclosed fee amid a busy week for the club.

Air ambulance lands in park after crash

Air ambulance lands in park after crash

The air ambulance and other emergency services have descended on the scene of a crash.

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Red Arrows set to soar off Kent coast

Red Arrows set to soar off Kent coast

The Red Arrows will perform a dazzling 30 minute acrobatic display off the Kent coast this summer – and it will be free to see.

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Consortium take over day-to-day running of Invicta

Consortium take over day-to-day running of Invicta

Isthmian Premier Folkestone are under new leadership after a consortium of businesses came together to take on the day-to-day operations of the club.

Kent town named one of best places to live by the sea in UK

Kent town named one of best places to live by the sea in UK

A seaside town has again been named one of the best places to live along the coast for its “colourful streets” and “artsy projects”.

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Drinker threw beer over girlfriend and kicked out at her ‘recklessly’

Drinker threw beer over girlfriend and kicked out at her ‘recklessly’

A drinker threw beer over his girlfriend and kicked out at her “recklessly” during an argument.

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The metal detectorist who reunites people with treasures lost to the sea

The metal detectorist who reunites people with treasures lost to the sea

A detectorist who reunites people with sentimental jewellery lost on the beach says he doesn’t do it for the money and “enjoys the challenge”.

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Tall ship arrives after delay at sea

Tall ship arrives after delay at sea

A tall ship has arrived at a Kent harbour, despite a delay caused by weather conditions at sea.

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New roundabout and cycle lanes in plans to transform town’s road layout

New roundabout and cycle lanes in plans to transform town’s road layout

A raft of proposed changes to a town’s road network have been unveiled – including a new roundabout, bicycle lanes and several pedestrian crossings.

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Arrival of tall ship delayed due to sea conditions

Arrival of tall ship delayed due to sea conditions

A 1980s tall ship, which has sailed the North Sea, Baltic and Canary Islands, will now arrive in Kent a day later than planned.

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Everitt: Goodman can rally the troops

Everitt: Goodman can rally the troops

Joint-head coach Micheal Everitt can already see leadership characteristics in one of Folkestone’s latest two summer arrivals.

Thugs kicked man in stomach before threatening to kidnap child

Thugs kicked man in stomach before threatening to kidnap child

A pair of violent criminals, who threatened to steal their victim’s child before kicking and punching him, have been jailed.

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