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Dramatic rescue after woman falls down cliff

Dramatic rescue after woman falls down cliff

A huge emergency services response was sparked after a woman fell down a cliff.

We tried one of Kent’s best walks and the views were breathtaking

We tried one of Kent’s best walks and the views were breathtaking

Named one of the world’s top visitor destinations, we tried out a walk with a stunning mix of natural beauty and top places to eat and drink.

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Five suspects arrested within nine hours

Five suspects arrested within nine hours

Five suspects have been arrested in one day thanks to the work of a neighbourhood policing team.

Emergency services attend crash on busy road

Emergency services attend crash on busy road

There were long delays on a main road this morning after a crash near a pub.

Town’s first-ever Greggs officially opens

Town’s first-ever Greggs officially opens

A town has finally got its first-ever Greggs – with the branch dishing out free jam doughnuts to mark the official opening today.

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More to come from Folkestone’s frontmen

More to come from Folkestone’s frontmen

Frontmen Ira Jackson Jr and Ibrahim Olutade can get even better at Folkestone, joint-boss Roland Edge believes.

'They looked great but our town's far too windy!'

'They looked great but our town's far too windy!'

Traders have hit out at “poorly installed” artwork which had to be removed from a town centre after just four days.

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Stagecoach to close bus depot as more routes could be cut

Stagecoach to close bus depot as more routes could be cut

Stagecoach plans to close one of its depots while considering the future of routes in the area.

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Sainsbury's evacuated as fire breaks out

Sainsbury's evacuated as fire breaks out

Customers were forced to abandon their shopping when a fire broke out at a Sainsbury’s store.

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Man with ‘spear’ arrested after residential street ruckus

Man with ‘spear’ arrested after residential street ruckus

A man has been arrested after being seen holding “a pole with a bladed object attached to the end” during a disturbance.

Ray hampered by gremlins

Ray hampered by gremlins

It was a frustrating weekend for Lydd racer Bradley Ray after mechanical problems hindered his progress in the Superbike World Championship.

Furious flat owners told to pay £11k EACH for repairs to ‘neglected’ building

Furious flat owners told to pay £11k EACH for repairs to ‘neglected’ building

Shocked homeowners in a block of seaside flats have been told to cough up £11,000 EACH for “essential” repairs to the building.

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World’s largest cargo ship sails past Kent coast

World’s largest cargo ship sails past Kent coast

The world's largest cargo ship is currently sailing past the Kent coast after its maiden call to the UK.

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Lema’s the right fit for Invicta

Lema’s the right fit for Invicta

Joint-boss Roland Edge is delighted to have landed Folkestone’s first summer recruit - a player who’s made an impression when he’s faced his new club.

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.

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