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Shoes and cash stolen in spate of car thefts

Shoes and cash stolen in spate of car thefts

Motorists are being warned not to leave valuables in their vehicles overnight after several cars were targeted and had items taken from inside.

Six new restaurants to open at tourist hotspot

Six new restaurants to open at tourist hotspot

Construction has started to create six new restaurants destined for a seaside spot which will offer views over the English Channel.

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'Total farce' as ice cream van blocked from quayside pitch

'Total farce' as ice cream van blocked from quayside pitch

An irate ice cream man has had a meltdown over council handling of his bid to pitch a vintage van at a harbour.

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Dealers jailed after cocaine and heroin found

Dealers jailed after cocaine and heroin found

Two drug dealers have been locked up after crack cocaine, heroin and a burner phone were found at their property

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Invicta aim to settle a score

Invicta aim to settle a score

Joint-head coach Roland Edge thinks Folkestone owe title-chasing Isthmian Premier outfit Aveley one this Saturday.

Lego and air fryer theft suspect charged

Lego and air fryer theft suspect charged

A suspected shoplifter is due to appear in court after £200 worth of Lego, four air fryers and other items were stolen from stores across the county

'What KFC served to my baby grandson was absolutely disgusting’

'What KFC served to my baby grandson was absolutely disgusting’

A grandmother was left "absolutely disgusted" by the state of the popcorn chicken served up by KFC for her one-year-old grandson.

New plans for popular harbour arm revealed

New plans for popular harbour arm revealed

Bosses have revealed fresh plans for a historic port which would see the creation of a mixed-use development of homes and commercial space.

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'Great big hole' in town centre to finally be transformed

'Great big hole' in town centre to finally be transformed

Traders have welcomed plans for new homes to replace a "great big hole" which has blighted a town centre for seven years.

Isthmian League round-up: Folkestone beat leaders, Chatham boost title bid, Faversham off bottom

Isthmian League round-up: Folkestone beat leaders, Chatham boost title bid, Faversham off bottom

In-form Folkestone Invicta made it four wins in a row as they close in on securing an Isthmian premier play-off place.

'I slept fully clothed at Kent's worst-rated hotel'

'I slept fully clothed at Kent's worst-rated hotel'

The online reviews for this "Addams family" hotel are scathing - but is it really that bad? Our reporter found out...

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Work starts to transform old Debenhams store

Work starts to transform old Debenhams store

Work to regenerate a former town centre Debenhams - which could be replaced by council offices and a medical centre - is due to start.

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Man admits killing victim in town attack

Man admits killing victim in town attack

A 42-year-old has pleaded guilty to manslaughter after attacking a man who later died in hospital.

School's bid for new sports hall to upgrade 50-year-old facilities

School's bid for new sports hall to upgrade 50-year-old facilities

A school has submitted plans for a four-court sports hall to 'significantly upgrade' ageing facilities and improve its offering for youngsters.

Fans can be Folkestone's 12th man

Fans can be Folkestone's 12th man

Joint-boss Micheal Everitt is calling upon Folkestone’s fans to get behind them ahead of their big home match against frontrunners Bishop’s Stortford.

Pub serves 'last roast for a while' as struggling restaurant closes

Pub serves 'last roast for a while' as struggling restaurant closes

A pub has dished up its "last Sunday roast service for a while" as its struggling restaurant has been forced to close.

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'They can't build homes here - where will the children play?'

'They can't build homes here - where will the children play?'

Concerns have been raised after plans emerged to build eight new homes over a children's play area.

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'Kate Bush Day' returns to Kent

'Kate Bush Day' returns to Kent

A day dedicated to singer Kate Bush and one of her most iconic music videos will be marked in the county this summer after a four-year hiatus.

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Asda burglar locked up for 17-month crime spree

Asda burglar locked up for 17-month crime spree

A career thief who used a pensioner's stolen bank card and swiped jewellery worth thousands from a shopping centre has been jailed.

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Award-winning burger joint confirms shock closure

Award-winning burger joint confirms shock closure

A burger restaurant once voted the best in the county and with Britain's best chef at its helm has announced its shock closure.

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