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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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Temporary library to open after historic site ‘damaged by seagulls’

Temporary library to open after historic site ‘damaged by seagulls’

Council bosses have offered fresh hope to residents after guaranteeing a ‘temporary solution’ to a controversial library closure.

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‘Sad ending’ as town centre restaurant shuts

‘Sad ending’ as town centre restaurant shuts

A town centre restaurant which specialises in small bites has announced its closure after battling “rising costs across the board”.

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Man charged after people spat at and attacked in ‘roadside row’

Man charged after people spat at and attacked in ‘roadside row’

A man is due to appear in court charged with five counts of assault after members of the public were reportedly spat at and attacked.

‘It’s going to change the landscape of the town forever’

‘It’s going to change the landscape of the town forever’

Residents say plans for a beach “housing estate” with huge blocks of flats will change their town forever – and question where people will park.

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Even more homes planned for ‘beautiful country site’

Even more homes planned for ‘beautiful country site’

Developers have submitted plans for 49 new homes – up from 47 – on the edge of a rural village.

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Man charged after stabbing

Man charged after stabbing

A man has been remanded in custody after being charged with causing grievous bodily harm with intent, as well as assaulting an emergency worker.

Nursery now outstanding just months after inadequate rating shock

Nursery now outstanding just months after inadequate rating shock

A nursery where children do yoga has been rated “outstanding” – just months after being branded “inadequate” by Ofsted.

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Residents and experts baffled by strange black line in the sky

Residents and experts baffled by strange black line in the sky

A mysterious vertical line that went up “as far as the eye can see” has left both residents and experts puzzled.

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Cannabis secretly sold from popular high street bakery

Cannabis secretly sold from popular high street bakery

Two workers at a high street bakery were secretly selling cannabis alongside its fresh cakes and sausage rolls, a court has heard.

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Work to finally start on tunnel - one month after lane closure

Work to finally start on tunnel - one month after lane closure

Work is to finally begin to fix a damaged barrier at a tunnel, after weeks of delays following a lane closure at the site.

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What can we expect from Kent's first ‘Green’ council?

What can we expect from Kent's first ‘Green’ council?

The Greens now form the largest party at one Kent council – so what can we expect from the new administration?

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Huge new taproom to open at popular tourist spot

Huge new taproom to open at popular tourist spot

A new craft beer taproom serving wood-fired pizza is set to become the largest restaurant at a popular seafront destination.

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Ray makes his points

Ray makes his points

Lydd’s Bradley Ray is off the mark in this year’s Superbike World Championship after a points double.

Anger as two-day beach festival blocked by council

Anger as two-day beach festival blocked by council

Hopes to host a music festival on the beach have been silenced after councillors voted to ban it from taking place.

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Arrest after man is stabbed in leg

Arrest after man is stabbed in leg

Police have made an arrest and are appealing for information after an assault saw a man left with a stab wound.

'She destroyed my £500 TV - but I’ve only had £33 back!’

'She destroyed my £500 TV - but I’ve only had £33 back!’

A man has branded the courts “a joke” as a woman ordered to pay him £200 after smashing up his TV has coughed up just £33 in the 14 months since.

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