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Prisoner busts out of court dock and flees building

Prisoner busts out of court dock and flees building

A suspect has managed to flee a courtroom after escaping from the dock during a hearing in scenes reminiscent of a hit BBC crime drama.

Joy as school bucks trend to bag 'outstanding' Ofsted rating

Joy as school bucks trend to bag 'outstanding' Ofsted rating

Ofsted inspectors have found a town's grammar school remains "outstanding" - despite hundreds having their status downgraded since the pandemic.

Man arrested after high street mugging attempts

Man arrested after high street mugging attempts

A man has been arrested following two attempted robberies within five minutes of each other on a high street.

'People call me a bad mum - but I won't change my school-run outfits'

'People call me a bad mum - but I won't change my school-run outfits'

A defiant mum has vowed not to change her eccentric style - despite being called "disgusting" by strangers on the school run.

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Invicta's A-game is a must

Invicta's A-game is a must

Joint-boss Roland Edge admits Folkestone will have to be at their best to get a result when promotion-chasing Hornchurch come to town.

Plan to turn derelict gasworks into housing estate takes step forward

Plan to turn derelict gasworks into housing estate takes step forward

The next steps have been taken in the plans to turn an "unsightly" former gasworks into a "highly attractive" housing estate.

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The village helping re-write Viking history books

The village helping re-write Viking history books

An archaeological dig has proved that a Kent monastery was stronger against Viking attacks than previously thought.

Woman and dog rescued after getting stuck in mud

Woman and dog rescued after getting stuck in mud

Coastguard rescue teams were sent to investigate and they managed to bring the woman and the pooch to safety.

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Vandal uses wheelie bin to 'bash in' shop window

Vandal uses wheelie bin to 'bash in' shop window

Police are investigating a report of criminal damage, after a bin was used to smash the window of a high street pharmacy.

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New lease of life for former Rook's shop

New lease of life for former Rook's shop

A new butchers' has opened in a former unit of the doomed JC Rook & Son's chain it closed down as its new owners reveal their big plans.

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Hundreds of asylum-seeking children go missing from Kent hotels

Hundreds of asylum-seeking children go missing from Kent hotels

Hundreds of unaccompanied asylum-seeking children have gone missing from accommodation in Kent in the past year - with many never found.

Hunt for man in balaclava after high street muggings attempt

Hunt for man in balaclava after high street muggings attempt

A manhunt has been launched for a balaclava-wearing would-be mugger after targeting two men in a high street.

Co-op store remains shut with no re-opening date in sight

Co-op store remains shut with no re-opening date in sight

Barriers have gone up around a convenience store which has now been shut for a week.

The Kent non-league football burger that's so good it's gone viral

The Kent non-league football burger that's so good it's gone viral

We try a non-league ground's match-day grub that has been named among the best in the country, rivalling that of Premier League clubs.

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'End of an era' as beloved seaside cafe to close

'End of an era' as beloved seaside cafe to close

Customers have paid tribute after the husband-and-wife team behind a much-loved cafe in an iconic venue announced the site's closure.

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Man's body found after huge fire breaks out at house

Man's body found after huge fire breaks out at house

The body of a man was discovered inside the remains of his home following a huge blaze, it has emerged.

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Warehouse worker stole toys and sold them on eBay

Warehouse worker stole toys and sold them on eBay

A warehouse operative stole toys from his workplace and sold them on eBay, a court has heard.

Drug-driving arrest during police checks

Drug-driving arrest during police checks

A teenager has been arrested on suspicion of driving after taking drugs during a series of police checks which saw several offences reported.

Everitt: We've been warned

Everitt: We've been warned

Joint-head coach Micheal Everitt knows better than to write off Folkestone’s struggling weekend hosts - just ask some of the sides seeking promotion!

Cafe to shut as owners 'simply cannot carry on'

Cafe to shut as owners 'simply cannot carry on'

Owners of a cafe say they “simply cannot soldier on” and have been forced to close – just days after their bid to serve alcohol was approved.

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