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Invicta young guns on standby!

Invicta young guns on standby!

Joint-boss Roland Edge would like to strengthen Folkestone’s squad - but budget constraints mean their youngsters could see more first-team action.

Library to remain closed after flooding damage

Library to remain closed after flooding damage

A Kent library, which was closed last year after suffering water damage, will remain shut until at least next month, council bosses say.

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Inside the lock-up used by small boat smugglers

Inside the lock-up used by small boat smugglers

A lock-up which was used to store inflatable boats, engines and life jackets needed to smuggle desperate people across the Channel has been uncovered.

Work begins on new 77-home development

Work begins on new 77-home development

Construction of a new road has started paving the way for developers to move in and build a new housing estate.

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Schoolgirl hit by car in hospital with life-changing injuries

Schoolgirl hit by car in hospital with life-changing injuries

A girl remains in a serious condition in a London hospital three weeks after being hit by a car near a zebra crossing.

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Saga to close huge Kent headquarters

Saga to close huge Kent headquarters

Over-50s travel and insurance giant Saga says it is "no longer sustainable nor economically viable" to keep its head office open.

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Man charged for escaping from custody

Man charged for escaping from custody

A man has been charged with escaping from lawful custody after allegedly fleeing court.

Closed Co-op completely emptied for revamp

Closed Co-op completely emptied for revamp

A Co-op which closed suddenly has now been completely emptied as work continues to repair floor and upgrade the interior.

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Family's heartbreaking tribute to 'loving and kind' paramedic, 32

Family's heartbreaking tribute to 'loving and kind' paramedic, 32

Devastated friends and family have paid tributes to a "charismatic and compassionate" animal rescue volunteer following her tragic death aged 32.

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Multi-car crash blocks road

Multi-car crash blocks road

A car crash has caused traffic chaos this morning.

Fascist photo shame councillor is 'good bloke' says Tory candidate

Fascist photo shame councillor is 'good bloke' says Tory candidate

A councillor who quit after photos emerged of him wearing fascist insignia is a "good bloke" according to the Tory candidate standing against him.

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'I waited five years for a beach hut - I'd never give it up'

'I waited five years for a beach hut - I'd never give it up'

The popularity of beach huts along one stretch of the Kent coast has seen the waiting list grow to more than 700.

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We had a vintage makeover and the results were something else

We had a vintage makeover and the results were something else

With his wardrobe in need of a refresh, we sent our reporter to try out some of the most popular retro looks at a quirky pre-loved fashion boutique.

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Councillor suspended over fascist links to stand for re-election

Councillor suspended over fascist links to stand for re-election

A former county councillor who quit his role after 'blackshirt' pictures of him emerged is to fight to regain his old seat.

Naked man shouted at woman in street after taking ketamine

Naked man shouted at woman in street after taking ketamine

A man who had taken various substances was found naked in the street by police "shouting profanities and insults" at a woman.

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Man's lip 'ripped off' in dog attack

Man's lip 'ripped off' in dog attack

A dog reportedly "ripped" a man's lip off in a shocking attack.

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Man's £800 bill for not picking up dog poo

Man's £800 bill for not picking up dog poo

A man appeared at court and was ordered to pay a hefty bill after not picking up his dog's poo.

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.

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