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Kent Asda suspended from selling lottery tickets after boy buys scratchcard

Kent Asda suspended from selling lottery tickets after boy buys scratchcard

An Asda store has been suspended from selling lottery tickets after a boy bought a scratchcard - despite being 11 years below the legal age limit.

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How 'birthplace of British Army' is being torn down for 1,200 new homes

How 'birthplace of British Army' is being torn down for 1,200 new homes

Historic barracks described as "the birthplace of the modern British Army" have been torn down to make way for a new housing estate.

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Folkestone become a tougher nut to crack

Folkestone become a tougher nut to crack

Joint-head coach Roland Edge has poured praise on Folkestone’s defence.

Edge on Hastings clash

Edge on Hastings clash

Folkestone joint-head coach Roland Edge has been impressed with how Hastings have settled in Isthmian Premier.

Is infamous Kent hotel changing its name after almost 40 years?

Is infamous Kent hotel changing its name after almost 40 years?

The appearance of a huge banner on the front of the Grand Burstin hotel has sparked speculation it is undergoing a rebrand.

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More than 500 homes built - but no new school for years

More than 500 homes built - but no new school for years

Plans for a new school to accommodate children living at a still-expanding housing development have been delayed.

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Crews help man in difficulty in stormy seas

Crews help man in difficulty in stormy seas

Police, ambulance and coastguard crews were called after a man got into difficulty in the sea as strong winds and huge waves lashed the Kent coast.

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Police search for man after iPhone theft on bus

Police search for man after iPhone theft on bus

Officers have released an image of a man they want to speak to in connection with the theft of an iPhone on a bus.

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Invicta strong on all fronts

Invicta strong on all fronts

Joint-head coach Micheal Everitt is thrilled with the strength in depth of Folkestone’s squad.

'It's the perfect start to the year'

'It's the perfect start to the year'

Joint-head coach Micheal Everitt admits Folkestone’s dominant derby home win over Margate was the perfect way to start the year.

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Report: Invicta ease past disappointing Margate

Report: Invicta ease past disappointing Margate

Folkestone dominated Kent rivals Margate in Isthmian Premier at Cheriton Road.

Kent restaurant named as one of country's best with a view

Kent restaurant named as one of country's best with a view

One of Kent's coastal eateries has been named by a national newspaper as one of the UK's best destination restaurants with views.

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Man in hospital after assault near Lidl

Man in hospital after assault near Lidl

An appeal has been launched after a man was attacked in the middle of the night on steps near Lidl.

Folkestone's friendly foe!

Folkestone's friendly foe!

A familiar face is expected to return to his old stomping ground as Folkestone host rivals Margate.

'Unreal' Kent beach goes viral

'Unreal' Kent beach goes viral

A Kent beach described as an "unreal" place to visit has gone viral - but not everyone is impressed.

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Edge delighted to banish away day blues

Edge delighted to banish away day blues

Joint-head coach Roland Edge was thrilled to see Folkestone earn their first away league points since he took charge alongside Micheal Everitt.

Eight fire engines called to house blaze

Eight fire engines called to house blaze

Neighbours are being advised to close their windows and doors after a house went up in flames.

Driver jailed after £12m worth of drugs seized

Driver jailed after £12m worth of drugs seized

A van driver is behind bars after concealing a mass of heroin and cocaine in a vehicle trying to enter the UK.

Invicta will be ready for anything

Invicta will be ready for anything

Micheal Everitt will not be underestimating Herne Bay ahead of Folkestone’s Boxing Day derby at Winch’s Field.

Flooding forces library to close - and it won't reopen for weeks

Flooding forces library to close - and it won't reopen for weeks

Water damage has led to the closure of a town centre library for the safety of staff and customers.

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