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Work to regenerate a former town centre Debenhams - which could be replaced by council offices and a medical centre - is due to start.
A 42-year-old has pleaded guilty to manslaughter after attacking a man who later died in hospital.
A school has submitted plans for a four-court sports hall to 'significantly upgrade' ageing facilities and improve its offering for youngsters.
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.
A pub has dished up its "last Sunday roast service for a while" as its struggling restaurant has been forced to close.
Concerns have been raised after plans emerged to build eight new homes over a children's play area.
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.
A career thief who used a pensioner's stolen bank card and swiped jewellery worth thousands from a shopping centre has been jailed.
A burger restaurant once voted the best in the county and with Britain's best chef at its helm has announced its shock closure.
Folkestone are beginning to see the best of frontman Ibrahim Olutade, according to joint-head coach Micheal Everitt.
A former Kent Debenhams department store - which now lies empty - could become home to a council’s offices.
A married couple has been sentenced after being caught trying to smuggle asylum seekers into Kent in the back of sofas.
A 46-year-old picked up a drunk and vulnerable teenager in a van she believed was a taxi and raped her while she was unconscious.
A celebrity chef has been forced to bring the shutters down on his celebrated business after just six months, citing "tough trading conditions".
A drink-driving McDonald's customer high on cannabis was shopped by staff after he pulled up and ordered while sweating and incoherent.
A dad-of-three found with a large amount of cannabis in his garden shed told police he had bought it in bulk for personal use.
A drunk man was evicted from a barber's shop after he started shouting and swearing at staff because they could not fit him in for a hair cut.
A veteran once shot by the Taliban has been unmasked as a paedophile who hoarded "sickening" images of child abuse and bestiality involving a frog.
A school has been hailed a success by Ofsted - just five years after its predecessor was shut down amid poor exam results and plummeting admissions.
The chase for a top-five finish is still on the agenda for Folkestone Invicta despite losing their star man.
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