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Work starts to transform old Debenhams store

Work starts to transform old Debenhams store

Work to regenerate a former town centre Debenhams - which could be replaced by council offices and a medical centre - is due to start.

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Man admits killing victim in town attack

Man admits killing victim in town attack

A 42-year-old has pleaded guilty to manslaughter after attacking a man who later died in hospital.

School's bid for new sports hall to upgrade 50-year-old facilities

School's bid for new sports hall to upgrade 50-year-old facilities

A school has submitted plans for a four-court sports hall to 'significantly upgrade' ageing facilities and improve its offering for youngsters.

Fans can be Folkestone's 12th man

Fans can be Folkestone's 12th man

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.

Pub serves 'last roast for a while' as struggling restaurant closes

Pub serves 'last roast for a while' as struggling restaurant closes

A pub has dished up its "last Sunday roast service for a while" as its struggling restaurant has been forced to close.

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'They can't build homes here - where will the children play?'

'They can't build homes here - where will the children play?'

Concerns have been raised after plans emerged to build eight new homes over a children's play area.

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'Kate Bush Day' returns to Kent

'Kate Bush Day' returns to Kent

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.

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Asda burglar locked up for 17-month crime spree

Asda burglar locked up for 17-month crime spree

A career thief who used a pensioner's stolen bank card and swiped jewellery worth thousands from a shopping centre has been jailed.

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Award-winning burger joint confirms shock closure

Award-winning burger joint confirms shock closure

A burger restaurant once voted the best in the county and with Britain's best chef at its helm has announced its shock closure.

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Ibz striking it rich for Invicta

Ibz striking it rich for Invicta

Folkestone are beginning to see the best of frontman Ibrahim Olutade, according to joint-head coach Micheal Everitt.

Huge former Debenhams could become council HQ

Huge former Debenhams could become council HQ

A former Kent Debenhams department store - which now lies empty - could become home to a council’s offices.

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Couple caught smuggling asylum seekers inside sofas

Couple caught smuggling asylum seekers inside sofas

A married couple has been sentenced after being caught trying to smuggle asylum seekers into Kent in the back of sofas.

Sexual predator in 'fake taxi' raped teenager during five-hour ordeal

Sexual predator in 'fake taxi' raped teenager during five-hour ordeal

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.

Celebrity chef closes restaurant after just six months

Celebrity chef closes restaurant after just six months

A celebrity chef has been forced to bring the shutters down on his celebrated business after just six months, citing "tough trading conditions".

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Drink-driver high on cannabis busted at McDonald's

Drink-driver high on cannabis busted at McDonald's

A drink-driving McDonald's customer high on cannabis was shopped by staff after he pulled up and ordered while sweating and incoherent.

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BT worker tagged after cannabis stash found in shed

BT worker tagged after cannabis stash found in shed

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.

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Drunk man abused barbers after he couldn't get hair cut

Drunk man abused barbers after he couldn't get hair cut

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.

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Ex-soldier hoarded 'sickening' bestiality and baby torture images

Ex-soldier hoarded 'sickening' bestiality and baby torture images

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.

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From failing school shut down by council to secondary hailed Ofsted success

From failing school shut down by council to secondary hailed Ofsted success

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.

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League ambitions unchanged at Folkestone

League ambitions unchanged at Folkestone

The chase for a top-five finish is still on the agenda for Folkestone Invicta despite losing their star man.

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