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Inside the world of football shirt collectors

Inside the world of football shirt collectors

We meet the collectors from Kent whose passion for soccer replica kits has lead them on a quest to track down rare and coveted shirts.

Toddler found wandering street alone

Toddler found wandering street alone

Police were called after a toddler was found wandering down a street alone.

Woman found dead above takeaway 'wasn't murdered'

Woman found dead above takeaway 'wasn't murdered'

A murder probe launched by detectives after the grisly discovery of a body over an Indian restaurant has been closed.

'I spent the night at ‘UK’s worst hotel''

'I spent the night at ‘UK’s worst hotel''

KentOnline reporter James Pallant drew the short straw and spent the night at the 'UK's worst hotel'. Here's how he got on....

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Shock as popular hotel announces 'immediate' closure

Shock as popular hotel announces 'immediate' closure

A popular seafront hotel has announced its closure with "immediate effect", leaving locals and staff shocked and upset.

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Neighbours ‘need ear plugs’ to block out ‘noisy’ pub garden

Neighbours ‘need ear plugs’ to block out ‘noisy’ pub garden

A landlord says he is surprised at opposition to beer garden plans after receiving just one noise complaint in eight years.

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'Shocking comments - but taking p*** out of people doesn't help anyone'

'Shocking comments - but taking p*** out of people doesn't help anyone'

A spoof news segment in which people in a coastal town express anti-immigrant sentiments has drawn criticism on social media.

Errors stall Invicta's progress

Errors stall Invicta's progress

Roland Edge is backing Folkestone’s current crop of players to lead them up the table - if they can cut out costly errors.

Why police were called to Kent school

Why police were called to Kent school

Bosses at a Kent school have confirmed why police were called out today - in order to dispel rumours circulating on social media.

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Owners of infamous Kent hotel named UK's worst for 10th year running

Owners of infamous Kent hotel named UK's worst for 10th year running

A hotel chain behind one of Kent's most recognisable seaside hotels has been rated worst in the UK for the tenth year running.

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Car crashes into roundabout

Car crashes into roundabout

Police tape was wrapped around a car after it crashed into the middle of a roundabout.

New role for legendary ex-Folkestone boss

New role for legendary ex-Folkestone boss

Long-serving former manager Neil Cugley has been handed a new position at Folkestone.

No room for complacency for Folkestone

No room for complacency for Folkestone

Roland Edge says Folkestone tonight will not be underestimating Lewes ahead of the Isthmian Premier match between the two teams.

M20 shut after 'medical incident in vehicle'

M20 shut after 'medical incident in vehicle'

Part of the M20 was closed following a medical incident in a vehicle, with traffic being diverted off the carriageway.

Opening date for huge new McDonald's finally revealed

Opening date for huge new McDonald's finally revealed

The opening date for a highly-anticipated two-storey drive-thru located in a town's Tesco car park has now been confirmed.

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The £3 million apartment next to Iceland car park

The £3 million apartment next to Iceland car park

A “luxury” sea view flat situated next to an Iceland car park has gone on the market for almost £3 million - even before having been built.

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Woman feared she might die after 'cowardly' alleyway attack

Woman feared she might die after 'cowardly' alleyway attack

A young woman feared she might die after an attacker smashed her head against the wall of a dark alleyway.

Dad secretly built cocaine enterprise behind partner's back

Dad secretly built cocaine enterprise behind partner's back

A father-of-three secretly built a cocaine enterprise worth more than £40k behind his partner's back after losing his job.

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Red-faced council's £260 bill as untaxed van clamped

Red-faced council's £260 bill as untaxed van clamped

Locals have scoffed at a Kent council forced to pay £260 after having one if its vehicles clamped by government authorities.

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League points Folkestone's focus

League points Folkestone's focus

Improving Folkestone’s league position is the main priority, according to Micheal Everitt.

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