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Man airlifted to hospital after assault

Man airlifted to hospital after assault

A man has been flown to a London hospital and two others arrested after an assault in the street.

Traffic fears as new McDonald’s takes shape in Tesco car park

Traffic fears as new McDonald’s takes shape in Tesco car park

Drone pictures show how a town's third McDonald's branch is nearing completion - but councillors have concerns about litter and traffic.

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Man seriously injured in street assault

Man seriously injured in street assault

A man has been flown to hospital with a head injury after a suspected street attack.

Rogers' marathon weekend

Rogers' marathon weekend

Few footballers will have clocked up anywhere near the miles Folkestone’s James Rogers did over the weekend.

Care home could shut after 'putting residents at risk'

Care home could shut after 'putting residents at risk'

A care home has been placed into special measures after an inspection found problems with medication, cleanliness and other risks to safety.

Fears parking permits could cause chaos for hospital patients

Fears parking permits could cause chaos for hospital patients

There are concerns a council's "sledgehammer approach" to planned parking restrictions will badly affect patients and staff at a town's hospital.

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'My constituents are very pleased with Liz Truss'

'My constituents are very pleased with Liz Truss'

A Kent MP insists the Conservative party conference is "very harmonious" - despite the tumultuous reaction to the Prime Minister's "growth plan".

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BSB title within sight for Ray

BSB title within sight for Ray

Lydd racer Bradley Ray has a 66-point lead in the British Superbike Championship - and there's just one round to go.

Rogers hoping Invicta can build on cup upset

Rogers hoping Invicta can build on cup upset

James Rogers hopes Folkestone can build on their FA Cup heroics as they tonight return to league action.

Shocking drone pictures reveal demolition of historic pavilion

Shocking drone pictures reveal demolition of historic pavilion

New pictures have revealed the extent of the demolition taking place at a Grade II-listed former theatre - where luxury flats are set to be built.

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Baby boy drowned in hot tub after getting in to retrieve toy

Baby boy drowned in hot tub after getting in to retrieve toy

A one-year-old tragically drowned after getting in a hot tub to retrieve a toy orange spade from the water.

Teen in tent attacks five police officers

Teen in tent attacks five police officers

A homeless woman who lives in a tent has admitted attacking five police officers after appearing in court.

Overnight road closures along M20 and A20

Overnight road closures along M20 and A20

Parts of the M20 and A20 are due to close each night for 18 days so that investigation and survey works can be carried out.

Police called to Netflix film shoot

Police called to Netflix film shoot

There was added drama during a seafront film shoot when police had to be called after a motorist refused to move their car.

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Invicta boss Cugley relishes FA Cup clash

Invicta boss Cugley relishes FA Cup clash

Manager Neil Cugley believes there’s no pressure on Folkestone ahead of their FA Cup tie at Dulwich.

Shocking moment man spits at Subway staff caught on camera

Shocking moment man spits at Subway staff caught on camera

A worker says he felt "sick in my own body" after a man spat at him.

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New stores and drive-thru planned for Silver Spring site

New stores and drive-thru planned for Silver Spring site

A hotels plan for a prominent factory site which has sat empty for almost a decade has been dropped.

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Newman set to start cup tie for Invicta

Newman set to start cup tie for Invicta

Defender Matt Newman tonight is expected to make his first Folkestone start of the season in the Kent Senior Cup as they face Cray Valley.

Ray still riding high after wacky races

Ray still riding high after wacky races

Lydd's Bradley Ray increased his British Superbikes title lead amid crash chaos at Oulton Park.

'Survival of the fittest' on high street this winter

'Survival of the fittest' on high street this winter

The story of one Kent high street shows the challenges small businesses face this winter with rising bills and a cost of living crisis.

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