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Arrests after police flag down stolen vehicle

Arrests after police flag down stolen vehicle

Two men have been arrested after police found drugs and bank cards in a stolen vehicle.

Cugley backs Folkestone frontman Jackson

Cugley backs Folkestone frontman Jackson

Frontman Ira Jackson Jr will come good in his second spell at Folkestone, according to boss Neil Cugley.

Pensioner dies after bus crash at shelter

Pensioner dies after bus crash at shelter

A man has died in hospital eight days after being hit by a bus at a shelter.

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Ray's in a hurry

Ray's in a hurry

Bradley Ray regained the lead in the British Superbikes Championship - and set a lap record to boot at Cadwell Park.

Latest plans for huge seafront development revealed

Latest plans for huge seafront development revealed

Proposals for the next set of new properties on a former funfair site have been put out to a public consultation.

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Folkestone boss Cugley delighted with unbeaten start

Folkestone boss Cugley delighted with unbeaten start

Manager Neil Cugley declared he is delighted with Folkestone’s start to the season after their win over Kent rivals Herne Bay in Isthmian Premier.

Report: Folkestone edge past Bay

Report: Folkestone edge past Bay

Folkestone held off a second-half fightback to beat Herne Bay and take the derby day spoils in Isthmian Premier.

'Cricket ball could have killed me'

'Cricket ball could have killed me'

A grandmother was left concussed and needing hospital scans after being struck on the head "at 100mph" in a freak accident at a popular park.

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Isthmian League round-up

Isthmian League round-up

Substitute Ibrahim Olutade scored a late double as Folkestone completed a fine comeback at Billericay in the Isthmian Premier.

'Karma will get to you, you arrogant b****’

'Karma will get to you, you arrogant b****’

A hotel manager's foul-mouthed rant at a complaining customer has divided opinion - but he insists he had the right to "give as good as he got".

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Lovers locked up for life for murdering 'kindly' pensioner

Lovers locked up for life for murdering 'kindly' pensioner

Two murderers who killed a man they befriended after stabbing and stamping on his head and then stealing his belongings have been jailed for life.

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Man taken to hospital after being 'attacked by burglars'

Man taken to hospital after being 'attacked by burglars'

A man had to be taken to hospital after being attacked in a reported burglary.

Man charged with 21 shoplifting offences

Man charged with 21 shoplifting offences

A man has been charged with shoplifting offences after nearly £3,000 worth of goods were taken from shops in one Kent town.

Shock hit-and-run crash caught on camera

Shock hit-and-run crash caught on camera

The shocking moment a car smashes into another vehicle before driving off has been caught on camera.

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Cugley: Strength in depth will be crucial at Invicta

Cugley: Strength in depth will be crucial at Invicta

Long-serving manager Neil Cugley says Folkestone’s squad this season is the strongest he has had in some time.

24-hour no swim warning after shark sighting

24-hour no swim warning after shark sighting

Beach-goers are being warned not to enter the sea at two popular sites following a shark sighting.

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Families flee as shark spotted off beach

Families flee as shark spotted off beach

Families fled the water after spotting a shark close to a beach.

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Chaos as passengers evacuated from Eurotunnel train

Chaos as passengers evacuated from Eurotunnel train

Passengers were evacuated from a broken down Eurotunnel train leading to delays at the border of up to five hours.

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£22m plans to transform town centre revealed

£22m plans to transform town centre revealed

A bus station could be closed and replaced with a green public square if a bid for government funding is successful.

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Macknade shelves plans for 120-seat harbour venue

Macknade shelves plans for 120-seat harbour venue

Plans for a much-anticipated 120-seat restaurant and food shop on the Kent coast have been put "on pause".

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