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Armed police storm street

Armed police storm street

Several police cars, armed officers and a helicopter have been called to a residential street.

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Historic 'ASBO row' fountain is renovated

Historic 'ASBO row' fountain is renovated

A once run-down fountain at the centre of a row over an unauthorised paint job has now been renovated ahead of a centenary celebration.

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Couple to bring pub back to life

Couple to bring pub back to life

The pair behind a Thai street food bar and restaurant are set to reopen a pub which was at risk of being turned into flats.

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Car crooks 'in disguise' for thefts

Car crooks 'in disguise' for thefts

Thieves may have worn boiler suits to disguise themselves as mechanics during a spate of catalytic converter thefts.

Kent coast restaurants named as best in UK

Kent coast restaurants named as best in UK

Two Kent coastal restaurants have been named as the best in the UK.

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'Why...just why?'

'Why...just why?'

A council has hit out at 'mindless' vandals after two of its toilets were trashed.

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CCTV image issued after attempted break-in

CCTV image issued after attempted break-in

An image of a man has been released by police officers investigating an attempted burglary.

Hoteliers accused of swindling nearly £500k

Hoteliers accused of swindling nearly £500k

The former owners of one of Kent's most famous hotels have appeared in court accused of taking almost £500k in taxpayers' money.

Designs for more beach homes revealed

Designs for more beach homes revealed

The latest plans for more homes in a seaside regeneration scheme also include shingle gardens and a restaurant with sea-view terrace.

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Prison guard with 'rapist's toolkit' held prostitute at gun point

Prison guard with 'rapist's toolkit' held prostitute at gun point

A prison guard with a "rapist's toolkit" held a prostitute at gun point in her Airbnb.

Praise for Folkestone's cup turnout

Praise for Folkestone's cup turnout

Manager Neil Cugley has praised Folkestone’s fans after a bumper crowd watched them book their place in the Kent Senior Cup final.

Public give their views on coastal plans

Public give their views on coastal plans

Parking and transport links have once again proved to be the main area of concern over plans for further regeneration of a seafront site.

Cugs' budget boost?

Cugs' budget boost?

Folkestone manager Neil Cugley is set to have more money to play with as he looks to build on their “most successful season”.

'Cash is king' for war victims

'Cash is king' for war victims

Buskers performing outside a town centre coffee shop have raised more than £1,700 for victims of the Ukraine conflict.

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Charity match at stadium for cancer cause

Charity match at stadium for cancer cause

A charity football match between two sides of ex-Sunday League players is being staged next month to raise money for Prostate Cancer UK.

Is riddle game the new Wordle?

Is riddle game the new Wordle?

A software engineer from Kent has invented a new online game based on riddles which he hopes will rival hit wordplay, Wordle.

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Dealer jailed after Range Rover stopped

Dealer jailed after Range Rover stopped

Officers found more than £3,000 in cash, around £3,000-worth of cocaine, a knuckle duster and nunchucks after stopping a suspicious vehicle.

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Latest seafront regeneration plans revealed

Latest seafront regeneration plans revealed

A public square at the foot of a historic cliff lift and more beachside apartments form the next phase of an ambitious seaside redevelopment.

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'The Dogfather' brings live tour to Kent

'The Dogfather' brings live tour to Kent

A dog trainer and star of Channel 5 show Dogs Behaving (Very) Badly is bringing his first ever UK tour to Kent.

Cafe's lorry park can stay open

Cafe's lorry park can stay open

A lorry park at a roadside cafe has been granted an extension until the end of next year, despite concerns over traffic.

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