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Soldier found dead at Army base

Soldier found dead at Army base

The death of a young soldier whose body was found at an MOD site is not being treated as suspicious, police say.

School rated Good but must do better on attendance

School rated Good but must do better on attendance

A academy's leadership has been praised by Ofsted inspectors - but they warn more must be done on pupil attendance.

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Going Green: New left-back expected to be a hit

Going Green: New left-back expected to be a hit

Boss Neil Cugley expects Folkestone's latest recruit to be a big hit with the club’s supporters.

Man beaten with pole by burglar

Man beaten with pole by burglar

The victim of an aggravated burglary was attacked in his own home after he discovered a man climbing in through a window.

Ray remains the one to chase

Ray remains the one to chase

Lydd's Bradley Ray kept top spot in the British Superbike Championship after strong displays at Knockhill.

Paedophile blamed victims and Love Island

Paedophile blamed victims and Love Island

An 80-year-old paedophile blamed his victims for his crimes, saying one became flirtatious after watching Love Island.

Final push for 'first of its kind' sea sauna

Final push for 'first of its kind' sea sauna

A crowdfunding campaign to raise cash to build a sauna for sea-swimmers has just weeks to go to meet its target.

Police on emergency call collide with car

Police on emergency call collide with car

A crash involving a police car has raised concerns about a stretch of road that has seen multiple accidents in recent years.

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Suspected drug dealer arrested

Suspected drug dealer arrested

A vehicle stop led police to discover drugs believed to be cocaine, cash and phones after searching a property.

Cugley: Yusuff wanted new deal

Cugley: Yusuff wanted new deal

Boss Neil Cugley has revealed prolific striker Ade Yusuff signed a two-year contract at Folkestone - after suggesting the deal himself!

Pair winched to safety in beach rescue

Pair winched to safety in beach rescue

A coastguard helicopter had to be scrambled after a 999 call reporting people in distress by the shoreline.

Rescue dog seriously injured days after arriving at forever home

Rescue dog seriously injured days after arriving at forever home

A charity is trying to raise £7,000 for a greyhound's vet bills after he suffered serious injuries just days after arriving at his forever home.

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Traffic queues as freight backs up

Traffic queues as freight backs up

Motorists are being warned of delays due to heavy freight traffic heading to Eurotunnel and Dover.

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From BAFTAs to bombs: Kent journalist on covering Ukraine

From BAFTAs to bombs: Kent journalist on covering Ukraine

A BAFTA-winning Kent journalist who was part of the only team of journalists inside the US Capitol during rioting is now covering the war in Ukraine.

Biker wheelied into off-duty police officer

Biker wheelied into off-duty police officer

A motorcyclist has been cleared of attempting to cause an off-duty police officer grievous bodily harm after crashing into him.

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Arrest after pavement defecator caught on camera

Arrest after pavement defecator caught on camera

A woman has been arrested after CCTV caught a person pooing on a pavement.

Woman defecating in street caught on camera

Woman defecating in street caught on camera

IMAGE WARNING - Footage has captured the moment a women stops to poo on a pavement outside a shop.

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Macknade to open new seaside restaurant

Macknade to open new seaside restaurant

A popular food and drink business is set to open its newest location at a development with stunning sea views.

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Restoration of much-loved seafront venue set to start

Restoration of much-loved seafront venue set to start

Work is finally set to begin on the long-awaited redevelopment of a Edwardian tearoom and theatre which has stood derelict for years.

Motorcyclist 'mowed down' off-duty police officer

Motorcyclist 'mowed down' off-duty police officer

A man is accused of injuring an off-duty police officer after hitting him with his motorbike.

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