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Thousands raised for footballer after horror injury

Thousands raised for footballer after horror injury

A non-league footballer unable to work as a painter and decorator after a double fracture to his leg has seen donations pour in to a fundraiser.

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Folkestone boss on the "clumsy challenge" that led to a double leg break

Folkestone boss on the "clumsy challenge" that led to a double leg break

Folkestone Invicta had the opportunity to call Saturday’s game off at Bowers & Pitsea after a bad early injury but played on for the win.

'Banksy' artwork sells at auction - to original owner

'Banksy' artwork sells at auction - to original owner

Charity was the winner at an art auction where the seller of a 'Banksy' bid on their own lot to maximise the cash for good causes.

Houses, cafes and shops planned for former gas works

Houses, cafes and shops planned for former gas works

New plans have been unveiled to build energy efficient homes, cafes, shops and public spaces on land which once housed a gas works.

Lorry driver caught trying to smuggle £5 million of cocaine into the UK

Lorry driver caught trying to smuggle £5 million of cocaine into the UK

A lorry driver who hid 63 kilos of cocaine in a legitimate load of electronics has been jailed following a National Crime Agency investigation.

Shipping container restaurants planned for Harbour Arm

Shipping container restaurants planned for Harbour Arm

Plans to create new restaurants in shipping containers overlooking the sea at a popular tourist spot have been unveiled.

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Banksy or bust in £315k art gamble

Banksy or bust in £315k art gamble

A work which some say is by the legendary street artist is set to go under the hammer in Kent this weekend.

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Cugs: Let battle commence

Cugs: Let battle commence

Folkestone boss Neil Cugley predicts the current top six sides will be the ones battling it out for the promotion spots.

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Bid to buy school new minibus in memory of pupil who died of Covid

Bid to buy school new minibus in memory of pupil who died of Covid

The foster parents of a young disabled boy who died during the pandemic have started a fundraiser for his former school.

Adorable dog rescued from cliff

Adorable dog rescued from cliff

An dog had to be rescued from a cliff face after falling while on a walk.

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Head chef takes on 'dream' job at iconic restaurant

Head chef takes on 'dream' job at iconic restaurant

The chance to take over the running of a landmark hometown restaurant was simply too good to turn down for one ambitious young chef.

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Dealers jailed after police crack encrypted messages

Dealers jailed after police crack encrypted messages

A dealer and his courier who supplied large amounts of cocaine and ketamine across Kent were discovered thanks to analysis of their messages.

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'World first' skate park to finally open next month

'World first' skate park to finally open next month

An ambitious multi-storey urban sports centre which has been beset by delays and rising costs will now open its doors to the public within weeks.

'Russians in Kent are being bullied'

'Russians in Kent are being bullied'

People should distinguish between the actions of the Russian state and the Russian people living in Kent, a councillor has said.

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Cugley: Every game matters now

Cugley: Every game matters now

The big games keep on coming for Folkestone - and that’s just the way boss Neil Cugley likes it.

'I'm happy to give my life for Ukraine'

'I'm happy to give my life for Ukraine'

We meet the Ukrainians flocking to a Kent Army surplus shop to secure much-needed military supplies to take to the front line in the war with Russia.

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Two pedestrians hurt in collision

Two pedestrians hurt in collision

A man and a woman were injured and taken to hospital after a road accident and a driver was arrested.

Darts winger staying at Folkestone

Darts winger staying at Folkestone

Winger Luke Wanadio has extended his stay with Folkestone from National League South Dartford, making his loan spell a permanent one.

'Drunken idiot' burglar played dead in Co-op mid-raid

'Drunken idiot' burglar played dead in Co-op mid-raid

A "drunken idiot" burglar crept through an air vent and played dead when police were called in a bid to evade arrest.

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Identity theft victims sent O2 payment demands

Identity theft victims sent O2 payment demands

A number of people in one town have fallen prey to crooks who have used their names and addresses to scam a mobile phone firm.

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