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Family treated for smoke inhalation after chip pan fire

Family treated for smoke inhalation after chip pan fire

Two adults and two children had a lucky escape after a chip pan is thought to have overheated sparking a kitchen fire.

'We will get to bottom of one star rating'

'We will get to bottom of one star rating'

A low hygiene rating has seen online delivery companies suspend working with a takeaway whose owner pledges he'll find out what went wrong.

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Profits surge for firm behind controversial asylum accommodation

Profits surge for firm behind controversial asylum accommodation

A contractor which operates Napier Barracks has paid a £7m dividend after securing Home Office contracts worth £1bn.

Three charged after £2k shoplifting spree

Three charged after £2k shoplifting spree

Three have appeared in court accused of carrying out a spate of thefts from shops and petrol stations.

Cugs: We can cause Wrexham problems

Cugs: We can cause Wrexham problems

Boss Neil Cugley reckons Folkestone are capable of causing Wrexham some real problems ahead of their historic FA Trophy tie this weekend.

Nurse retires after 44 years in the community

Nurse retires after 44 years in the community

A hospice nurse who fell into the profession while 'loafing around' after leaving school has been praised for years of caring and compassion.

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Refugee charity to receive human rights award

Refugee charity to receive human rights award

An organisation which helps support young refugees and asylum seekers as they settle in the county is to be honoured next month.

Tributes to driver killed after car hit tree

Tributes to driver killed after car hit tree

Flowers and candles have been left at the spot where a 34-year-old motorist was killed when his car left the road and struck a tree.

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Emergency response to child stuck in mud

Emergency response to child stuck in mud

Emergency services were called to the same place twice in two days after a mother and child got stuck in mud.

Trio rescued after getting stuck in mud

Trio rescued after getting stuck in mud

Emergency services were called to a seafront where three people needed rescuing after getting stuck in mud.

Behind-closed-doors FA Trophy tie set to be live streamed

Behind-closed-doors FA Trophy tie set to be live streamed

Details have been announced of how fans can watch Folkestone's FA Trophy tie at Wrexham - despite the match being played-behind-closed doors.

Fundraising campaign for historic military building

Fundraising campaign for historic military building

A charity has ambitions to transform a Grade II listed library on a military camp into an educational centre for future generations.

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Man in serious condition after pub assault

Man in serious condition after pub assault

A man has been left in hospital after a serious assault at a pub.

Victim was stabbed to death in his own flat

Victim was stabbed to death in his own flat

Two people have appeared in court accused of the murder of a 66-year-old who died after he was attacked at home.

Murder charges after flat attack

Murder charges after flat attack

Two people have been charged with murder after a man died from serious injuries following an attack in a block of flats.

Duo should strike it rich

Duo should strike it rich

Hitmen David Smith and Ade Yusuff should be aiming for at least 25 goals apiece this season, according to Folkestone manager Neil Cugley.

'I thought alcohol was freedom, but it was a prison'

'I thought alcohol was freedom, but it was a prison'

A former bar owner has written a candid book about his battles with alcohol which he hopes will help others confront their 'drinking demons'.

'Assault' suspect released without charge

'Assault' suspect released without charge

A man who was held by police after a woman was found with serious head injuries on New Year's Eve has now been released.

Kent author wins Costa Children's Book Award

Kent author wins Costa Children's Book Award

An author who used her home town and its central role in the Channel crossings crisis as inspiration has won an award for her latest novel.

Police arrest pair on suspicion of murder after man's death

Police arrest pair on suspicion of murder after man's death

A man and woman have been arrested as part of a murder investigation after a man died.

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