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Woman scarred for life in bar glass fight

Woman scarred for life in bar glass fight

A man has avoided jail and says he has turned his life around after launching a glass across a bar during a fight, permanently scarring a bystander.

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Former PC jailed for raping vulnerable teen

Former PC jailed for raping vulnerable teen

A former Kent Police officer and an accomplice have been jailed after raping a vulnerable teenager who was groomed on social media.

Asylum seekers facing 'appalling treatment and conditions' at barracks

Asylum seekers facing 'appalling treatment and conditions' at barracks

A report by a cross-party group of parliamentarians has called on the Government to shut down Napier Barracks as accommodation for asylum seekers.

Same-day booking introduced at two Kent tips

Same-day booking introduced at two Kent tips

Two of Kent's busiest household waste recycling centres are trialling a same-day online booking system.

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Dog rescued after cliff fall drama

Dog rescued after cliff fall drama

A dog had to be rescued after falling down a cliff.

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Cugley considers adding to Folkestone squad as injuries mount up

Cugley considers adding to Folkestone squad as injuries mount up

Folkestone Invicta clinched three points from a tricky weekend fixture and return home tonight to face another potential promotion rival.

Man in poncho exposes himself near child

Man in poncho exposes himself near child

A mum has warned parents to be vigilant after a man in a poncho exposed himself on a beach in front of her and her two-year-old son.

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Onlookers lifted car off girl, 6, after crash

Onlookers lifted car off girl, 6, after crash

A grandfather who mowed down a family on a zebra crossing, dragging a six-year-old girl down the road, has avoided jail.

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Third member of Snapchat burglary gang jailed

Third member of Snapchat burglary gang jailed

A court has heard how a gang member took part in a burglary crime spree and robbed a taxi driver while wielding a samurai sword.

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Departing head thanked for 'hard work and dedication'

Departing head thanked for 'hard work and dedication'

A primary school principal has been praised by his bosses as he steps down from his post to focus on family life.

Activists want council to 'see sense' over seafront development

Activists want council to 'see sense' over seafront development

Two protests were held over plans to develop along the coast, including one scheme which will see 150 houses and a swimming pool built.

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Town's 'vital' sprucer project saved

Town's 'vital' sprucer project saved

The future of two vital community projects has been secured after a new team stepped up to run them.

'Beyond our wildest dreams!' Folkestone boss on their tremendous start

'Beyond our wildest dreams!' Folkestone boss on their tremendous start

Folkestone’s long-serving manager Neil Cugley can’t recall his team making a better start to a campaign.

Metal detectors taken in burglary

Metal detectors taken in burglary

Metal detectors and watches were among the items taken in an afternoon burglary.

Driver passes unmarked police car at 125mph

Driver passes unmarked police car at 125mph

A reckless driver was pulled over after passing an unmarked police car at 125mph.

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Santa to return for traditional charity collection

Santa to return for traditional charity collection

Find out when Father Christmas will be riding his sleigh down your street with his Rotary Club helpers.

Mourners hold vigil for 27 drowned in Channel tragedy

Mourners hold vigil for 27 drowned in Channel tragedy

People in a seaside town have staged a vigil to remember those who were drowned when a small boat capsized in the Channel last week.

'No one should have to spend Christmas alone'

'No one should have to spend Christmas alone'

Money has been raised so that volunteers can stage a Christmas party for young care leavers who may have otherwise spent the big day alone.

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Hawkinge in the running for national gong

Hawkinge in the running for national gong

A running club is up for a national award.

Border Force officer charged with supplying ecstasy

Border Force officer charged with supplying ecstasy

A Border Force officer arrested by anti-corruption police has appeared in court charged with supplying and offering to supply class A drugs.

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