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Sadness at closure of popular charity shop after ‘financial review’

Sadness at closure of popular charity shop after ‘financial review’

Residents are in dismay following the “tough decision” to shut a high street charity shop in a bid to save money.

Unclear future for huge seafront project as developer leaves scheme

Unclear future for huge seafront project as developer leaves scheme

Developers leading the transformation of a historic seafront landmark have made a shock announcement they have quit the project.

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Olympic champion in fight to save town’s sports centre

Olympic champion in fight to save town’s sports centre

An Olympic swimming champion has pleaded for a new owner to come forward to take over a town’s sports centre which has been put up for sale.

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Bomb squad called to medical facility

Bomb squad called to medical facility

A road was cordoned off and the bomb squad called to a medical facility following reports of a suspicious package.

Invicta release midfield duo

Invicta release midfield duo

Manager Andy Drury has used an early-season break from competitive action to freshen up Folkestone’s midfield.

Ruben serves up summer of success

Ruben serves up summer of success

Folkestone’s Ruben Mudd called the shots with plenty of tournament wins that bode well for the future.

Huge empty leisure centre site goes on market

Huge empty leisure centre site goes on market

A former leisure centre has been put on the market following its sudden closure and is expected to attract a “diverse range of property investors”.

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Bosses at Kent’s priciest development reveal number sold and plans for ‘urban resort’

Bosses at Kent’s priciest development reveal number sold and plans for ‘urban resort’

The bosses behind Kent’s priciest development have revealed how many homes have been sold - and plans to create an “urban resort” with a new hotel.

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Releasing paedophile from custody 'like freeing a tiger'

Releasing paedophile from custody 'like freeing a tiger'

A judge compared the release of a pensioner with a sexual attraction to young girls to freeing a tiger that enjoys devouring people.

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Heartbreak as 'larger-than-life' 18-year-old dies in tragic railway accident

Heartbreak as 'larger-than-life' 18-year-old dies in tragic railway accident

The family of a popular 18-year-old say his death in a tragic accident has “ripped an unfillable hole in our hearts”.

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London burglars travelled to Kent to target seaside homes

London burglars travelled to Kent to target seaside homes

Two burglars who smashed through patio doors to steal jewellery and designer goods have been jailed.

Invicta hear league verdict

Invicta hear league verdict

Folkestone have learned the outcome of a meeting to determine whether their abandoned match at Wingate & Finchley should be replayed.

Invicta boss Drury welcomes break

Invicta boss Drury welcomes break

Folkestone Invicta boss Andy Drury believes the break has come at a good time for his team.

Grieving dad to transform town centre eyesore into 27 flats in memory of son

Grieving dad to transform town centre eyesore into 27 flats in memory of son

A grieving dad is transforming a prime town centre building into 27 apartments and renaming it in memory of his son.

Helicopter searches sea for kayaker amid emergency response at beach

Helicopter searches sea for kayaker amid emergency response at beach

A coastguard helicopter was spotted searching for a kayaker near a popular beach.

Missing teenager found safe by police

Missing teenager found safe by police

Officers have located a 16-year-old girl reported missing on Monday.

Ray loses grip on points finish

Ray loses grip on points finish

Lydd’s Bradley Ray couldn’t tame the rain during the latest round of Superbike World Championship action in France.

Woman, 80, living on landslide-hit cliff says: ‘I’m not moving for anyone’

Woman, 80, living on landslide-hit cliff says: ‘I’m not moving for anyone’

A pensioner insists she feels safe in her cliff-edge house - as council bosses confirm the road below will remain shut all year.

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‘Piggy in the middle’ Kent footballer goes viral after kicking goalie

‘Piggy in the middle’ Kent footballer goes viral after kicking goalie

A non-league footballer has gone viral after being caught up in a game of “piggy in the middle” and kicking the opposition goalkeeper in frustration.

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Sadness as top-rated pub unexpectedly shuts

Sadness as top-rated pub unexpectedly shuts

A high street pub has shut its doors suddenly after 75 years of trading in a village high street.

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