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New pizza takeaway opens in town centre

New pizza takeaway opens in town centre

A new pizza takeaway, which sources its ingredients from Italy, has opened in a town centre.

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Thug snatched wallet from helpful pensioner

Thug snatched wallet from helpful pensioner

A thief has been jailed after stealing a wallet from a pensioner who was trying to help him.

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Theatre to re-open again after 17 months

Theatre to re-open again after 17 months

A theatre, which has been closed since the first lockdown 17 months ago, is gearing up to welcome audiences back.

Plans to turn Saga offices into flats emerge

Plans to turn Saga offices into flats emerge

Plans to transform two Saga office buildings into apartment blocks with more than 100 homes in total have been revealed.

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Man in 30s found dead on beach

Man in 30s found dead on beach

A member of the public called police this morning after finding a body on a popular beach.

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Eye-catching plans for Bath-inspired seafront homes

Eye-catching plans for Bath-inspired seafront homes

New images show the next phase of a seafront development based on homes in London, Bath and Brighton.

We spent a morning at the Folkestone Triennial and this is what we saw

We spent a morning at the Folkestone Triennial and this is what we saw

Our reporter set out to explore the artworks at this year's Triennial - and found himself a little more involved than he expected.

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Cugley praises Invicta efforts

Cugley praises Invicta efforts

Folkestone Invicta manager Neil Cugley had a depleted squad for their weekend trip to Dover but was delighted with the effort of those who played.

Eddie the Eagle 'rescued' from high ropes

Eddie the Eagle 'rescued' from high ropes

Former Olympic ski jumper Eddie the Eagle took part in a dramatic 'rescue' during a session on an adventure high ropes course.

The Kent seaside destination trending at No.1 on Airbnb

The Kent seaside destination trending at No.1 on Airbnb

A coastal village has been revealed as the number one trending seaside destination on Airbnb.

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Tributes to 'family man' who died during 'one last dive'

Tributes to 'family man' who died during 'one last dive'

Tributes have been paid to a man who died after getting into difficulty while diving.

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22,000 asylum seekers estimated to reach UK

22,000 asylum seekers estimated to reach UK

More than 22,000 people could cross the Channel this year to seek asylum in the UK, it has been claimed.

Outdoor cinema returns with line-up of classic films

Outdoor cinema returns with line-up of classic films

An outdoor cinema which offers views over the English Channel is returning to Kent this month.

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Plans emerge for second phase of seafront development

Plans emerge for second phase of seafront development

Plans for the next stage of a multi-million pound seafront development which will include homes and restaurants have emerged.

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'Pingdemic' sees garden waste suspended in latest in rubbish saga

'Pingdemic' sees garden waste suspended in latest in rubbish saga

A district's garden waste collection service has been suspended in the latest incident in its waste saga.

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'Pingdemic' sees park and ride suspended

'Pingdemic' sees park and ride suspended

A shortage of drivers as a result of Test and Trace obligations has led to a park and ride scheme being cancelled.

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World's first multi-storey skate park nears completion

World's first multi-storey skate park nears completion

Work has begun to complete the final floor at a new multi-million pound urban sports park being built in Kent.

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Teen arrested after BMW chased by police

Teen arrested after BMW chased by police

A young man was arrested after police chased a BMW along the Kent coast.

Heroic officer rescues arsonist from blaze in dramatic footage

Heroic officer rescues arsonist from blaze in dramatic footage

Dramatic footage from a bodyworn camera shows a heroic police officer risking his life to save an arsonist.

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'I've never seen anyone hit so hard with either foot'

'I've never seen anyone hit so hard with either foot'

Folkestone youngster Tyler Sterling has that rare ability of being equally good with either foot - and Neil Cugley is seriously impressed.

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