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KCC election results for Folkestone and Hythe

KCC election results for Folkestone and Hythe

All results for the KCC election for Folkestone and Hythe district are now in, with a green seat being replaced by a blue one.

Thug jailed after 'one punch' attack left man with near-death brain injury

Thug jailed after 'one punch' attack left man with near-death brain injury

A man has been jailed for more than six years for a sickening attack which almost cost the victim his life.

Three men charged over graffiti

Three men charged over graffiti

Three men will appear in court after cars and homes were allegedly tagged with spray paint and graffiti.

Residents warned about changes to bin collection days and times

Residents warned about changes to bin collection days and times

Changes are being made to a waste collection service's routes, times and days in order to make it more "streamlined and reliable".

Officers rescue man from burning building

Officers rescue man from burning building

Two officers have been praised after they helped rescue a man from a burning building.

Police referral after man falls from window

Police referral after man falls from window

A man fell from a window while police were carrying out a routine inquiry.

Heavy police presence following incident

Heavy police presence following incident

The air ambulance was called after a man was seriously injured at a block of flats.

Town's re-brand for Sex Pistols series

Town's re-brand for Sex Pistols series

A Kent town has been re-named as part of the filming for a new TV show about the Sex Pistols.

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Film crew moves into hotel

Film crew moves into hotel

A hotel is being prepared for the filming of Danny Boyle's upcoming Sex Pistols series.

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Man found dead in flat fire

Man found dead in flat fire

The fire service and police are investigating after a man was found dead following a fire at a flat.

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Flats plan for graffiti-covered empty pub

Flats plan for graffiti-covered empty pub

Plans to transform a run-down vacant pub into 12 apartments have prompted fears from neighbours about parking.

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Fire crews tackle shed blaze

Fire crews tackle shed blaze

Fire crews have revealed the cause of a blaze which destroyed a garden shed and decking.

Warning after mum 'approached' outside school

Warning after mum 'approached' outside school

Parents at a primary school have been warned to stay vigilant after a mum was approached about her children.

Councillors 'torn' over dog walking site

Councillors 'torn' over dog walking site

A decision on whether a 'highly valued' dog walking field can remain open has been postponed.

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Men threaten people in house with knives before stealing car

Men threaten people in house with knives before stealing car

Police are hunting two suspects following a terrifying robbery.

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Man in hospital after car deliberately driven at him

Man in hospital after car deliberately driven at him

A man suffered serious injuries after a car deliberately drove at him.

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Brewery's 'delight' as stolen kegs recovered

Brewery's 'delight' as stolen kegs recovered

A brewery is "delighted" to have had dozens of beer kegs returned after they were stolen by thieves earlier this month.

New homes for town's rough sleepers opens

New homes for town's rough sleepers opens

Nine new long-term homes for those experiencing homelessness have now opened in a town centre.

Restaurant owners 'prepare for future' with flats plan

Restaurant owners 'prepare for future' with flats plan

A future 'contingency plan' could see a long-standing restaurant turned into flats... but for now the owners have no plans to shut up shop.

Anger after skate park 'set alight'

Anger after skate park 'set alight'

Police are investigating after a skate ramp was set on fire.

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