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‘We’re hopeful we will announce something this week’

‘We’re hopeful we will announce something this week’

Chairman Josh Healey is hopeful Isthmian Premier club Folkestone will name their new boss this week.

Council buys third of new-build estate’s homes to cut waiting list

Council buys third of new-build estate’s homes to cut waiting list

A council has purchased 26 properties at a new-build estate which will be used as affordable homes, the first to be built for many years in the area.

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Landlord defends new pub menu after locals’ shock at £5 for side of peas

Landlord defends new pub menu after locals’ shock at £5 for side of peas

A seafront pub will expand its food service this weekend with a chic new menu - but some locals say the offerings as “far too expensive”.

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Plans approved to give 'up-and-coming part of town' new lease of life

Plans approved to give 'up-and-coming part of town' new lease of life

Plans for a huge bus station overhaul in an “up and coming part of town” have been approved despite fears it will encourage anti-social behaviour.

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Three arrests after emergency services descend on pub

Three arrests after emergency services descend on pub

Police have arrested three people after officers and paramedics were called to a pub.

Frustrated shopkeeper warns parents: ‘I'll shame your thieving kids online’

Frustrated shopkeeper warns parents: ‘I'll shame your thieving kids online’

A frustrated shopkeeper has warned parents he will publicly shame children caught stealing from his town centre store following a spate of thefts.

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Netflix’s Adolescence sparks spike in Kent parents stopping children having smartphones

Netflix’s Adolescence sparks spike in Kent parents stopping children having smartphones

The number of parents intending not to give their child a smartphone before the age of 14 is on the rise, as a Netflix show highlights the dangers.

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Army veteran found dead at park named

Army veteran found dead at park named

A pensioner whose body was found after emergency services descended on a popular park has been named.

Controversial asylum seeker housing site to be shut down this year

Controversial asylum seeker housing site to be shut down this year

A controversial scheme housing asylum seekers in a former military barracks will be scrapped this year, it’s been revealed.

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‘Dad was a very healthy, active guy - this came out of nowhere’

‘Dad was a very healthy, active guy - this came out of nowhere’

A beloved dad and weather enthusiast who suffered headaches and an abnormal sense of taste was later left fighting for his life.

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Foundations in place for Invicta says caretaker boss

Foundations in place for Invicta says caretaker boss

Stand-in Folkestone boss Tim Dixon believes there’s a decent platform in place for an incoming manager to take the team forward.

Woman injured and bag stolen in town centre robbery

Woman injured and bag stolen in town centre robbery

A woman was injured and her bag reportedly stolen in a town centre robbery.

Boy hit by car taken to London hospital

Boy hit by car taken to London hospital

Police closed a busy road as paramedics treated a boy hit by a car before taking him to a London hospital.

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KentOnline’s team of the week

KentOnline’s team of the week

Find out who’s in KentOnline’s team of the week and vote for your star man.

‘They might build even more homes here’: Fears as small site hits market for £200k

‘They might build even more homes here’: Fears as small site hits market for £200k

A plot of land earmarked for homes which would be “squeezed in” between rows of Victorian terraces has hit the market.

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Old toilet at beauty spot to be transformed into new cafe

Old toilet at beauty spot to be transformed into new cafe

Plans have been approved to transform historic loos along a popular coastal route into a cafe, despite fears it will damage the surrounding cliff.

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Dad caused £2k of damage raiding washing machines

Dad caused £2k of damage raiding washing machines

A dad-of-two caused more than £2,000 of damage at a launderette when he smashed up washing machines and stole the coin boxes from inside.

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Couple switch careers to join NHS after dad’s life-saving cancer treatment

Couple switch careers to join NHS after dad’s life-saving cancer treatment

A couple switched careers as a thank you to the NHS and show their gratitude after the husband received treatment for cancer.

We tried seaside bar’s 'sunset session' with live music and £30 three-course meal

We tried seaside bar’s 'sunset session' with live music and £30 three-course meal

Our reporter takes a break from the newsroom and enjoys drinks, dinner and jazz music in a cosy, intimate setting for this week’s food review.

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Developers ‘shocked’ as site of unfinished luxury flats listed for sale

Developers ‘shocked’ as site of unfinished luxury flats listed for sale

Developers behind a luxury seafront housing project say they were “surprised” to learn the site had been put up for sale.

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