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Sadness as much-loved bakery to close after 52 years

Sadness as much-loved bakery to close after 52 years

A traditional and revered bakery which fed the masses for more than 50 years will close its doors marking “the end of an era”.

Popular coastal path to close for safety works

Popular coastal path to close for safety works

A popular coastal walk will be shut amid concerns about the height and weight of trees along the route.

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Armed police swoop on town centre house in ‘drugs raid’

Armed police swoop on town centre house in ‘drugs raid’

Dramatic images show the moment armed police descended onto a residential street.

Homes evacuated as car fire spreads to garage

Homes evacuated as car fire spreads to garage

Homes were evacuated after a car blaze spread to a garage, with firefighters spending four hours at the scene.

Machinery spotted as work gets underway to clear landslide-hit route

Machinery spotted as work gets underway to clear landslide-hit route

Repair work has begun on a road section where a succession of landslips blocked a town centre route in both directions.

Queues after car hits parked vehicle

Queues after car hits parked vehicle

Police and paramedics were called after a car smashed into another parked vehicle, sparking delays in the area.

Supermarket chemist to close

Supermarket chemist to close

A supermarket chemist is set to shut after a fall in customer numbers.

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Much-loved campsite forced to close after landslides

Much-loved campsite forced to close after landslides

A popular seaside campsite has closed after landslides and ground movement throughout the area.

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Drury on derby defeat

Drury on derby defeat

There were mixed emotions for Folkestone manager Andy Drury after their derby defeat at promotion-chasing Chatham.

Man and woman accused of assaulting woman, 80s, during house raid

Man and woman accused of assaulting woman, 80s, during house raid

A duo accused of assaulting an elderly woman inside her home and swiping jewellery, cash and keys have been charged.

Pregnant woman who drove car into partner’s ex-girlfriend spared jail

Pregnant woman who drove car into partner’s ex-girlfriend spared jail

A “hormonal” pregnant woman “lost her temper” and mounted a pavement with her car to twice drive into her partner’s ex-girlfriend.

Barbie among films to play at free outdoor cinema

Barbie among films to play at free outdoor cinema

An outdoor cinema, which offers views over the English Channel, will return this summer and show new releases as well as fan favourites.

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Suspects arrested after spate of café and restaurant break-ins

Suspects arrested after spate of café and restaurant break-ins

Five suspects – including a man in his 70s – have been arrested following a spree of restaurant and cafe break-ins.

Cafes and restaurants targeted in spate of break-ins

Cafes and restaurants targeted in spate of break-ins

Business owners have been warned after a crimewave with cafés and restaurants targeted in six locations.

Boss Drury’s lofty ambitions

Boss Drury’s lofty ambitions

Manager Andy Drury intends to set his sights high with Isthmian Premier Folkestone after committing to remain in charge next season.

Owl sanctuary home to Paul O’Grady’s pets under threat

Owl sanctuary home to Paul O’Grady’s pets under threat

Bosses at an owl sanctuary which looks after two of Paul O’Grady’s pets are appealing for help as the site comes under threat of closure.

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Pub named best in Kent just six months after opening

Pub named best in Kent just six months after opening

A family-run business has seen one of its pubs named the best in Kent for the third year running.

Removal of hoardings likened to Belfast peace walls hailed as victory

Removal of hoardings likened to Belfast peace walls hailed as victory

Work has finally begun to remove a stretch of hated seafront hoardings around a now-scrapped controversial development site.

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Pair charged over alleged £5m gambling scam

Pair charged over alleged £5m gambling scam

Two suspects have been charged in connection with an alleged £5 million gambling investment scam with a suspected 130 victims.

‘Best place to live in south east? Visitors call it dirty and run-down’

‘Best place to live in south east? Visitors call it dirty and run-down’

Damning comments about one of Kent’s up-and-coming towns have sparked debate - after visitors called it dirty and run-down.

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