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'Stop using wildly inappropriate barracks'

'Stop using wildly inappropriate barracks'

The government has been told to stop using a controversial barracks to house asylum seekers.

Photographer, 25, died in hotel fall

Photographer, 25, died in hotel fall

A young photographer died after falling from a hotel window, an inquest has heard.

Pub shuts for deep clean after Covid case

Pub shuts for deep clean after Covid case

A town centre pub is closing its doors temporarily after a member of staff tested positive for coronavirus.

FA Cup round-up

FA Cup round-up

Folkestone edged a five-goal thriller at Corinthian, Margate force a replay and Hythe progress in the FA Cup on Saturday.

House fire rages for two hours

House fire rages for two hours

Fire crews were called to a residential property to battle a blaze which lasted more than two hours and spread to another building.

Bowlers fear Roman fort theme park will destroy club

Bowlers fear Roman fort theme park will destroy club

Members of a popular bowls club feel they have been ignored in the plans to create a new adventure play park and visitor destination.

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Man 'tried to hit woman then spat at her'

Man 'tried to hit woman then spat at her'

Police are searching for a man who reportedly tried to hit a woman before spitting at her.

Five Afghan families to be welcomed by council

Five Afghan families to be welcomed by council

A council has confirmed it will be providing homes for five families who have fled Afghanistan following the Taliban take over.

Prices for new luxury apartments are revealed

Prices for new luxury apartments are revealed

The price tags for new, luxury homes being built over a former tearoom and theatre by the sea have been revealed.

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Assault leaves man with 'potentially life-changing' injuries

Assault leaves man with 'potentially life-changing' injuries

An appeal has been launched after a man was reportedly attacked by several other men, leaving him with potentially life-changing injuries.

Ref's apology to Invicta

Ref's apology to Invicta

Folkestone remain unbeaten in the Isthmian Premier but know they should have maximum points.

Napier Barracks to house asylum seekers for four more years

Napier Barracks to house asylum seekers for four more years

The Home Office will use army barracks in Kent to accommodate asylum seekers for four more years, despite it being branded unsuitable in the past.

Cugs: It's up to Tyler

Cugs: It's up to Tyler

Folkestone Invicta boss Neil Cugley has demanded more from teenage striker Tyler Sterling if he wants to be a part of things.

Cycle lane plans leave firms fearing for the future

Cycle lane plans leave firms fearing for the future

Traders on a busy high street are rallying opposition to cycle lanes they fear could mean the loss of parking they say is vital for survival.

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Delivery driver 'using mobile' seconds before fatal crash

Delivery driver 'using mobile' seconds before fatal crash

An inquest has heard the driver of a van killed when it ploughed into the back of a stationary lorry had messaged his fiancée moments before he died.

Leaning postbox is 'danger' to schoolchildren

Leaning postbox is 'danger' to schoolchildren

Concerns have been raised over a damaged postbox which could potentially end up hurting, or even killing, a child.

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Driver in custody after gun and drugs found in car

Driver in custody after gun and drugs found in car

A driver is in custody after drugs, a stab vest and a gun were found in a car.

Sex Pistols' Rotten loses ruling over Kent TV show soundtrack

Sex Pistols' Rotten loses ruling over Kent TV show soundtrack

Sex Pistols' Johnny Rotten has lost a High Court battle over use of the bands songs in a new TV series filmed in Kent.

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Man charged with three counts of attempted murder

Man charged with three counts of attempted murder

A man has been charged with three counts of attempted murder after three people were stabbed.

FA Cup First Qualifying Round draw

FA Cup First Qualifying Round draw

The draw has been made for the FA Cup First Qualifying Round.

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