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Man found with serious injuries near harbour

Man found with serious injuries near harbour

Police have launched an investigation after a man was found with serious injuries near a Kent harbour.

Thug’s vicious attack on girlfriend after day of drinking and taking cocaine

Thug’s vicious attack on girlfriend after day of drinking and taking cocaine

A thug warned his girlfriend he would "put her to sleep" during a campaign of abuse and violence she said "tore her life apart".

Four police cars called out as street taped off

Four police cars called out as street taped off

Four police cars and two ambulances have been spotted in a street where a cordon was put in place.

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Arrest after man ‘walks off train platform end’

Arrest after man ‘walks off train platform end’

A man has been arrested after he was spotted “walking off the end of a platform” at a busy railway station.

‘Our baby boy only lived for a matter of minutes, but cold cot let us make memories’

‘Our baby boy only lived for a matter of minutes, but cold cot let us make memories’

The parents of a baby boy who tragically died say an ‘invaluable’ cold cot allowed them to make memories with their son.

Hated seafront hoardings to be removed within weeks

Hated seafront hoardings to be removed within weeks

Hoardings surrounding an axed seafront development will be removed in the coming weeks – as a consultation is to be launched over the site's future.

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Pep talk gets Scott scoring

Pep talk gets Scott scoring

Scott Heard’s first Folkestone goal this term came after discussions over his lack of contributions at the top-end of the pitch, Andy Drury revealed.

Ray revving up for new season

Ray revving up for new season

Lydd’s Bradley Ray has unveiled his charger for this year’s Superbike World Championship campaign.

Invicta manager signs ex-Fleet team-mate

Invicta manager signs ex-Fleet team-mate

A former Gillingham, Ebbsfleet, Dover and Maidstone defensive midfielder has joined Folkestone as he reunites with former team-mate Andy Drury.

Woman found crammed behind car’s glovebox

Woman found crammed behind car’s glovebox

A people smuggler who hid a woman inside a custom-built hideaway in his car and tried to smuggler her into the UK has been jailed.

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Tragic William’s family give heartfelt thanks after funeral

Tragic William’s family give heartfelt thanks after funeral

The family of William Brown, 7, who tragically died after being struck by a car last month have thanked the community following the funeral.

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Elijah driven to reach the top

Elijah driven to reach the top

A 12-year-old has ambitions to become a Formula 1 world champion - and the impression he’s made karting shows it could be more than just a pipe dream.

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Invicta happy to rotate pack

Invicta happy to rotate pack

Manager Andy Drury might rotate Folkestone’s squad as they aim to keep building on their good form since the turn of the year.

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.

Isthmian League round-up

Isthmian League round-up

Two first-half goals guided Folkestone to an impressive Isthmian Premier victory at play-off occupants Enfield while second-placed Chatham also won.

Council told to paint CCTV cameras ‘the colour of bricks'

Council told to paint CCTV cameras ‘the colour of bricks'

A Kent council has been criticised over the installation of CCTV cameras on a historic building.

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Mourners gather for funeral of seven-year-old William Brown

Mourners gather for funeral of seven-year-old William Brown

Hundreds of people attended the funeral of seven-year-old William Brown who has been laid to rest under a chestnut tree where he felt "peaceful".

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'Everyone's invited to William's funeral - it's what he would have wanted’

'Everyone's invited to William's funeral - it's what he would have wanted’

The parents of a boy killed in a suspected hit-and-run want to share his message of love with “everyone” as his funeral is streamed live tomorrow.

Pensioner abducted boy, 12, and molested him in car

Pensioner abducted boy, 12, and molested him in car

A 73-year-old paedophile has been found guilty of abducting a young boy and then molesting him in his car.

‘Ofsted rated us inadequate – but we won’t change anything’

‘Ofsted rated us inadequate – but we won’t change anything’

A nursery manager says her staff will not be changing anything about the way they operate – despite receiving their worst-ever Ofsted rating.

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