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First anniversary of pub landlord's murder

A year after a pub landlord was shot police renew their appeal to find his killer.

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Temporary supermarket plans after fire destroys store

A council has vowed to support plans for a temporary supermarket after a Morrisons store was destroyed by a fire.

A novel start to Christmas

Authors' words will leap off the page as the people behind the stories come to speak at an annual literary festival.

Border officer guilty in smuggling case

A corrupt official tried to bring drugs in to England.

Flight attendant jailed for causing death after 'falling asleep at wheel'

A woman, who drove from Scotland with just a 20 minute rest, has been jailed for causing the death of a lorry driver's wife

A stage first in Kent for Sir Ian McKellen

He may be a seasoned actor, known to millions as Gandalf, but Sir Ian McKellen wants to tick off an acting ambition in Kent.

Plans to restrict beggars and buskers

A council hopes to introduce a raft of measures to tackle anti-social behaviour – such as restrictions on homeless sleeping, begging and busking.

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Hundreds join Danny Boyle's Pages of the Sea tribute

Hundreds of people gathered on Folkestone beach today to see director Danny Boyle's Pages of the Sea Armistice centenary commemoration.

'As the tide returns, it will take his portrait'

A poignant tribute to the fallen of the First World War has transformed a beach in the county marking 100 years since the guns fells silent.

Severe travel delays after train stops in Eurotunnel

Waiting times of up to two hours are expected after a train stopped in the Eurotunnel this afternoon.

Three arrested after car 'driven poorly' and police officer assaulted

Police have arrested three people after a car was seen being 'driven poorly' on a main road and a police officer was assaulted.

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GP crisis deepens as doctors announce retirement but is hope on horizon?
Seafront development changes submitted
Sadness after harbour cafe and museum set to move
EXCLUSIVE: Hospital put up for sale
Promenade parking charges spark anger
'Halloween masked raiders' caught on camera stealing phone from club
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Sport

Remember the 8-4?

Neil Cugley will roll back the years when he takes Folkestone to Woking in the FA Trophy 20 years on from their memorable last visit.

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Dickson extends contract

Opening batsman Sean Dickson has agreed a two-year extension to his contract with the club.

FA Trophy draw

The draw for the FA Trophy third qualifying round took place on Monday afternoon.

KM Football Podcast 12

On this week's podcast hear reaction at Daryl McMahon leaves Ebbsfleet and from the first round of the FA Cup.

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Podmore aiming to be an all-rounder

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Are you a skilled tradesperson? Then EKC Group may want you

Sponsored editorial: EKC Group reaching out to skilled tradespeople to meet demand for construction, electrical installation and plumbing lecturers.

M&S seeks 150 staff for Christmas

Women lead surge in dole claimants

Jobs up for grabs at homes plant

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