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Staff say 'it is all about money' at 'inadequate' care home

Staff say 'it is all about money' at 'inadequate' care home

An inspection into a Kent care home has revealed numerous problems with safety, leadership and care.

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Skate park opening delayed yet again

Skate park opening delayed yet again

Covid and Brexit are blamed for the latest delay to the opening of a multi-storey urban sports park which was due to open this month.

Christmas market coming to popular tourist spot

Christmas market coming to popular tourist spot

Plans have emerged for new 'festive destination' for Kent, which will include a Christmas market, music performances and films.

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'The proposals would have a serious impact on trade'

'The proposals would have a serious impact on trade'

Public meetings have been called to discuss controversial plans for cycle lanes some believe are a threat to businesses.

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FA Trophy draw

FA Trophy draw

The draw has been made for the third qualifying round of the FA Trophy.

Police probe after pair attacked in Sainsbury's car park

Police probe after pair attacked in Sainsbury's car park

A police investigation is underway after two people were allegedly assaulted by a man and a woman in a supermarket car park.

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Arrest after nine-hour roof stand-off

Arrest after nine-hour roof stand-off

A man has been arrested after allegedly assaulting two women before climbing onto a roof and staying there for nine hours.

Delight at opening of Nepalese community centre

Delight at opening of Nepalese community centre

A community which grew up around a town's army base now has its own dedicated centre for Gurkha veterans and their families.

Plasterer walks free after Euro final racist Facebook rant

Plasterer walks free after Euro final racist Facebook rant

A plasterer has been given a suspended prison sentence after posting a racist video directed at England players following their Euro 2020 defeat.

Careworker accused of killing girl, 3, after she refused to eat lunch

Careworker accused of killing girl, 3, after she refused to eat lunch

A careworker has gone on trial accused of killing a three-year-old girl after she refused to eat her lunch.

Record-breaker Draycott says Folkestone are ready for promotion

Record-breaker Draycott says Folkestone are ready for promotion

All-time leading scorer Ian Draycott believes Folkestone Invicta are ready for promotion to National League South.

Red list rules means expat can't come home

Red list rules means expat can't come home

An expat from Kent is among thousands of Brits who feel they are marooned abroad due to the strict 'red list' rules for travel.

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Award for police who saved arsonist from burning building

Award for police who saved arsonist from burning building

Two police officers who braved smoke and flames to rescue an arsonist have been recognised for their bravery by the fire service.

Asylum seekers landing in Kent could face 1,500-mile flight to Albania

Asylum seekers landing in Kent could face 1,500-mile flight to Albania

People who arrive in the UK after crossing the Channel will soon face a 1,500-mile flight to Albania for processing, it has been reported.

Cugs wants Folkestone to get another FA Cup home tie

Cugs wants Folkestone to get another FA Cup home tie

Boss Neil Cugley is eyeing another FA Cup home draw after Folkestone beat higher-league opposition on Saturday.

FA Cup report: Folkestone cause cup upset

FA Cup report: Folkestone cause cup upset

Striker Ade Yusuff scored the only goal of the game as Folkestone caused an FA Cup upset against 10-man Gloucester City.

Mum battling Cystic Fibrosis running London Marathon

Mum battling Cystic Fibrosis running London Marathon

A mum who has been battling Cystic Fibrosis all of her life is to run the London Marathon this weekend.

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Former PC faces jail for raping vulnerable teen

Former PC faces jail for raping vulnerable teen

A former Kent Police officer and an accomplice have been convicted of raping a vulnerable teenager after she was groomed on social media.

Cugley savours FA Cup fever

Cugley savours FA Cup fever

Boss Neil Cugley cannot wait for Folkestone Invicta's big FA Cup tie this weekend.

Cugs: I understand why game has been postponed

Cugs: I understand why game has been postponed

Folkestone boss Neil Cugley says he can accept why tonight's scheduled game against Hornchurch has been postponed.

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