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Celebrity chef 'horrified' by sexual assault claims

Celebrity chef 'horrified' by sexual assault claims

A restaurant owner has apologised after an incident on a work trip in 2018, but denies claims which have surfaced due to a related court case.

Tree crushes van in high winds

Tree crushes van in high winds

A man was seconds away from getting in his truck when a tree came crashing down in strong winds and crushed the cab.

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School children finally move into new building

School children finally move into new building

Hundreds of pupils are enjoying state of the art classrooms as the first phase of work on a new secondary school is completed.

Thug jailed after 'sexual humiliation' beating

Thug jailed after 'sexual humiliation' beating

A bully stripped a woman and repeatedly smashed her head against a bathroom sink in earshot of a young child.

Wesley Shrubsole angling: Stevie's super session

Wesley Shrubsole angling: Stevie's super session

With sport on the North Kent coast the best it has been in a long time local angler Stevie Bates felt confident of a few fish.

New 'art deco' Mediterranean restaurant opens

New 'art deco' Mediterranean restaurant opens

A husband and wife team have finally opened their new 'dream' restaurant, serving Mediterranean food and cocktails.

New pictures of seaside apartment block revealed

New pictures of seaside apartment block revealed

New CGI pictures show how an apartment block will transform a run-down former seaside theatre and nightclub.

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Folkestone keeper departs for playing opportunity

Folkestone keeper departs for playing opportunity

Folkestone Invicta admitted they were disappointed to lose promising keeper Henry Newcombe but have been quick to promote a replacement.

Meeting will provide answers over barracks housing asylum seekers

Meeting will provide answers over barracks housing asylum seekers

Concerns about the continued use of military barracks to house asylum seekers are expected to be addressed at a meeting.

Landlady bans under 21s after opening night problems

Landlady bans under 21s after opening night problems

A landlady has taken the decision to ban under 21s from her pub after having to throw a crowd of youngsters out.

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Morrison's van involved in crash on A20

Morrison's van involved in crash on A20

A delivery van and a lorry were involved in a collision that blocked the road earlier this afternoon.

'Hotels aren't meant to be closed'

'Hotels aren't meant to be closed'

Hotels and their restaurants can now welcome back guests as part of the planned easing of more lockdown restrictions.

Coming soon! Cinema prepares to reopen after 14 months of closure

Coming soon! Cinema prepares to reopen after 14 months of closure

A town centre cinema will welcome customers back this month after being closed for over a year due to the pandemic.

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Thief posed as workman to steal classic watch

Thief posed as workman to steal classic watch

A burglar pretended to be a workman in order to gain access to a home and steal a valuable watch.

Striker back for more at Invicta

Striker back for more at Invicta

Prolific striker Ade Yusuff has agreed to return to Folkestone Invicta next season.

Three arrests as £37k found in car at Channel Tunnel

Three arrests as £37k found in car at Channel Tunnel

Police have arrested three people before they could leave the country and seized £37,000 as part of an investigation into money laundering.

Film actress joins pilgrimage for Sudanese refugees

Film actress joins pilgrimage for Sudanese refugees

Kent actress Jessica Hynes is among supporters joining a walk to help displaced children from war-torn Africa.

KCC election results for Folkestone and Hythe

KCC election results for Folkestone and Hythe

All results for the KCC election for Folkestone and Hythe district are now in, with a green seat being replaced by a blue one.

Thug jailed after 'one punch' attack left man with near-death brain injury

Thug jailed after 'one punch' attack left man with near-death brain injury

A man has been jailed for more than six years for a sickening attack which almost cost the victim his life.

Three men charged over graffiti

Three men charged over graffiti

Three men will appear in court after cars and homes were allegedly tagged with spray paint and graffiti.

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