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Pictures reveal 'impoverished and run-down' asylum seeker barracks

Pictures reveal 'impoverished and run-down' asylum seeker barracks

An inspection has deemed army barracks being used to house asylum seekers as 'filthy and impoverished' and revealed a third of people felt suicidal.

New beach huts will feature in upcoming triennial

New beach huts will feature in upcoming triennial

The fifth Folkestone Triennial art festival will go ahead this summer and will include the town's new beach huts as part of the collection.

Man jailed after attack on Good Samaritan

Man jailed after attack on Good Samaritan

A man who gave shelter to a homeless man was then violently assaulted and threatened with a knife.

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County line dealer caught with £1k in cash

County line dealer caught with £1k in cash

A county lines dealer has been jailed after being caught with £1k in cash.

CCTV appeal after shop assault

CCTV appeal after shop assault

Police investigating an assault have released the image of a man they want to speak to.

'Devastating revelations' in barracks review

'Devastating revelations' in barracks review

An NHS report into the conditions at an asylum centre has been revealed.

Council pens letter to shame litterbugs

Council pens letter to shame litterbugs

Litter louts have been shamed for dumping their pizza boxes in flower beds in a letter from a district council.

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Man charged after barracks fire will face trial

Man charged after barracks fire will face trial

A man has pleaded not guilty to charges following a fire at a military camp which is being used to house asylum seekers.

Young seal returns to sea after getting stuck on steps

Young seal returns to sea after getting stuck on steps

A rescue team helped capture a young seal after it become stuck on steps due to tide times.

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Pub closed after shooting to become homes

Pub closed after shooting to become homes

A run-down pub closed days after a shooting will be turned into 18 homes and a cafe.

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Dead dolphin stranded on rocks

Dead dolphin stranded on rocks

A dolphin has died and become stranded on rocks along the coast.

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Residents living near Napier Barracks left 'petrified'

Residents living near Napier Barracks left 'petrified'

Councillors have hit out at the use of Napier Barracks to house asylum seekers, adding that some people living nearby have been left 'petrified'.

Sewage surfaces in children's playing field

Sewage surfaces in children's playing field

Fears have been raised after smelly sewage surfaced in a children's play area and farming land, effectively turning them into swamps.

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Barracks housing asylum seekers 'not fit for purpose'

Barracks housing asylum seekers 'not fit for purpose'

Further calls are being made for Napier Barracks - which is housing asylum seekers - to be shut amid claims it's not "fit for purpose".

CCTV image released after shop worker headbutted

CCTV image released after shop worker headbutted

Police have released CCTV of a man they would like to speak to after a shop worker was reportedly headbutted.

Town's emotional send off for Vlad

Town's emotional send off for Vlad

The funeral for a 'true gentleman' who was previously homeless will be held this week, and include a procession through town.

'Camp conditions arguably human rights breach'

'Camp conditions arguably human rights breach'

A trial will go ahead after the Home Office admitted conditions at a camp for asylum seekers could breach human rights.

Priti Patel writes letter to residents over barracks

Priti Patel writes letter to residents over barracks

The Home Secretary has written to residents living near a controversial barracks ahead of an inspection today.

Man arrested following woman's death is bailed

Man arrested following woman's death is bailed

A man who was arrested on suspicion of murder following a woman's death has now been released on bail.

Murder probe launched after woman's death

Murder probe launched after woman's death

A man has been arrested on suspicion of murder after a woman's body was discovered.

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