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New restaurant made out of train carriages to open at tourist hotspot

New restaurant made out of train carriages to open at tourist hotspot

A Lebanese and Syrian-inspired eatery made out of historic train carriages will take up a prominent position in a coastal town.

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Mum’s tribute to ‘happy and sporty’ son, 5, killed in quad bike tragedy

Mum’s tribute to ‘happy and sporty’ son, 5, killed in quad bike tragedy

A grieving mum whose five-year-old boy was killed in a tragic quad bike accident has paid tribute to her “happy and sporty” son.

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Fire at new-build estate construction site

Fire at new-build estate construction site

Firefighters have been called to tackle a blaze at a new-build estate.

New wedding destination and campsite planned for historic estate

New wedding destination and campsite planned for historic estate

Owners of a historic estate are hoping to expand with a new wedding venue and campsite in order to keep up with ‘high demand’.

Derry’s injury a concern for Invicta

Derry’s injury a concern for Invicta

Folkestone have been left facing an anxious wait to find out the full extent of Tom Derry’s injury at the weekend.

Ray back in the points

Ray back in the points

Lydd’s Bradley Ray delivered a morale-boosting Superbike World Championship display in the Czech Republic.

Special needs school rated outstanding - 10 years after getting top marks

Special needs school rated outstanding - 10 years after getting top marks

A special needs school has maintained its top Ofsted grading for ten years, following a recent inspection.

‘Farming is tougher than ever - new campsite and micropub would help us turn a profit’

‘Farming is tougher than ever - new campsite and micropub would help us turn a profit’

A farmer who says times are “tougher than ever” hopes to open a second campsite in a bid to shore and diversify the business.

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Plans to turn care home into 23-bed HMO snubbed

Plans to turn care home into 23-bed HMO snubbed

Divisive plans to convert a former care home into a house for up to 24 people have been rejected by council planners.

Incredible video shows pod of dolphins leaping out of water off Kent coast

Incredible video shows pod of dolphins leaping out of water off Kent coast

Dolphins have been captured on camera putting on an acrobatic display off the Kent coast.

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Plans to move library into former town centre Debenhams

Plans to move library into former town centre Debenhams

Plans have been revealed to move a town’s library, which has been shut for over a year, into a former Debenhams store.

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Mystery over 'stolen' Tracey Emin artwork solved

Mystery over 'stolen' Tracey Emin artwork solved

The mystery behind the disappearance of a famous piece of artwork has been solved after reports it had been cut off and stolen.

Popular bakery set for return to town

Popular bakery set for return to town

An artisan bakery will return to a seaside town after two years away.

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Drury calms expectations

Drury calms expectations

Boss Andy Drury has called for patience ahead of what could be a hugely exciting season for Folkestone - on and off the field.

Death of popular 24-year-old not being treated as suspicious

Death of popular 24-year-old not being treated as suspicious

The death of a young woman whose body was found 12 days after she was reported missing is not being treated as suspicious, police have confirmed.

Bus driver in dock over death crash of OAP

Bus driver in dock over death crash of OAP

A bus driver accused of causing the death of a 70-year-old man after a crash at a busy depot has appeared in court.

Extra pace a consolation

Extra pace a consolation

Lydd’s Bradley Ray left Donington Park without points but at least he found more pace in the Superbike World Championship.

Outgoing skipper given unique send-off

Outgoing skipper given unique send-off

Departing Folkestone Invicta captain Callum Davies has been given a unique send-off by the club’s significant shareholder and shirt sponsor.

Man found dead near busy promenade

Man found dead near busy promenade

A man was found dead near a popular clifftop promenade.

Fire crews called after seagull gets stuck in chimney

Fire crews called after seagull gets stuck in chimney

Firefighters were called to a residential street to rescue a trapped bird.

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