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‘Loyal and kind’ mum who dedicated her life to helping others dies

‘Loyal and kind’ mum who dedicated her life to helping others dies

Tributes have been paid to a woman described as “endlessly curious but with a steely determination” who will be remembered for helping others.

Warning over new Eurotunnel rule forcing passengers to buy tickets TWICE

Warning over new Eurotunnel rule forcing passengers to buy tickets TWICE

Holidaymakers have been hit with surprise extra charges on the Eurotunnel for failing to comply with a “totally immoral” change in ticket terms.

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‘I’m sure he will do well’

‘I’m sure he will do well’

New Folkestone manager Jay Saunders will find himself in a unique position for his side’s final home Isthmian Premier fixture this season.

Man, 54, charged after woman’s campervan ‘set alight while she slept inside’

Man, 54, charged after woman’s campervan ‘set alight while she slept inside’

A man has been charged after a woman’s campervan was set alight while she slept inside.

Ray’s season saved

Ray’s season saved

Lydd racer Bradley Ray will compete in the British Superbikes Championship this year - but not as planned.

Eyesore pub covered in graffiti to finally be torn down

Eyesore pub covered in graffiti to finally be torn down

A graffiti-covered former pub that has sat derelict for two decades will finally be demolished after plans to redevelop the site were approved.

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Bus driver cleared of death by dangerous driving after fatal crash

Bus driver cleared of death by dangerous driving after fatal crash

A bus driver whose single-decker crashed into a shelter, trapping a man underneath, has been cleared of blame for the fatal collision.

Man arrested as six cars set alight in early hours

Man arrested as six cars set alight in early hours

A man has been arrested following a number of suspicious car fires in the early hours.

Caretaker spell Dixon’s toughest challenge yet

Caretaker spell Dixon’s toughest challenge yet

Departing Folkestone caretaker boss Tim Dixon says his spell in charge has been the hardest job he’s had in the game.

Driver stopped at Eurotunnel had no idea he had £23m of cocaine in vehicle

Driver stopped at Eurotunnel had no idea he had £23m of cocaine in vehicle

A trucker was oblivious to the fact his load contained £23 million worth of cocaine when he was stopped at the Eurotunnel.

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Reform UK pulls leaflet over election rule 'breach'

Reform UK pulls leaflet over election rule 'breach'

Reform UK has been forced to pull a campaign leaflet from circulation after complaints it “breached” electoral rules.

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Cannabis smoker crashed stolen motorbike while being chased by police

Cannabis smoker crashed stolen motorbike while being chased by police

A blundering motorbike thief lost control and crashed into a wall while trying to escape from police.

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‘We’ll keep the noise down’: New Kent music bar to stay open until 2am

‘We’ll keep the noise down’: New Kent music bar to stay open until 2am

The owners of a town centre music bar have allayed fears of nuisance noise after gaining planning permission to stay open until 2am.

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‘It would be alien to our village’: Plans to turn empty garage into nine flats refused

‘It would be alien to our village’: Plans to turn empty garage into nine flats refused

“Ill-thought” out and “completely alien” plans to transform a disused garage into a block of flats have been thrown out.

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‘I’m not taking it down – the council has no soul!’

‘I’m not taking it down – the council has no soul!’

A dad says he has no plans to remove an illuminated sign of his late son from a town centre building - despite a council refusing permission.

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Two charged with attempted murder after stabbing

Two charged with attempted murder after stabbing

Two men have been charged with attempted murder following a stabbing in quiet cul-de-sac.

Crackdown on holidaymakers leaving camper vans ‘right outside’ people’s homes

Crackdown on holidaymakers leaving camper vans ‘right outside’ people’s homes

A council wants to crack down on holidaymakers leaving their campervans “right outside” people’s houses and blocking driveways.

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‘We have some quality in the dressing room’

‘We have some quality in the dressing room’

New manager Jay Saunders will inherit a Folkestone squad brimming with quality.

Four arrests after stabbing left man ‘soaked in blood’

Four arrests after stabbing left man ‘soaked in blood’

Police are still at the scene of a stabbing but have made four arrests, it’s been revealed.

Teen jailed for bottling builder - but dad who started fight walks free

Teen jailed for bottling builder - but dad who started fight walks free

A baby-faced teenage thug who bottled his dad's colleague in a bust-up over Winter Wonderland told police on arrest he would “do it again”.

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