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Nightclub demolition plans revealed
11 November 2015An application to demolish a popular Folkestone nightspot has been submitted to make way for a seafront redevelopment.
Gurkhas honour fallen comrades
11 November 2015Soldiers and officers from one of Kent's Gurkha regiments paid their respects in an Armistice Day service.
Driver taken to hospital after tyre blow-out
11 November 2015Police and paramedics were called after a man was injured when a tyre blew-out on his car early this morning.
Town centre manager role axed
10 November 2015Folkestone's town centre manager made redundant after the role was "seen to be no longer pertinent" according to the town centre management company.
Driver charged after 'hit and run' left man fighting for life
09 November 2015A teenager has been charged with dangerous driving after a man was left fighting for his life with serious injuries following an alleged hit and run.
Let there be festive light
09 November 2015The countdown to Christmas will officially begin when the festive lights are switched on in towns across the county.
High street cordoned off due to 'suspicious package'
07 November 2015Police cordoned off a busy shopping area after a suspicious 'dark-coloured metal suitcase' was found in the town centre.
Hospital staff pay £1.5 million a year to park at work
07 November 2015As pressure grows for hospitals to provide free staff parking, we can reveal staff at one Kent trust pay £1.5 million for the privilege.
Firework display cancelled due to heavy rain
05 November 2015The organisers of Guy Fawkes Night celebration have cancelled tonight's event due to a forecast of bad weather.
Man run over in road rage attack
05 November 2015Rogue driver charges at pedestrian after his driving is criticised.
Woman injured as bottle is smashed in bar fight
04 November 2015Police appeal for witnesses as victim suffers cuts during a late night brawl in a Folkestone bar.
Government considering cost of Op Stack solution
04 November 2015As the government finalises its spending review, Kent MPs have been piling on the pressure for a solution to Operation Stack.
Heroes braved axe-wielding robbers to foil heist
04 November 2015A fire extinguisher was all that stood between a have-a-go hero and an axe swung by a desperate robber.
Surge of new firms ahead of festive rush
04 November 2015Ten new businesses and two pop-up shops are opening in a town centre's tourist hotspot in time for Christmas.
Estate agent opens four branches
03 November 2015An estate agent is opening four new outlets across Kent as it tries to cement its place as a national player.
MEP's son jailed for stealing meat
02 November 2015The son of a prominent politician who hit the headlines after calling a voter a "ting tong" has been jailed for a string of offences.
Services re-open after Eurotunnel 'safety inspection'
02 November 2015Both passenger and freight Eurotunnel services are getting back to normal after an "unplanned safety inspection".
Rat Buff sprayed over
01 November 2015A Banksy-style painted rat which appeared in Folkestone this week has already been spray painted over.
Hundreds raised for sprucer in 24 hours
01 November 2015A crowd funding website has been set up to help pay for the work by town sprucer Pete Phillips - and it's already been a huge success.
Zombies invade town on day of the dead
01 November 2015Horrible aren't they! Hundreds of zombies for the annual Folkestone Zombie Walk descended on the town centre yesterday all raising money for charity.
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