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‘She was one in a million’: Tributes pour in for much-loved former teacher
A much-loved former teacher described as a “truly beautiful soul” has died, sparking scores of tributes.
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Council snaps up new homes to boost social housing stock
A council has purchased six properties at a new-build estate, which will be added to its social housing portfolio.
Kent’s best-rated wine bars for a romantic Valentine’s Day date
Toast the most romantic night of the year at these top-notch bars offering cosy vibes, fine wines and tasty small plates.
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Pop-up food festivals to take over popular coastal attraction
A popular coastal attraction is set to head back to its roots by launching pop-up food festivals across the summer.
Man suffers facial injuries in Folkestone pub incident
Police officers attended along with paramedics
Full list of 18 Kent primary schools offering free breakfast clubs from April
Applications are now open for a further 1,500 schools to join in September
Trust declares critical incident due to ‘exceptional demand’ for hospital services
Hospital chiefs have declared a critical incident due to “ongoing and exceptional demand”, warning of possible “long waits”.
CCTV appeal following assault in pub
Police have released a CCTV image of a man after paramedics were called to an assault in Wetherspoons.
‘We’re best friends and ran business for 11 years - it’s heartbreaking’
Two best friends who ran a food van together for more than a decade have spoken of the “heartbreaking” decision to sell the business.
Tunnel reopens after huge queues of lorries heading to port
Huge queues of lorries due to an issue at the Port of Dover led to the closure of a tunnel where the M20 meets the A20.
‘I thought there was no point in making records’
Status Quo’s Francis Rossi surprised everyone, including himself, when he agreed to record his latest solo album, The Accidental.
‘Welcome to Folkestone, the clapping capital of the UK’
We caught Suede on their current UK tour to see the band perform hits from their back catalogue and latest album, Antidepressants.
Police demand licence review after ‘alcohol sold to girl with learning difficulties’
A Premier shop faces a licence review following reports alcohol was sold to a vulnerable child with learning difficulties.
Names and faces of Kent criminals jailed in January including sex offenders
From burglars to drug dealers, a numbers of Kent criminals were sentenced in January
Former charity building to be turned into homes for elderly amid ‘housing emergency’
An empty former dementia centre is set to be converted into social housing for the elderly to help tackle waiting lists.
Arrests after immigration officers visit high street shop
Two people have been arrested following a visit by immigration officers to a high street business.
Busy dental practice could move across town under new plans
A busy dentist could relocate across town under newly submitted plans to help address a ‘severe lack of medical facilities’.
Police name murder suspect after man in 20s found dead in Dover
Police have named a man charged with murder following the death of a man in Dover
‘I feel tearful - it’s such a loss’: Sadness as gift shop to close
Customers have expressed their sadness after the boss of a high street gift shop announced it will be closing later this year.
New Kent weather map gives exact date for next snowfall as BBC shares verdict
Another cold snap is just around the corner...