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Celebrity chef on why his Folkestone restaurant closed - and what's next
Celebrity chef Mark Sargeant has opened up about his Kent restaurant closures, the tough hospitality climate and his ambitious London return.
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‘A total waste’: Government spent £1.6m on two Kent border sites that were never used
Critics have called a £1.6m spend on two holding sites for holidaymakers caught in border queues a “total waste” after the facilities were never used.
Woman arrested after pedestrian taken to hospital following ‘hit-and-run’
A woman has been arrested on suspicion of assault following a crash between a car and a pedestrian.
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Folkestone & Hythe set to become a 'Council of Sanctuary' despite divisive debate
The decision sparked an impassioned debate in the chamber
Long-closed sports centre to open ‘early next year’ as refurb continues
A long-closed leisure centre is expected to reopen early next year, it has been revealed, following a series of set backs.
Two ‘critically injured’ as minibus collides with train at Channel Tunnel terminal
Two people have reportedly been critically injured and another 17 hurt after a minibus collided with a train at the Channel Tunnel terminal in France.
Teenager taken to hospital with facial injuries after ‘attack outside town centre nightclub’
A teenager was taken to hospital with facial injuries after an alleged assault outside a town centre nightclub.
‘£25 is no deterrent’: Bid to double parking fines as towns hit by illegal parking
Calls are being made to double parking fines amid claims a current £25 charge is failing to deter illegal parking in Kent towns.
Two people taken to hospital after flat fire in Folkestone
The cause is not yet known
‘The British economy needs Europe - we must work together’
MP Tony Vaughan says Britain and its European friends must collaborate more so we can be home to the ‘next great inventions and innovations’.
Child hit by car near high street
A road is partially blocked after a schoolgirl was hit by a car this morning.
‘The PM gave me hope that we can tackle inadequate social care services’
Sojan Joseph feeling ‘hopeful’ the Prime Minister will tackle array of long-term challenges, including announcement of a National Care Service.
Man who attacked two people found with unregistered XL bully
A man who attacked two people, shoplifted and was found with an unregistered XL bully has narrowly avoided jail.
Bid for geopark status for Kent beauty spots takes step forward
A major next step has been taken in the bid to secure UNESCO Global Geopark status for part of Dover and beyond.
Supermarket robber who threatened to stab shopworker with needle jailed
A robber who threatened to stab a staff member with a needle after being challenged over a trolley full of stolen shopping has been jailed.
Housebuilder accused of encroaching on designated nature zone to build hot tub
A housing developer has been accused of breaching planning rules by encroaching on land set aside to protect wildlife for private gardens.
‘Absolutely terrifying’: Mum vows never to use ‘death trap’ Kent road again
A rural Kent road used by thousands of drivers every day has been branded a “death trap” by concerned residents.
Teenage mum-to-be used pushchair to steal items from Tesco
A teenage mum-to-be who used a pushchair as a decoy to steal products from Tesco stores has been ordered to pay compensation.
Rock icon star announces more Kent dates as tour extends into 2027
Don’t miss guitar great who is stopping off in Kent this month before returning for two more shows next year.
Man stalked ex-partner with Valentine’s gifts and Tinder messages after split
A stalker bombarded his ex-partner with unwanted Valentine’s Day gifts and tried to contact her through Tinder after she ended their relationship.