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Remembering the Merc Texco heroes
ANNIVERSARY OF BRAVE DUNGENESS RNLI RESCUE
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February 12, 2026
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Man charged after Border Force seize haul of handguns
A MAN has been charged with smuggling firearms and ammunition after 55 loaded Glock pistols were found in a van at the Port of Dover.
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February 12, 2026
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Cash and illicit tobacco seized as joint operation targets criminal traders
TRADING STANDARDS WORK WITH POLICE IN CRACKDOWN
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February 12, 2026
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Hang10 brings back free sports sessions for teens
A POPULAR series of free \"Hang10\" multi-sport sessions is returning to Dover following a successful pilot scheme that saw local youngsters clamouring for more.
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February 05, 2026
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Former dementia centre to become homes for elderly
AN empty former dementia centre in Lyminge is set to be converted into social housing for the elderly amid a \"housing emergency\".
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February 05, 2026
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New operator sought for adventure golf course food shack
ENTREPRENEURIAL food and drink operators are being offered a \"hole-in-one\" business opportunity as Folkestone Harbour Arm opens applications for a new tenant to run its prime beachside refreshment unit.
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February 05, 2026
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Call for county council to let town buy library
FOLKESTONE Town Council has formally approached Kent County Council with a proposal to buy the freehold of the Grace Hill Library for a \"nominal sum\", in an attempt to save one of the town's most iconic landmarks.
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February 05, 2026
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Major works planned to protect Road of Remembrance
ESTM PROJECT AIMS TO STOP FUTURE LANDSLIPS
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January 29, 2026
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Judgment looms in fight over Jimi Hendrix legacy
ESTATE OF FOLKESTONE-BORN CO-FOUNDER OF ICONIC BAND SEEKS SHARE IN ROYALTIES FROM CLASSIC ALBUMS
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January 29, 2026
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Uncle and nephew sentenced for people-smuggling operation
A MAN who smuggled six Vietnamese nationals as part of an organised immigration crime gang has been sentenced to three years in prison, while the relative who aided him has been given a two-year suspended term.
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January 29, 2026
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Video system offers faster help to victims of domestic abuse
THE trial of a new video system designed to help police deal with non-urgent domestic abuse calls has shown a drop in response times from around 33 hours to approximately three minutes.
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January 22, 2026
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Policing ban for ex-officer who groped two colleagues
A “handsy” Kent police officer who was once praised for bravery has been barred from the force for life after groping two colleagues.
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January 22, 2026
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Council considers £6m revamp for Hythe pool
HYTHE’S beleaguered swimming pool may be in line for a £6 million overhaul under Folkestone and Hythe District Council’s plan to boost leisure facilities.
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January 22, 2026
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Goretti leaves devastation in its wake
70MPH WINDS CAUSE CHAOS ALONG COAST
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January 15, 2026
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'The Government needs to defend its citizens - and bring my family home'
BRITISH COUPLE HAVE NOW BEEN HELD IN IRAN ON FALSE CHARGES FOR A FULL YEAR
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January 08, 2026
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'I used to win pub leagues, but I never thought I'd go pro'
DARTS-PLAYING MUM VICKY PICKS UP BREWER AS SPONSOR AFTER METEORIC RISE UP RANKINGS
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January 08, 2026
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Green light for park's luxury 'lion pod' tents
COUNCIL SAYS YES TO PORT LYMPNE RESERVE PLANS
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January 01, 2026
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Folkestone arrests in major drugs operation
PLAINCLOTHES police officers patrolling the streets of Folkestone have made key arrests as part of a major week-long operation targeting \"county lines\" drug networks.
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January 01, 2026
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Woman claimed more than £28k in disability benefit despite improved mobility
A BENEFITS cheat supermarket worker from Folkestone swindled £28,000 in disability payments after lying about injuries.
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January 01, 2026
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Six immigration officers face significant charges
DOVER MAN ACCUSED OF THEFT AND MONEY LAUNDERING
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January 01, 2026
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Heavy traffic warning as Christmas break looms
THE UK is anticipating its busiest Christmas getaway on record, with the surge in road traffic expected to heavily impact the Port of Dover, where nearly 30,000 cars are forecast to embark on outbound sailings during the festive period.
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December 18, 2025
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Sea Scrub Sauna starts work on beachside therapy hub
PLANS to open Kent's largest beachside sauna in Folkestone have been approved, with work now under way on a custom-built hot-cold therapy hub on the shingle near Folkestone Harbour.
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December 18, 2025
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Methodist Church and Rainbow Centre plan all-in-one support hub
A £5 million partnership project has been announced that will expand essential services for the vulnerable in Folkestone, where homelessness has doubled in the past two years.
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December 18, 2025
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Deal's Boxing Day Dip off again, despite cleaner seas
WATER QUALITY RATING UPGRADED TOO LATE FOR ORGANISERS
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December 18, 2025
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Developer reveals vision for Imperial Gardens
PLANS SHOW BIGGER HOTEL AND MORE LEISURE FACILITIES
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December 11, 2025
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150 new homes planned for derelict school site
DEVELOPER HOPES TO BUILD 102 FLATS AND 48 HOUSES
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December 11, 2025
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Project opens up Western Heights view
ACCESSIBILITY and views at Dover's historic Western Heights have been improved following the completion of upgrade work on The King Charles III England Coast Path, particularly around St Martin's Battery.
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December 11, 2025
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Workers take to Leas cliffs ahead of fun zone’s rebirth
THE highly anticipated £750,000 refurbishment of the Lower Leas Coastal Park fun zone is officially under way, with some existing play equipment being removed to allow crucial cliff stabilisation work to begin.
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December 11, 2025
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More findings from inquiry into murder
PROBE CONTINUES INTO SARAH EVERARD MURDER
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December 04, 2025
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'Dangerous sexual predator' given 10-year term for rape
A RAPIST from Folkestone who repeatedly targeted his victim has been jailed.
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