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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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December 04, 2025
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Solar farm plan is thrown out
UNANIMOUS DECISION AGAINST MASSIVE DEVELOPMENT NEAR TO FORT
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December 04, 2025
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Councils differ on best path for reorganising local government
FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE BACKS 3-AUTHORITY PLAN - WHILE DOVER FAVOURS 4
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November 27, 2025
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Chaotic comedy coming to Leas Cliff Hall as Mr Swallow heads for coast
FANS of Ted Lasso and Taskmaster can mark their calendars, as actor and comedian Nick Mohammed is bringing his chaotic and critically acclaimed alter-ego, Mr Swallow, to the Leas Cliff Hall in Folkestone on Thursday, May 14, next year.
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November 27, 2025
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Folca 1 up for sale as part of 'Brighter Future' plans
A KEY section of Folkestone's former Debenhams building, which was officially renamed Folca after being purchased by Folkestone and Hythe District Council in 2020, has been put up for sale as part of a revised strategy to revive the town centre site.
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November 13, 2025
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Pub burglar fast-tracked to jail
A BURGLAR has been arrested, charged and jailed in less than 48 hours following a pub break-in.
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November 13, 2025
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Fire-ravaged derelict building goes on sale
THE fire-damaged Stoneleigh House in Folkestone's Tram Road has been put up for auction, with a guide price of £675,000.
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November 13, 2025
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New signs offer 24/7 flood threat alerts
RESIDENTS and businesses in Folkestone are being urged to try out a high-tech new way to prepare for flash floods, which remain a threat to the town.
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November 13, 2025
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Villagers 'besieged' by plan for hundreds of new homes
CAMPAIGNERS WARN OF DANGER ON EASTRY'S NARROW LANES
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November 13, 2025
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'Gutted' patrons mourn as Valiant Sailor closes
200-YEAR-OLD PUB CLOSES DUE TO FINANCIAL PRESSURES
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November 06, 2025
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Violent gang jailed for £300k crime spree
A MAN from Greatstone is one of a six-man gang who have been imprisoned for a violent month-long crime spree in which they stole over £300,000 worth of property across Kent.
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