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Dessert parlour opening with UK’s biggest gumball machine in memory of young hit-and-run victim

Dessert parlour opening with UK’s biggest gumball machine in memory of young hit-and-run victim

A dessert parlour dedicated to a seven-year-old hit-and-run victim is opening tomorrow, featuring the UK’s biggest gumball machine

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New bakery to open in town's rejuvenated street

New bakery to open in town's rejuvenated street

A nurse-turned-baker will open her new shop in a town’s high street next month.

Meeting arranged on Facebook descended into chaos on streets

Meeting arranged on Facebook descended into chaos on streets

A meeting arranged on Facebook exploded into a street brawl in which a man was stabbed and another suffered head wounds.

TV Hotel Inspector returns to ‘worst’ B&B and leaves ‘pretty impressed’

TV Hotel Inspector returns to ‘worst’ B&B and leaves ‘pretty impressed’

A family-run B&B once described as “the worst place ever” has seen its fortunes reversed following the help of Channel 5’s Hotel Inspector.

‘He’s welcome back to the club any time’

‘He’s welcome back to the club any time’

Boss Andy Drury has explained the reasoning behind the exit of Folkestone club stalwart Callum Davies.

'What it lacks in kerb appeal is made up for with five-star food’

'What it lacks in kerb appeal is made up for with five-star food’

We sent our reviewer to a tucked away side street restaurant after seeing it feature in a celebrity chef’s recent showcase on the town’s food scene.

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96-home estate sent back to drawing board amid flooding fears

96-home estate sent back to drawing board amid flooding fears

Plans for new homes are to be looked at again following fears over flooding and claims infrastructure is ‘pushed to the limit’ in the area.

Supermarket and drive-thrus planned for derelict site on industrial estate

Supermarket and drive-thrus planned for derelict site on industrial estate

A supermarket and two drive-thru restaurants could be built on the site of a former drinks factory demolished a decade ago.

Man arrested after ‘several’ sexual assaults reported in one night

Man arrested after ‘several’ sexual assaults reported in one night

Police are investigating after being told about multiple reports of indecent exposure and sexual assault cases in a town centre.

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Mum 'forgives' hit-and-run driver who left son, 7, dead in road

Mum 'forgives' hit-and-run driver who left son, 7, dead in road

The mother of a seven-year-old boy killed in a hit-and-run crash says she forgives the driver who knocked down her son before fleeing.

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More train carriages planned for town's harbour arm

More train carriages planned for town's harbour arm

Plans to replace a landmark blue bus which served as a Greek restaurant with train carriages and outdoor seating have been revealed.

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Rivals can spur us on, says keeper Henly

Rivals can spur us on, says keeper Henly

New Folkestone man Jonny Henly is hoping being part of a highly-competitive division will help bring out the best in the team.

Heavy traffic after bus crash on major route near pub

Heavy traffic after bus crash on major route near pub

A crash involving a bus and a car is causing heavy traffic on a main road on the Kent coast.

Emergency services at scene of bus crash

Emergency services at scene of bus crash

Emergency services are at the scene of a crash involving a Stagecoach bus.

Man charged after police kicked and spat at

Man charged after police kicked and spat at

A man has been charged with assaulting four officers after police were called to a separate incident.

New pictures of harbour arm’s biggest ever venue

New pictures of harbour arm’s biggest ever venue

A bar with a capacity of 100 people has become the largest venue at a popular seaside attraction.

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‘A parking permit for the high street? It’s ridiculous!’

‘A parking permit for the high street? It’s ridiculous!’

Traders have declared victory as a council is set to scrap “ridiculous” proposals for new high street parking restrictions after a huge backlash.

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‘Council is prioritising potholes over our children’

‘Council is prioritising potholes over our children’

Council bosses have been accused of prioritising holes in the road over children amid fears about a youth club’s future.

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Couple who transformed ‘horrendous’ hotel and bar selling up for £1.3m

Couple who transformed ‘horrendous’ hotel and bar selling up for £1.3m

A couple who transformed a grotty hotel and bar into a five-star bed and breakfast worth £1.3 million say the time has come to sell up.

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'I thought I was going to die - now I've opened a smoothie bar'

'I thought I was going to die - now I've opened a smoothie bar'

A tattoo artist has opened a smoothie bar offering healthy beverages after a brutal battle with Covid left him struggling to eat solids.

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