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A New Year message from David Monk, leader of Folkestone and Hythe District Council
"It is a shame that we had to have a restricted Christmas but it is better to be safe than sorry"
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East Kent Hospitals are caring for more than 400 people with coronavirus this new year
“We are still here to help patients who need us, but we are asking people to keep our emergency departments for emergencies"
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The Big Greek Bus in Folkestone has expanded to offer wraps on the road
“Getting the bigger bus on and off Folkestone Harbour Arm isn’t ideal, so that’s where the idea came from – something that was a bit smaller, more compact and more mobile for those other requests that kept coming in”
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Bishop of Dover shares message of hope to congregation celebrating Christmas in Tier 4
“We are of course deeply disappointed, after all the preparations and plans we’ve made, but this need not go to waste."
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Damian Collins: Folkestone column for week ending December 18
This week's column considers the rise in infection rates locally and our imminent departure from the EU
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Folkestone man sets up vegan delivery service from home despite neighbour's fears
Council planners are concerned about the impact the business will have on neighbours in the residential area.
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Folkestone council approves plans for 45 apartments in town centre
Folkestone Town Council said the scheme is "low cost, poor quality and will lead to poor living standards, poor health and overcrowding."
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Low income care leavers in Folkestone and Hythe will have their council tax bills cancelled
"We are their corporate parents - and that is what a family would do, right? Help out with their kid's bills if they are struggling. We are that parent and will step up."
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Damian Collins: Folkestone column for week ending December 11
This week's column talks about the rollout of the covid vaccine and the spread of disinformation
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Folkestone man swims for one month in sea to raise funds for less fortunate
"The rules were that I had to swim at least 25 metres without a wet suit but the pledges kept coming in, so I stuck it out."
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Folkestone MP wants Facebook to combat 'anti-vaxxers' who spread fake news about Covid vaccine
The news comes as William Harvey Hospital is one of 50 hospitals in the UK to start administering the Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine this week
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A man who beat his victim with a hammer in Folkestone has been jailed
Reuben Daley watched his victim in a pub before following him outside and attacking him with a hammer