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Christmas services cancelled at Folkestone Methodist Church - but you can still celebrate
The church has decided it would not be safe to hold festive services this year
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Kent Police orders closure of Folkestone flat linked to county line drug dealing
Now only the landlord and those working for them are allowed to enter the property
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Free Christmas parking will return to Folkestone and Hythe town centres
Free town centre parking will return - as long as coronavirus restrictions don't carry on past December 2
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Two Folkestone men charged following cocaine supply investigation
Cash was also seized as part of the investigation
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Two new Covid-19 officers will patrol Folkestone to keep the district safe
The council insists these officers aren't intended to catch people out
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A 'prolific thief' who broke into cars across Folkestone has been jailed
Lewis Bennett used stolen bank cards to pay for takeaways and online gambling
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Folkestone Winter Shelter will be running in a new way this year amid coronavirus
The town's winter shelter is normally hosted in rotating church halls across Folkestone, but it cannot be run in the same way in 2020 due to social distancing rules
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Home-Start Shepway benefits from national partnership with Waitrose and FareShare
Home-Start already had to move their services online to stay connected to clients through their teams of volunteers due to the coronavirus lockdown
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Plans to convert office blocks to flats in Hawkinge set for approval
The plans are set for approval but Hawkinge Town Council has objected to the proposals
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Environment Agency awards £2 million to fund flood defences in Folkestone and Hythe
The work sees shingle recycled between Fisherman's Beach and Folkestone Harbour
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Suspected burglar charged with eight offences in Ashford, Folkestone and Thanet
Jimmy Gilheaney has been charged with six counts of burglary and two of attempted burglary
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Folkestone and Hythe community hubs are reopening to support the vulnerable through second lockdown
The hubs are back up and running but are in need of more volunteers