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Folkestone · FolkestoneGuildhall Surgery in Folkestone, Kent, is now rated good overall. The Care Quality Commission said there had been "significant and sustainable improvements" These include better oversight of test results and introduction of a dedicated administrator. There is still some work to be done, but the practice has worked hard to put the improvements needed in place.See the Story
Folkestone: Guildhall surgery comes out of special measures
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Folkestone · FolkestoneAs the cost of living squeezes the budgets of many across the county, KentLive hopes to inspire you with some good old home-grown dishes. The Kent bacon roly-poly can be found in the 1970 Hamlyn All Colour Cookbook, and the recipe has few ingredients. The origins of the first ever sandwich come from Sandwich in Kent, from John Montagu, the 4th Earl of Sandwich.See the Story
5 traditional Kentish dishes perfect for kitchens watching the pennies
Folkestone · FolkestoneThe hotel also seems to still be operating and it is possible to book rooms onlineSee the Story
Hotel has exterior completely removed for repair after collapse
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Folkestone · FolkestoneA woman died at a house in Folkestone yesterday (October 20) A huge number of emergency service vehicles were spotted in London Place from around 1pm. Witnesses counted at least six ambulances, three police cars and a number of specialist emergency vehicles. Tram Road was closed for a short time while ambulances drove to and from the house.See the Story
Woman found dead at house
Folkestone · FolkestoneNew research shows that parts of Kent have seen some of the biggest house price increases in the UK over the past decade. Recent data shows that Thanet, Medway and Dover are the areas where house prices are soaring the fastest. The study that was conducted by CMC Markets analysed house price data from the Office for National Statistics for each local authority.See the Story
The places in Kent where house prices are soaring the fastest
Coronavirus · FolkestoneCQC inspectors found standards at Pelham House in Folkestone were "well below" what was expected. They found staff did not always wear masks at the home, where 10 out of 22 residents died with Covid in June 2020. Owner Roger Waluube said his staff "put a huge amount of effort and hard work in to keep people safe"See the Story
Folkestone: Pelham House care home staff not wearing masks after Covid deaths
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Immigration · FolkestoneBoat carrying 33 people sank in the Channel, leaving only two survivors. Death toll included 21 men, seven women - one of which was pregnant - and three children. Growing evidence suggests French rescue services failed to respond adequately to the phone calls they received from the migrants. More than 42,000 people have crossed the English Channel this year.See the Story
Channel migrants: Folkestone vigil for anniversary of mass drowning
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Folkestone · FolkestoneDavid Fitzgerald, 58, was arrested after officers raided a property on October 14, 2020. Hidden inside a wardrobe, they found a bag containing a self-loading pistol, a silencer, a magazine and a quantity of loose ammunition. A storage unit he leased nearby was also searched and officers found a bolt-action rifle and ammunition wrapped in a towel inside. Fitzgerald was proven to have attempted to sell the firearms after encrypted messages he sent to other criminals.See the Story
Jail for man who tried to sell guns and ammunition in Kent
Folkestone · FolkestoneJust Go Holidays said one of its coaches was involved in the incident. It was parked outside the Grand Burstin Hotel in Folkestone harbour. Fire crews, police and paramedics were called to the hotel at 16:30 GMT. The two casualties were treated at the scene and then taken to hospital.See the Story
Folkestone: Two hurt by falling hotel render discharged from hospital
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Folkestone · FolkestoneTwo people have been struck by flying debris in Folkestone as high winds buffeted the Kent coast last night.The two people were hit by rendering from the Grand Burstin Hotel, as it fell from the side of the building. A coach parked next to the hotel was also hit. Large sections of the Grand Burstin’s exterior have crumbled and collapsed onto the ground surrounding the building in Harbour Approach Road.A large section of the Grand Burstin’s fasci…See the Story
