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Lorry drivers paid £2,000 per migrant to smuggle into UK

Exclusive investigation reveals how criminal gangs are paying lorry drivers up to £2,000 per migrant in sophisticated smuggling operations targeting UK borders. Police report dramatic spike in arrests as border security tightens.

Asylum seekers face return to condemned barracks

Exclusive: UK government plans to move asylum seekers back to Napier Barracks in Kent, despite previous COVID outbreaks and damning court rulings declaring the accommodation unsafe and inadequate.

Folkestone Crowned UK's Best Place For Families

Discover the surprising coastal town that's beaten all competition to be named Britain's best place for families, offering the perfect blend of affordability, amenities and quality of life.

Channel Tunnel security pushes migrants to boats

Exclusive investigation reveals how increased security at the Channel Tunnel has pushed migrants toward dangerous small boat crossings, with crossings surging by 42% despite government crackdowns.

Tommy Robinson refused phone PIN to police in Channel Tunnel

Far-right activist Tommy Robinson refused to give police his mobile phone PIN during a Channel Tunnel crossing, telling officers 'not a chance, bruv' as court hears details of the confrontation that led to public order charges.

Folkestone Triennial 2024: Kent's Spectacular Art Festival

The Folkestone Triennial 2024 is set to transform the Kent coast with breathtaking public art installations from 31 August. Discover world-class sculptures, performances, and interactive pieces by renowned artists, celebrating creativity in this historic

Folkestone Triennial 2024: Coastal Art Transformation

The Folkestone Triennial 2024 transforms the Kent coast into a stunning open-air gallery with 14 groundbreaking installations. Explore how this major contemporary art event revitalises public spaces from 31 August.

Soldier spent £11k on gambling before death, inquest hears

An inquest hears how a young British soldier, Private Connor Morrison, lost thousands to online betting firms in the months before he was found dead at his barracks in Kent, raising serious questions about gambling safeguards for military personnel.

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