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Daily Mirror
Daily Mirror
National
Kelly-Ann Mills

Reality of seaside town named one of UK's best places to live as residents can't afford rent

A coastal town named as one of best places to live in Britain is rife with potholes, litter and graffiti, according to residents.

Folkestone in Kent has become a desirable destination for house-hunters thanks to multi-million pound regeneration project.

But just a short walk from the street-food stalls and quirky boutiques people living there say there are still pockets of deprivation where vandalism, petty crime and a sense of despondency remain.

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