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Pier will be open in time for school holidays

17 May 2015
Pier will be open in time for school holidays

A new leisure pier hoped to attract thousands of people to Folkestone will be ready in time for summer holidays, harbour owners say.

Look moo's back!

15 May 2015
Look moo's back!

Highland cattle have returned to a grazing spot a year after they were successfully re-introduced back into the area for the first time in 90 years.

Lovin' it? McDonald's plans new restaurant

13 May 2015
Lovin' it? McDonald's plans new restaurant

Fast food giant McDonald's has submitted a planning application for a new Kent restaurant and drive-thru.

Flying in to remote Nepal quake zones

13 May 2015
Flying in to remote Nepal quake zones

A Kent charity is at the heart of operations to support victims of the Nepal earthquakes.

Man found dead after suspected fall

12 May 2015
Man found dead after suspected fall

A man has died after a suspected fall from a viaduct.

Tories holds Folkestone and Hythe, with Ukip second

08 May 2015
Tories holds Folkestone and Hythe, with Ukip second

Conservative Damian Collins has defended his Folkestone and Hythe seat with an increased majority, as Ukip finished second.

Boy, 16, charged after cannabis factory found

07 May 2015
Boy, 16, charged after cannabis factory found

Two people including a 16-year-old boy have been charged after police found a cannabis factory in a residential area.

Polls open for closest election in years

07 May 2015
Polls open for closest election in years

Voters in Folkestone and Hythe are going to the polls to elect the new MP and councillors. Here's our summary of how you can follow the vote with us.

Votes needed to bring Turner winner to town

06 May 2015
Votes needed to bring Turner winner to town

Following popular event featuring American artist Spencer Tunick last year, a Folkestone gallery is attempting to bring Turner winner Gillian Wearing.

Doctor Who will help event soar out of this world

05 May 2015
Doctor Who will help event soar out of this world

Sci-fi fans will descend on Folkestone this weekend for a comic con following the huge success of previous years and will be boosted by Doctor Who.

Dad admits causing son's death in crash

30 April 2015
Dad admits causing son's death in crash

A father has admitted causing the death of his seven-year-old son and seriously injuring his wife and two other children in a crash.

Invicta step up stewarding after semi-final crowd trouble

30 April 2015
Invicta step up stewarding after semi-final crowd trouble

Folkestone Invicta say they will increase their stewarding in the wake of crowd trouble during Tuesday's play-off semi-final against Whyteleafe.

Burgers and champagne treat for marathon mum

30 April 2015
Burgers and champagne treat for marathon mum

Amazing mum Chris completes London Marathon months after having surgery to remove tumour from brain and still with a 7cm hole in her skull.

Woman's body found at house

27 April 2015
Woman's body found at house

Police have found the body of a 54-year-old woman after they were called to a house following reports of concern for her welfare.

Vigil for victims of Nepalese earthquake

27 April 2015
Vigil for victims of Nepalese earthquake

Nepalese communities in Kent will come together tonight to pay their respects and pray for the victims of the tragic earthquake in their homeland.

Concerns for woman standing on 'wrong side of motorway bridge'

24 April 2015
Concerns for woman standing on 'wrong side of motorway bridge'

Police were called this afternoon over concerns for the welfare of a woman standing on the wrong side of motorway bridge railings.

Enough: Pavilion needs action now

23 April 2015
Enough: Pavilion needs action now

Residents will meet to kick off a campaign to help find ways to fund the restoration of an historic Edwardian pavilion.

Man arrested for possessing weapon

22 April 2015
Man arrested for possessing weapon

Police arrested a man last night in a residential area for possessing a weapon.

Folkestone's hidden gem

22 April 2015
Folkestone's hidden gem

Tucked away behind the bustle of Folkestone town centre's market and main shopping area is the quiet Bayle area.

One of town's hidden gems?

22 April 2015
One of town's hidden gems?

Great for dog walks, just a wander or discovering nature - is The Warren one of Ashford's hidden treasures?

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