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Town centre bonfire put out

11 July 2015
Town centre bonfire put out

A bonfire burning in an area where people have been sleeping rough was put out by the fire service this afternoon.

Biker seriously injured in crash arrested for theft

11 July 2015
Biker seriously injured in crash arrested for theft

A biker was seriously injured after crashing a bike on a village road - but was arrested by police on suspicion of theft.

Investigation into fire at flats

11 July 2015
Investigation into fire at flats

An investigation is under way into the cause of a fire which spread to the ground floor of flats.

Have you heard of the Battle of Britain?

10 July 2015
Have you heard of the Battle of Britain?

As the 75th anniversary of the Battle of Britain is marked, shocking statistics reveal that four out of 10 people haven't heard of the air battle.

Multi-million investment for old town

09 July 2015
Multi-million investment for old town

A multi-million pound regeneration project has been announced for the old town and creative quarter for new shops, cafes, homes and work space.

Lifeboat warns of drowning risk on beaches

09 July 2015
Lifeboat warns of drowning risk on beaches

As thousands of people head to the beach this summer, the RNLI has launched its drowning prevention campaign called Respect the Water.

Elderly woman targeted by cold caller burglar

07 July 2015
Elderly woman targeted by cold caller burglar

Residents are being warned about cold callers after an elderly woman was burgled at her home.

Beer you can even bathe in

06 July 2015
Beer you can even bathe in

There's far more to Prague than the reputation of Brits on their stag dos as we found out during a weekend break in the Czech capital.

Prince Charles in Kent to honour Gurkhas

01 July 2015
Prince Charles in Kent to honour Gurkhas

The Prince of Wales is today attending a ceremony to commemorate 200 years of Gurkha service to Britain.

By Royal and fabulous appointment

01 July 2015
By Royal and fabulous appointment

A new memorial to honour the Gurkhas in their support to the UK in Folkestone will be unveiled by a royal and Ab Fab actress Joanna Lumley.

Storage room at fencemakers gutted by fire

30 June 2015
Storage room at fencemakers gutted by fire

A large wooden storage room at a fence making firm has been gutted by a fire this afternoon.

Double incident adds to more traffic chaos

30 June 2015
Double incident adds to more traffic chaos

Two incidents are adding to more traffic congestion around Folkestone as Operation Stack is enforced.

What's going on this weekend?

25 June 2015
What's going on this weekend?

What's happening in Folkestone and Hythe this weekend? Here's a short round up of a few events happening in the district.

Time’s up for street drinkers as Kent trials new laws

25 June 2015
Time’s up for street drinkers as Kent trials new laws

Officers in a Kent seaside town are trialing new legislation they hope will tackle begging and street drinking.

Collins: Calais crisis 'shameful' for French authorities

24 June 2015
Collins: Calais crisis 'shameful' for French authorities

MP Damian Collins has branded the way the French authorities dealt with the Calais protest crisis and resulting traffic hell as "shameful".

Ukip councillor investigated after comments reported

24 June 2015
Ukip councillor investigated after comments reported

A newly elected Ukip councillor is under investigation after alleged comments about her representing minority constituents were reported to the party.

Quick thinking teen saves mum's life after seizure

23 June 2015
Quick thinking teen saves mum's life after seizure

Teen's calmness which saved mum's life after she suffered seizure and collapsed in the bath praised by ambulance staff.

War and Peace is over

23 June 2015
War and Peace is over

Organisers of Kent's War and Peace Revival announce this year's show will be the very last one.

'Let us have Dungeness C'

19 June 2015
'Let us have Dungeness C'

Councillors overwhelmingly support proposals to lobby government to build a new nuclear power station in Kent.

U-boat propeller turned coffee table handed back

18 June 2015
U-boat propeller turned coffee table handed back

A First World War propeller that was stolen from a shipwreck and turned into a coffee table has been handed to the Navy after being seized by police.

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