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Tributes to 'courageous and loyal' soldier hit by van

27 May 2015
Tributes to 'courageous and loyal' soldier hit by van

Heartfelt tributes are pouring in for a "courageous and loyal" soldier killed in a tragic accident as police renew their appeal for information.

Nightmare neighbours kicked out under new laws

27 May 2015
Nightmare neighbours kicked out under new laws

Anti-social behaviour, drug abuse and disorder has led to the residents of a flat being turfed out under new powers available to police and councils.

Hole to be repaired after road collapsed

26 May 2015
Hole to be repaired after road collapsed

Engineers will complete works to repair a hole in the road after part of the carriageway collapsed last week.

Beer taken in lorry theft

26 May 2015
Beer taken in lorry theft

A lorry holding thousands of cans of beer has been stolen from an industrial estate.

Warning over council fraud calls

26 May 2015
Warning over council fraud calls

Town council warns residents following reports of fake calls from people claiming to work for the authority.

Isn’t it a bit late for Christmas?

26 May 2015
Isn’t it a bit late for Christmas?

Should Christmas lights be left up all year? Residents of one Kent town say leaving the decorations in place makes it look neglected in summer.

Fire crews called to burning office

22 May 2015
Fire crews called to burning office

Firefighters were called this afternoon to a burning office hut near Hythe.

'U Can't Touch These Plans', says rapper about sport centre

22 May 2015
'U Can't Touch These Plans', says rapper about sport centre

Which American rapper appears to have given his backing to plans for a striking new urban sports centre in Kent this week?

Massive metal band heading to Kent

21 May 2015
Massive metal band heading to Kent

Bullet For My Valentine are going to play one Kent date later this year following the launch of their fifth album.

Incredible earthquake appeal effort continues

20 May 2015
Incredible earthquake appeal effort continues

Donations and fundraising for victims of the Nepal earthquakes have continued throughout the past week.

Schools chief resigns after abuse of trust claim

18 May 2015
Schools chief resigns after abuse of trust claim

The executive principal of two Kent academies - who was suspended from his duties - has quit amid a police investigation.

Train delays after trespasser goes onto tracks

18 May 2015
Train delays after trespasser goes onto tracks

Rail services have returned to normal after passengers suffered delays due to a trespasser spotted on the line earlier this morning.

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.

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