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Town centre manager role axed

10 November 2015
Town centre manager role axed

Folkestone's town centre manager made redundant after the role was "seen to be no longer pertinent" according to the town centre management company.

Driver charged after 'hit and run' left man fighting for life

09 November 2015
Driver charged after 'hit and run' left man fighting for life

A teenager has been charged with dangerous driving after a man was left fighting for his life with serious injuries following an alleged hit and run.

Missing teenage girl found

02 November 2015
Missing teenage girl found

A missing 13-year-old girl reported missing has been found.

Rat Buff sprayed over

01 November 2015
Rat Buff sprayed over

A Banksy-style painted rat which appeared in Folkestone this week has already been spray painted over.

Hundreds raised for sprucer in 24 hours

01 November 2015
Hundreds raised for sprucer in 24 hours

A crowd funding website has been set up to help pay for the work by town sprucer Pete Phillips - and it's already been a huge success.

Club pays respects to young Connor

01 November 2015
Club pays respects to young Connor

Players, supporters and staff at Ashford United FC pay respect to youth player Connor McDonald who tragically died after falling into the sea.

Zombies invade town on day of the dead

01 November 2015
Zombies invade town on day of the dead

Horrible aren't they! Hundreds of zombies for the annual Folkestone Zombie Walk descended on the town centre yesterday all raising money for charity.

Here's Arron! Prankster hits Kent for Halloween vid

31 October 2015
Here's Arron! Prankster hits Kent for Halloween vid

Kent internet prankster Arron Crascall posts Halloween video with a bit of a twist in Folkestone.

Garden shed destroyed by fire

31 October 2015
Garden shed destroyed by fire

Firefighters put out a blaze which destroyed a garden shed last night.

Has Banksy returned?

30 October 2015
Has Banksy returned?

Another piece in the style of Banksy has been painted on a wall in Kent on the same spot as one which caused huge controversy when it was removed.

Sir Ian lends a touch of magic to pavilion campaign

29 October 2015
Sir Ian lends a touch of magic to pavilion campaign

A host of stars including Sir Ian McKellen and Julian Clary have pledged their support to reinvigorate one of Kent's forgotten seaside attractions.

Man accused of stealing £60k of beer and biscuits

26 October 2015
Man accused of stealing £60k of beer and biscuits

A man has appeared in court over the alleged theft of thousands of pounds worth of beer and biscuits.

Still time to support hospital campaign

23 October 2015
Still time to support hospital campaign

Support continues to swell for WI's 'Upgrade our Hospital' campaign but time is beginning to run out to sign up to our online petition.

Human trafficking probe after 'distressed' child found

23 October 2015
Human trafficking probe after 'distressed' child found

Police are linking the discovery of a 'visibly distressed' 12-year-old girl to human trafficking.

Police called as man found lying near bush

22 October 2015
Police called as man found lying near bush

Officers were called after a man was founded lying near bushes close to a shop this morning.

Crews tackle two garage blazes

22 October 2015
Crews tackle two garage blazes

Firefighters were called to two fires in garages in Folkestone and Hythe last night.

Fears over 'big cat' stalking wildlife

21 October 2015
Fears over 'big cat' stalking wildlife

A grim discovery by a dog walker has sparked fears a predatory big cat is roaming the area. WARNING: Some may find images disturbing.

Banksy is back home

20 October 2015
Banksy is back home

A Banksy painting which was at the heart of a legal wrangle after it was removed to be sold in the USA has today returned home to Kent.

Spaceman lands on Kent beach

19 October 2015
Spaceman lands on Kent beach

Walkers were left bemused by an 'astronaut' wandering around on a Kent beach.

Girl 'recovering at home' after suffering head injuries

19 October 2015
Girl 'recovering at home' after suffering head injuries

A teenage girl who was taken to hospital suffering head injuries this morning after being involved in a car crash is said to be recovering at home.

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