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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?

Arts chief hits back at gold dig 'poverty' claims

22 April 2015
Arts chief hits back at gold dig 'poverty' claims

The chief executive of a Kent arts foundation hit back at claims that Folkestone's gold dig was a plea for help to escape poverty.

Head leaves as ‘superhead’ starts

21 April 2015
Head leaves as ‘superhead’ starts

Popular head teacher Mario Citro leaves Pent Valley after superhead Jon Whitcombe is brought in to take over school.

Biker arrested for causing town centre havoc

17 April 2015
Biker arrested for causing town centre havoc

A biker has been arrested for causing a nightmare for residents which led to anti-social behaviour complaints over illegally riding in a town centre.

Eurostar hit in the pocket by Paris terror attacks

16 April 2015
Eurostar hit in the pocket by Paris terror attacks

Cross-channel rail operator Eurostar says its revenues dropped by £12m in the first quarter of 2015 in the wake of the terrorist attacks in Paris.

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