Firefighters stopped as many as 30 barrels of beer exploding when a blaze broke out in a pub car park.

More than 200 copies of the new Grand Theft Auto V game - worth almost £8,500 - have been stolen from a lorry in a real-life grand theft.

County transport chiefs are trying out a pay-as-you-go card for buses and trains that might be rolled out across Kent and Medway.

Rail and bus passengers could use a similar scheme to London's Oyster card system.

1990s boyband 911 are to perform at Folkestone's Leas Cliff Hall early next year

Police are investigating an incident after they were called to reports of fighting in Foord Road yesterday.

A woman from Folkestone tells the Kentish Express about her ordeal when robbers burst into her home brandishing 10-inch knives.

The Old Town in Folkestone has been awarded £1.3m by the Heritage Lottery Fund to restore old buildings for community use.

Two hotel workers from the Folkestone Channel Tunnel Premier Inn are awarded for their bravery after rescuing an unconscious woman in a fire.

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A renewed appeal for witnesses has been launched following a violent robbery and assault on an elderly man at his home in Hawkinge.

Firefighters smothered a blazing car on a driveway with foam.

Fire crews have hit out at suspected arsonists who set light to two wheelie bins and a motor bike within 20 minutes.

This youth is being hunted after a man on crutches was repeatedly hit in the face for telling a group of teenagers to stop climbing trees.

Local beers, ciders and wine will be on offer at the second Folkestone Leas Lift Beer Festival of the year

The Warren, one of Folkestone's most idyllic settings, has been littered with crime during the summer.

What's happening in the news in Folkestone this week?

You may have seen him around the town. Well, he's Peter Phillips, Folkestone's first Town Sprucer. But more money is needed for scheme to continue.

The Leas Lift in Folkestone is to start charging extra for buggies sparking anger among parents.

Two separate crashes took place within 10 minutes of each other on same stretch of road in Folkestone yesterday. Minor injuries were sustained.