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Police called to distressed woman on clifftop

Police called to distressed woman on clifftop

A woman in distress at the top of cliffs was located and brought to safety by police, ambulance and coastguard crews.

Fans back at grounds

Fans back at grounds

Supporters were back to watch non-league teams in pre-season friendly action at the weekend.

Flock of sheep cause rail chaos

Flock of sheep cause rail chaos

Police and a farmer had to work together to herd up a flock of sheep which wandered onto train tracks.

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Residents 'kept in dark' over 10,000-home garden town

Residents 'kept in dark' over 10,000-home garden town

A district council has been accused of keeping residents “in the dark” over its controversial new housing scheme.

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Residents unhappy with group's leaflets

Residents unhappy with group's leaflets

Leaflets questioning the Black Lives Matter movement and the number of migrants crossing the Channel have been condemned.

Lifeboat rescues vessel for storm winds

Lifeboat rescues vessel for storm winds

A boat being battered by force 8 gusts has been towed to safety in a dramatic rescue.

Students get their GCSE results

Students get their GCSE results

Folkestone, Hythe and Romney Marsh students have been receiving their GCSE grades today.

Life after Ira

Life after Ira

Folkestone boss Neil Cugley admits Ira Jackson’s departure is a blow but has every faith his new-look frontline can fire them to glory.

Councillor pursues migrants who landed on beach

Councillor pursues migrants who landed on beach

A group of suspected migrants have been detained after they landed on a beach and made off, pursued by a councillor.

Body discovered in woodland

Body discovered in woodland

Police have found the body of a man in a wooded area.

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Emergency services called to help 'distressed man'

Emergency services called to help 'distressed man'

Police, fire engines and forensic vehicle are attending an incident after concerns for a man's welfare were raised.

'Children want a play park but constantly destroy it'

'Children want a play park but constantly destroy it'

A pensioner has hit out after a children's playground was vandalised just days after it reopened following lockdown.

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Why Smith joined Invicta

Why Smith joined Invicta

Folkestone Invicta striker David Smith insists joining the club was a 'no-brainer' following his move from Ashford United

Suspected dealer charged after park arrest

Suspected dealer charged after park arrest

A suspected county lines drug dealer is in court after officers seized drugs and cash in a park.

Taxi driver 'sprayed with substance' during attack

Taxi driver 'sprayed with substance' during attack

A taxi driver required treatment after reportedly being sprayed with a substance during a robbery.

Eastenders actress supports struggling war memorial

Eastenders actress supports struggling war memorial

Another actor has come out to support an appeal fighting to keep the struggling Battle of Britain Memorial going amid the coronavirus pandemic.

Travel prices from France ramped up

Travel prices from France ramped up

Transport companies have massively inflated prices as quarantine is announced for travellers from France.

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'Almighty bang' as porch crashes to the ground

'Almighty bang' as porch crashes to the ground

A mum is warning others to check the structure of their porch after hers fell from the front of the house she shares with her young son.

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'Exceptional results' in 'challenging' year

'Exceptional results' in 'challenging' year

Teengers in the Folkestone district received their A Level results today, after what has been a 'challenging' year.

Final furlong: Kent's lost racecourse in 63 photos

Final furlong: Kent's lost racecourse in 63 photos

The county's only racecourse closed for good in 2012, but dozens of archive photos capture its rich and colourful history.

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