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Seven more migrants found

Seven more migrants found

Border Force staff have come across men on the coast calling themselves Iranian.

Petition against cinema plans for doomed Debenhams

Petition against cinema plans for doomed Debenhams

Almost 1000 people have signed a petition opposing drastic renovation proposals for a doomed Debenhams store.

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'He blessed this earth with his kindness, comedy & love'

'He blessed this earth with his kindness, comedy & love'

A family has paid tribute to a 'kind loving soul' after he died when his car crashed into a static lorry.

Dear Zoo show cancelled after tour bus stolen

Dear Zoo show cancelled after tour bus stolen

Thousands of nursery school children have been left disappointed after thieves stole a production company's tour truck, forcing shows to be cancelled.

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Driver died after colliding with stationary lorry

Driver died after colliding with stationary lorry

A man died after his van hit a stationary lorry queuing on the M20, an inquest heard.

Reaction: 'It's a tough league'

Reaction: 'It's a tough league'

Folkestone boss Neil Cugley reflects on the standard in the Bostik Premier after missing out on the play-offs.

Report: Folkestone win but miss out on play-offs

Report: Folkestone win but miss out on play-offs

Folkestone Invicta finish their season with a win at home to Bognor Regis Town.

Man hurt in violent house raid

Man hurt in violent house raid

A man was attacked in his own home by two violent intruders who burst into the property in the early hours.

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Museum interested in jewellery found in field

Museum interested in jewellery found in field

The jewellery piece was found during a metal detecting session in a field in Elham, and has since been verified as being made in the 7th century.

Cinema earmarked for Debenhams site

Cinema earmarked for Debenhams site

Major makeover plans have been revealed for a Kent town, including a cinema earmarked for its doomed Debenhams store.

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'The town will die'

'The town will die'

Shoppers are fearful one Kent town 'will die' if their flagship high street Debenhams store closes.

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Travellers create problems for residents

Travellers create problems for residents

A group of travellers have pitched up in a seaside town prompting complaints about anti-social behaviour.

Battle of Britain pilot added to Churchill's 'Few'

Battle of Britain pilot added to Churchill's 'Few'

A pilot has been added to the list of airmen who fought in the Battle of Britain referred to as the 'Few',

Folkestone take it to the wire

Folkestone take it to the wire

Expect high drama on Saturday as Folkestone bid to snatch a play-off place on the final day of the season.

'Anti-social behaviour and drinking' leads to arrests

'Anti-social behaviour and drinking' leads to arrests

Complaints have been made about anti social behaviour and excessive drinking in a town centre.

Arrest after man stabbed

Arrest after man stabbed

A woman has been taken into custody after a man was treated for a stab wound following a late night attack.

Former Victorian hospital site earmarked for new homes

Former Victorian hospital site earmarked for new homes

A derelict hospital is expected to be converted into homes, with fresh documents revealing plans to flatten other buildings at the site.

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'My faith is restored in humanity'

'My faith is restored in humanity'

A woman who left her keys in her car door for three days was delighted to discover neither the keys nor car had been stolen.

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Migrant found dead under coach

Migrant found dead under coach

A man was discovered dead after becoming entangled in the moving parts of a coach.

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Teenager's tragic murder highlighted

Teenager's tragic murder highlighted

The story of a teenager murdered after telling her boyfriend she was pregnant will feature on TV tonight.

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