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Suspect arrested in landlord murder probe bailed

Suspect arrested in landlord murder probe bailed

A suspect arrested in connection with the alleged murder of popular pub landlord Joe Daniels has been released on bail.

Government 'committed to building lorry park'

Government 'committed to building lorry park'

The transport secretary says the government is committed to building a lorry park in Kent to deal with issues caused by Operation Stack.

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Cugley: Bring it on!

Cugley: Bring it on!

Promotion-chasing Folkestone have been told to seize the moment in the final three months of the season.

Pop-up restaurant causing a stir

Pop-up restaurant causing a stir

Two best friends have created a 100% plant-based menu to celebrate veganism.

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Rescue crews called after man falls from pier

Rescue crews called after man falls from pier

Emergency crews, including ambulances and police, were called to a pier amid reports a person had fallen into the sea.

More patients face losing their GP surgery

 More patients face losing their GP surgery

A surgery with 2,732 patients on its books could face closure, leaving patients having to potentially travel five miles for healthcare.

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Hotel owner attacked in alcohol theft

Hotel owner attacked in alcohol theft

“Dangerous” hooligans smashed into an elderly hotelier’s home and attacked him, causing numerous fractures to the face and fleeing with alcohol.

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Search for driver who crashed into parked vehicles

Search for driver who crashed into parked vehicles

A motorist crashed a car into two other vehicles and ran from the scene before emergency services arrived.

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'Find Stack alternative or risk disruption'

'Find Stack alternative or risk disruption'

An alternative to Operation Stack is "desperately needed" as the UK inches closer to Brexit, KCC has warned the government.

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Car flips after hitting traffic island

Car flips after hitting traffic island

A woman was treated by ambulance crews after her car flipped onto its roof during a crash.

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Pub death detectives identify man in CCTV

Pub death detectives identify man in CCTV

Detectives investigating the suspected murder of a landlord say they have identified a man they wanted to speak to in connection with the shooting.

Pub death appeal for tattooed man

Pub death appeal for tattooed man

Detectives investigating the suspected murder of a pub landlord have released an image of a man they want to speak to.

Drunk joyrider jailed

Drunk joyrider jailed

A drunk joyrider who nearly mowed down police in a bid to flee - later to be found asleep next to the stolen car - has been jailed.

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No pressure says Cugs

No pressure says Cugs

Win half of their remaining games and Folkestone should make the play-offs but manager Neil Cugley doesn’t want his players sidetracked.

Defiant Ukip leader vows to remain

Defiant Ukip leader vows to remain

Ukip leader Henry Bolton has confirmed he will NOT be resigning, despite growing calls for him to step down.

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Ukip deputy leader resigns in Bolton protest

Ukip deputy leader resigns in Bolton protest

The deputy leader of Ukip has resigned in protest over Henry Bolton's refusal to step down as leader.

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Woman injured in crash near Eurotunnel

Woman injured in crash near Eurotunnel

A woman is receiving hospital care after a collision near the entrance to the Channel Tunnel.

Man arrested after indecent exposure claims

Man arrested after indecent exposure claims

A 53-year-old has been quizzed by police following reports of a "serial flasher" targeting people from a car.

Aide quits party after Bolton revelations

Aide quits party after Bolton revelations

Ukip leader Henry Bolton's woes continue, as a close ally and former aide quit the party amid revelations of his behaviour.

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Harbour station project on track

Harbour station project on track

Developers say a £74 million renovation of a former railway station is due to arrive on time in the spring.

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