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UK could get 'Jungle' if UK votes for Brexit: French minister

UK could get 'Jungle' if UK votes for Brexit: French minister

A senior French minister has warned a 'Jungle' camp of migrants could come to the UK if Britain votes for a Brexit.

Final roll of the dice to save threatened school

Final roll of the dice to save threatened school

A last-ditch effort has been made to stop Kent County Council from closing a school.

Main road reopens after crash

Main road reopens after crash

A major route through the county was closed this morning after a crash near a village pub.

Call for action after tragic dad's heroin death

Call for action after tragic dad's heroin death

A councillor has called for an improvement in addiction services after her brother died of a heroin overdose, just weeks after losing his leg.

Invicta lead "hard to believe"

Invicta lead "hard to believe"

Folkestone are just four wins from promotion and manager Neil Cugley is having the time of his life.

Girl, 15, hit by car in town centre

Girl, 15, hit by car in town centre

A 15-year-old girl has been hit by a car this evening - emergency services are on the scene.

Jayden was let down by a catalogue of failure

Jayden was let down by a catalogue of failure

Children's services and the police came under fire over their care of tragic teen Jayden Parkinson who was murdered by her boyfriend.

Cugs hails Friend's leadership

Cugs hails Friend's leadership

Folkestone boss Neil Cugley says captain Liam Friend has galvanised the team since last season's play-off heartbreak.

Man attacked by gang outside station

Man attacked by gang outside station

Police are appealing for witnesses after a man was assaulted outside a railway station.

Tributes paid to former nightclub

Tributes paid to former nightclub

Flowers have been left at the site of one of Folkestone's most popular icons.

Pensioner injured in town centre robbery

Pensioner injured in town centre robbery

An 81-year-old woman fell to the ground and suffered a broken wrist in an alleged town centre robbery

Former Kent MP wants UK to leave EU

Former Kent MP wants UK to leave EU

Ex Conservative party leader Michael Howard says a British vote to leave the EU could shake Europe's leaders out of their "complacency".

Fall in speeding prosecutions due to Operation Stack

Fall in speeding prosecutions due to Operation Stack

Operation Stack has been blamed for a 16% fall in speeding prosecutions due to drivers stuck in delays last summer.

'Queen of Soul' to play Kent gig

'Queen of Soul' to play Kent gig

Beverley Knight, who is dubbed the 'Queen of Soul', will be performing an exclusive gig in Kent later this year.

Controversial YouTuber quits site

Controversial YouTuber quits site

A controversial social media prankster from Kent has quit YouTube and Twitter explaining his videos "not his true persona".

Delight for centurion Draycott

Delight for centurion Draycott

Ian Draycott marked his 100th appearance for Folkestone by taking his goal tally for the club beyond 70.

Cugs content as leaders impress

Cugs content as leaders impress

Folkestone boss Neil Cugley felt his title-chasing side were back to their best on Tuesday night.

Mayor's missing daughter found

Mayor's missing daughter found

A teenager who sparked concern when she failed to return home has been been found safe and well.

Parents hope law change could see their son freed

Parents hope law change could see their son freed

The parents of a man jailed for his involvement in a murder hope law change will see their son freed after Supreme Court ruling.

Invicta close in on the title

Invicta close in on the title

Folkestone moved 16 points clear at the top of Ryman League Division 1 South on Tuesday night.

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