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Happy heads as schools receive good reports

Happy heads as schools receive good reports

Two Folkestone schools are celebrating improved Ofsted reports but a controversial homework policy is targeted as an area for improvement.

Road closures for major works

Road closures for major works

Two main roads in Folkestone will be closed from today for work to be carried out.

Paris attacks: Kent school cuts trip short

Paris attacks: Kent school cuts trip short

A Kent school was forced to end its trip to Paris early following the terror attacks on the French capital.

Town pays its respects to Paris victims

Town pays its respects to Paris victims

A Kent mayor is to write to her Paris counterpart offering condolences after the terror attacks.

Man reunited with stolen family medals

Man reunited with stolen family medals

Police have returned treasured family medals stolen in a burglary - though some remain missing.

Students' lead role in restoration of park lodge

Students' lead role in restoration of park lodge

Work has started on the historic Radnor Park lodge this week and students will be taking a lead role in its refurbishment.

End in sight for 'Grand Canyon'?

End in sight for 'Grand Canyon'?

A crater - dubbed the Grand Canyon - that's caused a chasm in a road for nearly 12 months is finally set to be filled.

Heard you weren't happy

Heard you weren't happy

Scott Heard has spoken of his relief at leaving struggling Whitstable to join Folkestone’s title push.

Nightclub demolition plans revealed

Nightclub demolition plans revealed

An application to demolish a popular Folkestone nightspot has been submitted to make way for a seafront redevelopment.

Gurkhas honour fallen comrades

Gurkhas honour fallen comrades

Soldiers and officers from one of Kent's Gurkha regiments paid their respects in an Armistice Day service.

Driver taken to hospital after tyre blow-out

Driver taken to hospital after tyre blow-out

Police and paramedics were called after a man was injured when a tyre blew-out on his car early this morning.

Town centre manager role axed

Town centre manager role axed

Folkestone's town centre manager made redundant after the role was "seen to be no longer pertinent" according to the town centre management company.

Driver charged after 'hit and run' left man fighting for life

Driver charged after 'hit and run' left man fighting for life

A teenager has been charged with dangerous driving after a man was left fighting for his life with serious injuries following an alleged hit and run.

High street cordoned off due to 'suspicious package'

High street cordoned off due to 'suspicious package'

Police cordoned off a busy shopping area after a suspicious 'dark-coloured metal suitcase' was found in the town centre.

Heard joins Invicta

Heard joins Invicta

Folkestone Invicta have signed Scott Heard from Ryman League Division 1 South rivals Whitstable for an undisclosed fee.

Firework display cancelled due to heavy rain

Firework display cancelled due to heavy rain

The organisers of Guy Fawkes Night celebration have cancelled tonight's event due to a forecast of bad weather.

Man run over in road rage attack

Man run over in road rage attack

Rogue driver charges at pedestrian after his driving is criticised.

Woman injured as bottle is smashed in bar fight

Woman injured as bottle is smashed in bar fight

Police appeal for witnesses as victim suffers cuts during a late night brawl in a Folkestone bar.

Government considering cost of Op Stack solution

Government considering cost of Op Stack solution

As the government finalises its spending review, Kent MPs have been piling on the pressure for a solution to Operation Stack.

Heroes braved axe-wielding robbers to foil heist

Heroes braved axe-wielding robbers to foil heist

A fire extinguisher was all that stood between a have-a-go hero and an axe swung by a desperate robber.

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