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Jo Brand announces Kent date

Jo Brand announces Kent date

Stand-up comedian Jo Brand has announced a preview date of her new tour in Kent.

Motorway re-opens after trailer overturns

Motorway re-opens after trailer overturns

A stretch of motorway has re-opened and traffic is easing after a trailer spilled its load.

Farage wanted to expel Janice Atkinson before expenses scandal

Farage wanted to expel Janice Atkinson before expenses scandal

Ukip leader Nigel Farage wanted ex-Folkestone and Hythe parliamentary candidate Atkinson out before she was fired over expenses scandal.

Callous thief stole from vulnerable pensioners

Callous thief stole from vulnerable pensioners

A brazen thief who used sob stories to talk her way into vulnerable pensioners' homes before stealing cash and sentimental items has avoided jail.

Friend: I never wanted to leave

Friend: I never wanted to leave

Folkestone Invicta’s title ambitions helped persuade captain Liam Friend to turn down a move away from the club this summer.

'It is a miracle no one was hurt'

'It is a miracle no one was hurt'

Shoppers had a lucky escape today when a large tree came crashing to the ground in the middle of a busy high street.

Tributes paid to councillor after shock death

Tributes paid to councillor after shock death

Tributes are paid to councillor Paul Marsh who suddenly passed away over the weekend.

New role for Gurkhas in special anniversary year

New role for Gurkhas in special anniversary year

Gurkhas based in Kent were this week granted a new role within the army's air assault rapid response force in their 200th year serving Britain.

Heroin addict was found dead in flat

Heroin addict was found dead in flat

A heroin addict may have lain undiscovered for up to two weeks after his death, an inquest heard.

Huge delays after 'trespass' incident

Huge delays after 'trespass' incident

There were massive delays on the trains tonight after a trespasser strayed on to the lines and was reportedly struck by a train.

Burnt pie leads to warning over late night cooking

Burnt pie leads to warning over late night cooking

Fire crews have warned residents about cooking late at night after fire fighters were called to a smoke-filled flat.

Starkey joins Invicta

Starkey joins Invicta

Folkestone have completed their squad for next season by signing former Maidstone defender Phil Starkey.

Is Lord Voldemort looking over town?

Is Lord Voldemort looking over town?

He Who Must Not Be Named is 'seen' casting the Dark Mark over a Kent town tonight.

'See this fist? It’s got this way through punching people'

'See this fist? It’s got this way through punching people'

A beggar well known "for all the wrong reasons" has been jailed for his intimidating behaviour to town centre shoppers and staff.

Kent MP: 'This is the end of FIFA'

Kent MP: 'This is the end of FIFA'

A Kent MP and long-standing critic of FIFA says the latest corruption allegations spell the end for football's governing body.

Huge hole as subsidence cause looked into

Huge hole as subsidence cause looked into

Subsidence in a main road is being looked into by highway engineers as a huge hole was dug to carry out investigations.

Tributes to 'courageous and loyal' soldier hit by van

Tributes to 'courageous and loyal' soldier hit by van

Heartfelt tributes are pouring in for a "courageous and loyal" soldier killed in a tragic accident as police renew their appeal for information.

Nightmare neighbours kicked out under new laws

Nightmare neighbours kicked out under new laws

Anti-social behaviour, drug abuse and disorder has led to the residents of a flat being turfed out under new powers available to police and councils.

Pilbeam commits to Folkestone

Pilbeam commits to Folkestone

Folkestone Invicta have confirmed winger Jon Pilbeam is staying at the club next season.

Rook sees Invicta potential

Rook sees Invicta potential

New signing Carl Rook believes Folkestone Invicta can emulate Dartford and Maidstone’s rise to National League South.

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