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Hole to be repaired after road collapsed

Hole to be repaired after road collapsed

Engineers will complete works to repair a hole in the road after part of the carriageway collapsed last week.

Warning over council fraud calls

Warning over council fraud calls

Town council warns residents following reports of fake calls from people claiming to work for the authority.

Harmison "a credit to his county"

Harmison "a credit to his county"

Kent all-rounder Ben Harmison continued his return from injury by turning out for Folkestone in the Kent League on Saturday.

Rook signs for Invicta

Rook signs for Invicta

Folkestone have signed former Dartford, Tonbridge and Margate striker Carl Rook on a one-year deal.

'U Can't Touch These Plans', says rapper about sport centre

'U Can't Touch These Plans', says rapper about sport centre

Which American rapper appears to have given his backing to plans for a striking new urban sports centre in Kent this week?

Massive metal band heading to Kent

Massive metal band heading to Kent

Bullet For My Valentine are going to play one Kent date later this year following the launch of their fifth album.

Well I never knew...

Well I never knew...

Ten quirky facts about Shepway have been highlighted to promote the area.

Incredible earthquake appeal effort continues

Incredible earthquake appeal effort continues

Donations and fundraising for victims of the Nepal earthquakes have continued throughout the past week.

Bray's rallying cry

Bray's rallying cry

Folkestone captain Andy Bray has called for a big response from his players this weekend following their crushing defeat to Hartley.

Jordan on the Wright track

Jordan on the Wright track

Young midfielder Jordan Wright has been tipped for big things by his Folkestone manager Neil Cugley.

Schools chief resigns after abuse of trust claim

Schools chief resigns after abuse of trust claim

The executive principal of two Kent academies - who was suspended from his duties - has quit amid a police investigation.

Train delays after trespasser goes onto tracks

Train delays after trespasser goes onto tracks

Rail services have returned to normal after passengers suffered delays due to a trespasser spotted on the line earlier this morning.

Pier will be open in time for school holidays

Pier will be open in time for school holidays

A new leisure pier hoped to attract thousands of people to Folkestone will be ready in time for summer holidays, harbour owners say.

From Kent to the KC: Our boy's first year in the Premier League

From Kent to the KC: Our boy's first year in the Premier League

Read our interview with former Folkestone striker Johan ter Horst as he reaches the end of his first year with Hull City.

Look moo's back!

Look moo's back!

Highland cattle have returned to a grazing spot a year after they were successfully re-introduced back into the area for the first time in 90 years.

Lovin' it? McDonald's plans new restaurant

Lovin' it? McDonald's plans new restaurant

Fast food giant McDonald's has submitted a planning application for a new Kent restaurant and drive-thru.

Flying in to remote Nepal quake zones

Flying in to remote Nepal quake zones

A Kent charity is at the heart of operations to support victims of the Nepal earthquakes.

Double boost for Invicta

Double boost for Invicta

New directors and an increased sponsorship deal have come along at just the right time for Folkestone Invicta.

Harmison on his way back

Harmison on his way back

Kent's Ben Harmison is set to play for Folkestone against Hartley this weekend as he continues his recovery from a knee injury.

Man found dead after suspected fall

Man found dead after suspected fall

A man has died after a suspected fall from a viaduct.

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