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Bishop couldn't work miracle after driving charge

Bishop couldn't work miracle after driving charge

A bishop - known for his 'mass miracles crusade' - has been banned from driving after telling the arresting officer he would "go to hell".

Invicta clear their debts

Invicta clear their debts

Folkestone Invicta are finally debt-free after paying off their CVA two months early.

Biker injured in morning crash

Biker injured in morning crash

A motorcyclist needed treatment from paramedics this morning after coming off his bike in an early morning crash.

Miller gives us an edge - Dixon

Miller gives us an edge - Dixon

Tim Dixon admits it would be a "massive loss" if striker Ashley Miller left Hythe to sign for their local rivals Folkestone.

Invicta out to topple leaders

Invicta out to topple leaders

Neil Cugley believes Folkestone can end Burgess Hill's unbeaten league record when they travel to Sussex on Wednesday night.

'Murderously angry' neighbour jailed

'Murderously angry' neighbour jailed

A man caught in a prolonged dispute threatened to leave his neighbour 'six feet under' and told police he planned to burn down his home.

Rust in peace? Memorial arch falls into disrepair

Rust in peace? Memorial arch falls into disrepair

Just six months after it was unveiled by Prince Harry, a memorial arch marking the centenary of the outbreak of the First World War is rusting.

Motorway closed after serious crash

Motorway closed after serious crash

The M20 has reopened after a man in his 50s suffered head injuries in a crash this morning and the air ambulance was required to land on the road.

Miller considering Invicta switch

Miller considering Invicta switch

Folkestone want to sign former Gills striker Ashley Miller from their local rivals Hythe.

How to drive an instructor round the bend...

How to drive an instructor round the bend...

As a learner car enters a roundabout, all the lessons in the world can't prepare for what happens next.

New monthly ceremony at Step Short memorial arch

New monthly ceremony at Step Short memorial arch

Future First World anniversaries such as Gallipoli and Somme to be marked.

Memorial garden for murdered teen

Memorial garden for murdered teen

A garden is set to be created in memory of a pregnant teenager who was murdered by her boyfriend, as his brother is set to be retried.

Fire rips through house in alleged arson attack

Fire rips through house in alleged arson attack

A man has been arrested in connection with an alleged arson attack which seriously damaged a house early today.

Booth explains Invicta exit

Booth explains Invicta exit

Departing striker Paul Booth reveals why he decided to leave Folkestone Invicta to sign for Tunbridge Wells.

Beach gold rush still on

Beach gold rush still on

A gold rush as part of a Kent arts festival in the summer is not over, as organisers say they believe treasure is still buried beneath the sand.

Booth on the move

Booth on the move

Prolific striker Paul Booth is leaving Folkestone Invicta to join Tunbridge Wells.

Blackout motorist caused cyclist's death

Blackout motorist caused cyclist's death

A Parkinson’s Disease sufferer who caused the death of a cyclist after he blacked out at the wheel of his car has been given a suspended sentence.

Boxing Day dippers brave sea despite weather warning

Boxing Day dippers brave sea despite weather warning

Hundreds of people descended on a beach on Boxing Day for the annual dip in the name of charity.

Man charged following serious assault

Man charged following serious assault

A man is due in court today and another man in his 30s is in hospital after an attack on Christmas Eve.

Elderly man hurt in cooker fire

Elderly man hurt in cooker fire

Victim treated after being affected by smoke.

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