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Ex-Conservative chairman admits child sex abuse

Ex-Conservative chairman admits child sex abuse

The former chairman of a Conservative association only admitted child sex abuse after forcing a young victim to relive her ordeal in court.

Murder suspect 'was victim of assault'

Murder suspect 'was victim of assault'

A dealer accused of murdering a 20-year-old in a row over drugs has said HE was the victim of an unprovoked attack.

Banksy not sold yet but family 'open to offers'

Banksy not sold yet but family 'open to offers'

Family say Kent's Banksy has not been sold and they're "open to offers" as last section removed amid calls led by MP to keep it in town.

Banksy sale proceeds 'will go to charity'

Banksy sale proceeds 'will go to charity'

Proceeds from the sale of Folkestone's Banksy will go to a cancer charity, it has been revealed.

Hundreds cram in for Levellers

Hundreds cram in for Levellers

Gallery special: Levellers play to packed out Leas Cliff Hall last night. Can you spot yourself in the crowd?

Step away from the shaver and join fundraising team

Step away from the shaver and join fundraising team

As Movember kicks off on Saturday, join in with Team Molkestone who are creating a whole town effort for the men's health charity event.

Beauty or the beast?

Beauty or the beast?

It's said beauty is in the eye of the beholder. Some cherish the British seagull while others see them as vermin. A Kent artist hopes to change that.

Man killed by HGV at lorry park

Man killed by HGV at lorry park

A 35-year-old man has died after being hit by a lorry at a service station off the M20.

Witnesses charged with assault in bizarre trial twist

Witnesses charged with assault in bizarre trial twist

Three men who were due to give evidence after they stopped a knifeman fleeing the scene found THEY were being charged with assault.

Jail for robber who threatened victim with knife

Jail for robber who threatened victim with knife

A man who threatened to stab his victim after stealing his bike has been jailed for 18 months.

Ryman League round-up

Ryman League round-up

Round-up of all the games on Saturday in the Ryman League involving Kent sides.

Double victory for Tories in Folkestone by-elections

Double victory for Tories in Folkestone by-elections

Conservatives see off Ukip in district and town poll.

The night Stardust came to Kent

The night Stardust came to Kent

Promoter remembers the late Alvin Stardust's "brilliant" performance in Kent.

Town called to polls

Town called to polls

Voters are heading to the polls today for a by-election for two council seats - one on a town council and the other for the district council.

Historic church at risk

Historic church at risk

An historic church overlooking the harbour has been added to the register of buildings at risk by English Heritage.

Appeal after pair 'punch and kick' man to the ground

Appeal after pair 'punch and kick' man to the ground

Police have launched an appeal to find two men after a town centre attack left a man in his 20s in hospital with injuries to his neck, face and chest.

Cannabis factory discovered in town centre blaze

Cannabis factory discovered in town centre blaze

Firefighters stumbled across a huge cannabis factory in a town centre following a fire at an empty shop.

Friends' silence cost vital time, says detective

Friends' silence cost vital time, says detective

Officers investigating a murder have claimed the victim's friends' refusal to answer questions wasted valuable time and destroyed forensic evidence.

Cugley relishing home comforts

Cugley relishing home comforts

Folkestone finally return to the Fullicks Stadium this weekend after playing eight of their last nine games away from home.

Delays after crash on major road

Delays after crash on major road

Drivers are warned to expect delays after a crash blocked the London-bound stretch of the A20.

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