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Asylum seekers moved on

Asylum seekers moved on

Dozens of asylum seekers who were transferred to Kent as an emergency measure have now been moved on.

Seen it now get the T-shirt

Seen it now get the T-shirt

In true entrepreneurial spirit, a clothing store near to Kent's latest Banksy have jumped on the opportunity and buzz around the town.

Scanner creates 3D portraits from plastic

Scanner creates 3D portraits from plastic

Visitors can see a miniature 3D version of themselves printed in front of them as part of a new art exhibition.

Town selected for award

Town selected for award

Folkestone is in the running to be named as having the best High Street in the country, it was announced today.

Neil Cugley - 900 not out

Neil Cugley - 900 not out

Click here to read our feature-length interview with Neil Cugley ahead of his 900th game in charge of Folkestone Invicta.

Body found in woodland

Body found in woodland

A body has been found after several police officers and the force helicopter were involved in a search in woodland today.

Warnings over hoax council calls

Warnings over hoax council calls

Residents are being warned about a number of hoax calls relating to council tax payments.

Cugley proud of home record

Cugley proud of home record

Folkestone return to the Fullicks Stadium this weekend looking to build on their stunning home record over the last year.

What do you do with a Banksy?

What do you do with a Banksy?

As art lovers flock to admire Kent's very own Banksy, we explore who owns the £300,000 artwork, how much it is worth - and what happens to it next.

Invicta finally win away

Invicta finally win away

Two goals from Ian Draycott fired Folkestone to their first away win of the season on Monday night.

Car overturns on main road

Car overturns on main road

Delays are expected after a car flipped onto its roof on a main access route out of town this afternoon.

Blaze at three-storey home

Blaze at three-storey home

More than a dozen firefighters tackled a blaze at a three-storey home.

Pet owner fined £2,600 after dogs send neighbours barking mad

Pet owner fined £2,600 after dogs send neighbours barking mad

A pair of noisy weimeraners landed their owner with a bill of more than £4,000 after neighbours complained.

Smith leaves Invicta - again

Smith leaves Invicta - again

Folkestone Invicta midfielder Darren Smith has called time on his third spell with the club.

MP: 'This cannot happen again'

MP: 'This cannot happen again'

A Kent MP reveals his shock at receiving a call just hours before 130 asylum seekers were moved into a seaside hotel.

Kent YouTube prankster branded 'sex pest' after videos

Kent YouTube prankster branded 'sex pest' after videos

A YouTube star from Kent has explained why he was seen groping women from behind in a 'prank' video which caused a huge backlash on social media.

Anger at by-election call hours after ex-mayor died

Anger at by-election call hours after ex-mayor died

A current mayor has hit out at council officers who made call about putting former mayor's seat up for election just hours after he passed away.

More than 100 asylum seekers moved to Kent hotel

More than 100 asylum seekers moved to Kent hotel

A seaside town is hosting dozens of asylum seekers - after they were moved there from London.

Invicta kids tipped to shine

Invicta kids tipped to shine

Manager Neil Cugley has backed emerging talents Jordan Wright and Callum Wraight to be stars of the future at Folkestone Invicta.

Crash hotspot reopens after another smash

Crash hotspot reopens after another smash

A road which has seen its fair share of crashes has reopened this afternoon following another smash involving a car and a lorry.

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