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Fight breaks out in court during murder case

Fight breaks out in court during murder case

A murder hearing descended into a fist fight after a punch-up broke out in the dock.

Youths seen filming school building fire

Youths seen filming school building fire

Police want to trace two youths seen filming a fire after a suspected arson attack at a pre-school last night.

Giving Peace a Chance in Folkestone

Giving Peace a Chance in Folkestone

Artist Yoko Ono visited an exhibition to mark the anniversary of the First World War when she came to Folkestone yesterday.

Firefighters tackle serious house blaze

Firefighters tackle serious house blaze

A family of four fled their home and neighbouring houses had to be evacuated when a fire broke out.

Couple return home to burning house

Couple return home to burning house

A horrified couple found their house near Folkestone on fire after a day out

Panto leaps into life

Panto leaps into life

It may only be September but the Leas Cliff Hall is excitedly preparing for this year's pantomime, which launches this week.

Tory leader's dark secret as paedophile

Tory leader's dark secret as paedophile

An ex-Conservative branch chairman sexually assaulted three children and exchanged perverted child fantasies online.

Pigeon catcher home after 20ft roof plunge

Pigeon catcher home after 20ft roof plunge

A handyman is recovering after falling 20ft from a town hall roof while trying to catch pigeons.

Cugley still not keen on Guernsey trip

Cugley still not keen on Guernsey trip

Folkestone Invicta fly to Guernsey this weekend for a game manager Neil Cugley still feels shouldn’t be on their fixture list.

Taylor: Why I chose Invicta

Taylor: Why I chose Invicta

Folkestone's new signing Joe Taylor reveals why he turned down a reunion with Jim Ward at Whitstable to sign instead for Neil Cugley's side.

'Wanted foreign prisoner' found walking on motorway

'Wanted foreign prisoner' found walking on motorway

A suspected on-the-run foreign prisoner has been detained near the Channel Tunnel after being found walking on the M20.

Serious crash closes A20

Serious crash closes A20

Serious crash involving a motorcyclist closed part of a main dual carriageway in Kent this afternoon

Thousands of Gurkhas could miss out on pensions reform

Thousands of Gurkhas could miss out on pensions reform

Ministry of Defence hints thousands of Gurkhas could miss out due to the "rules of the game" during debate in House of Commons despite inquiry.

Invicta swoop for Taylor

Invicta swoop for Taylor

Former Sittingbourne striker Joe Taylor has left Farnborough and signed for Folkestone Invicta.

Three saved in flat fire drama

Three saved in flat fire drama

Two men and a woman were woken up before smoke overcame them in an early-hours blaze.

Cugley relishing Margate clash

Cugley relishing Margate clash

Folkestone Invicta meet big-spending Kent rivals Margate in the pick of the FA Cup ties this weekend and manager Neil Cugley can’t wait.

Folkestone's golden generation

Folkestone's golden generation

Meet the men who fired Folkestone's 1st XI back to the Kent Cricket League Premier Division.

Two charged with church theft

Two charged with church theft

Two people are due in court this week charged with thefts from a member of a church congregation.

Locomotive driven through Kent today

Locomotive driven through Kent today

Drivers were warned to expect delays today as a 70ft-long railway locomotive makes its way through Kent on motorways.

Kent Cricket League - in pictures

Kent Cricket League - in pictures

Picture action from the final weekend of matches in the Kent Cricket League

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