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Gold! One bar found tonight in beach dig

Gold! One bar found tonight in beach dig

At least one group of amateur prospectors struck gold this evening as the digging continued until high tide on Folkestone beach.

Woman due in court after money stolen from a hospital

Woman due in court after money stolen from a hospital

Cash and a handbag were taken from a Kent hospital earlier this month in two separate incidences.

Artist Yoko set to visit war memorial

Artist Yoko set to visit war memorial

Yoko Ono is planning to pay her respects at a new Kent war memorial as her work goes on show at an arts festival.

End of an era as harbour landmark demolished

End of an era as harbour landmark demolished

This spectacular picture shows demolition work at the iconic control centre which has been derelict since ferry services left Folkestone.

Open auditions for parts in Leas Cliff panto

Open auditions for parts in Leas Cliff panto

Could you be taking part in the pantomime at Folkestone’s Leas Cliff Hall this Christmas? Oh yes you could!

Backlund joins FFX Yamaha

Backlund joins FFX Yamaha

Filip Backlund has taken Ian Hutchinson's place on the Folkestone-based FFX Yamaha team in the British Superbike Championship.

Bray keen to finish the job

Bray keen to finish the job

Folkestone can return to the Kent Cricket League Premier Division this weekend – and relegate fierce rivals Sibton Park in the process.

Tricky away tie for Invicta

Tricky away tie for Invicta

Folkestone have been warned to up their game or face an early FA Cup exit against lower-league opposition this weekend.

Tributes after death of former Folkestone Mayor

Tributes after death of former Folkestone Mayor

Sadness over passing of George Bunting, veteran Shepway councillor and former Folkestone Mayor.

Murder accused due to appear at Old Bailey

Murder accused due to appear at Old Bailey

The second person to be charged with murdering a man found stabbed is to appear at the Old Bailey in London next week.

WW1: Tales of compassion in face of terror

WW1: Tales of compassion in face of terror

Exactly 100 years ago, thousands of Belgian civilians fleeing from the marauding German Army landed in Kent as one town was hurled into WW1.

Invicta board have their say

Invicta board have their say

Folkestone Invicta have responded to the controversial comments made by their former chairman Mark Jenner last week.

Town's free parking extended

Town's free parking extended

Free parking in a town centre is being extended for shoppers and visitors in a bid help businesses, shops and restaurants.

Harbour festival goes down a treat

Harbour festival goes down a treat

Raft race and harbour festival lightens up weekend with a surprise or two in store

International tug of war for Folkestone

International tug of war for Folkestone

Heave! An international youth tug of war contest is coming to Folkestone.

Shepway bucks downward jobless trend

Shepway bucks downward jobless trend

The only district in Kent to see a rise in the number of residents joining the dole queue was Shepway.

Invicta chairman walks away

Invicta chairman walks away

Mark Jenner has resigned as chairman of Folkestone Invicta.

Folkestone out for revenge

Folkestone out for revenge

Andy Bray wants to set the record straight when his promotion-chasing Folkestone side clash with Hayes this weekend.

Invicta ready for the Premier

Invicta ready for the Premier

Promotion-chasing Folkestone have brought their Fullicks Stadium back up to Ryman League Premier Division standard.

FFX riders battle on

FFX riders battle on

Kent-based FFX Yamaha have vowed to bounce back from their tough weekend in the British Superbike Championship at Oulton Park.

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