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Drink-driver banned twice in 10 years

Drink-driver banned twice in 10 years

A repeat drink-driver four times over the limit has received her second four-year ban in 10 years.

Smith set to miss derby

Smith set to miss derby

Folkestone will again be without Darren Smith when they clash with Kent rivals Faversham on Tuesday night.

Emin to flog original work at boot fair

Emin to flog original work at boot fair

Fancy getting your hands on an original Emin... from the back of an old Vauxhall from the artist herself?

Drummer's 500k miles in trusty Ford Escort

Drummer's 500k miles in trusty Ford Escort

A Kent jazz drummer has racked up half-a-million miles - enough for a trip to the moon and back - in his trusty Ford Escort van.

Man rescued 'hanging' from roof

Man rescued 'hanging' from roof

Emergency services were called after a man was left "hanging" from a rooftop when he fell from a ladder

Motorcyclist injured in crash

Motorcyclist injured in crash

A crash left a motorcyclist injured and a road closed in both directions this evening.

Cugley expecting big things

Cugley expecting big things

Folkestone boss Neil Cugley believes he's starting the season with a stronger squad than the one which reached the play-offs in May.

Bernard gets England call

Bernard gets England call

Kent’s young bowling sensation Hugh Bernard has been called up for international duty.

Prince Harry opens memorial to honour WWI fallen

Prince Harry opens memorial to honour WWI fallen

Prince Harry visited Folkestone in 2014 to unveil a memorial to the fallen heroes of the First World War.

Flying winger joins Invicta

Flying winger joins Invicta

Folkestone Invicta have signed former Tunbridge Wells winger Jon Pilbeam.

Prince Harry in Kent for tribute to WWI fallen heroes

Prince Harry in Kent for tribute to WWI fallen heroes

A much-loved royal will lead acts of remembrance in the county as we remember the start of the Great War 100 years ago.

Medals stolen as Britain celebrates war centenary

Medals stolen as Britain celebrates war centenary

Heartless thieves have stolen medals awarded to a Second World War pilot who died for his country.

Tunnel closed as man spotted in road

Tunnel closed as man spotted in road

Vehicles were trapped in a tunnel on a main road last night while emergency services tried to persuade a man to accept medical treatment.

Benches removed over "drunk" fears before Royal visit

Benches removed over "drunk" fears before Royal visit

Two benches have been removed days before Prince Harry visits Kent over fears of "drunks" hurling abuse at visitors.

Officers investigated over Jayden disappearance

Officers investigated over Jayden disappearance

Five police officers have been served with misconduct notices after a teenager was murdered by her ex-boyfriend.

Ex-council worker ordered to repay thousands

Ex-council worker ordered to repay thousands

A former council worker is ordered to repay thousands of pounds he stole from parking machines across a Kent district

Thieving postie stole hundreds of pounds from birthday cards

Thieving postie stole hundreds of pounds from birthday cards

A light-fingered postman is facing prison for taking hundreds of pounds from birthday cards at a sorting office.

Cugley keeps starting line-up under wraps

Cugley keeps starting line-up under wraps

Neil Cugley says Folkestone Invicta’s final pre-season run-out against AFC Hornchurch on Saturday presents an ideal test.

Woman died after taking prescribed drugs: Inquest

Woman died after taking prescribed drugs: Inquest

Tributes have been paid to a 25-year-old - as an inquest reveals she died suddenly after sharing prescription tablets with a friend.

Feathers ruffled as seagull 'photobombs' snap

Feathers ruffled as seagull 'photobombs' snap

A family photo took an unusual turn... when this seagull stuck his beak in.

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