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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.

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.

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