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Police continue appeal for missing Sussex man

Police continue appeal for missing Sussex man

Appeal for missing Sussex man who may have travelled to Folkestone is launched by police

'Racing' teen's last moments caught on camera

'Racing' teen's last moments caught on camera

A motorcyclist was said to be doing double the 60mph speed limit as he 'raced a pal' on the A20 just moments before a fatal crash, a court heard.

Sad end for ter Horst

Sad end for ter Horst

Johan ter Horst was lost for words after his Folkestone Invicta career ended in play-off heartbreak.

We're at a crossroads - Cugley

We're at a crossroads - Cugley

Neil Cugley believes Folkestone Invicta need a major backer rather than a begging bowl if they are to move on.

Tredwell playing club cricket

Tredwell playing club cricket

England and Kent star James Tredwell turned out for Folkestone Cricket Club on Saturday.

Elderly man hit by car taken to hospital

Elderly man hit by car taken to hospital

An elderly man has been taken to hospital after being knocked down by a car in a town centre

Woman charged with arson after flat blaze

Woman charged with arson after flat blaze

A woman has been charged with arson after two people were taken to hospital following a "very severe" flat fire.

Crews tackle serious house fire

Crews tackle serious house fire

Firefighters dealt with a fire at a home in Linden Crescent, Folkestone, last night.

Asbestos risk following damage to hospital

Asbestos risk following damage to hospital

Potentially harmful particles were disturbed when the roof of a hospital was damaged.

Play-off final shootout woe for Folkestone

Play-off final shootout woe for Folkestone

Folkestone Invicta lose Ryman League, Division 1 South play-off final 3-1 on penalties against Leatherhead.

Mum claimed £34k in benefits... after five children taken into care

Mum claimed £34k in benefits... after five children taken into care

A mother-of-five in denial that her children had been taken into care fraudulently claimed more than £34,000 in benefits.

Teenage girl badly beaten outside cafe

Teenage girl badly beaten outside cafe

The hunt is on for three people who are said to have repeatedly punched and kicked a 16-year-old girl outside a cafe.

UKIP poster 'hate' messages probed by police

UKIP poster 'hate' messages probed by police

Police are investigating reports of criminal damage to UKIP posters in Kent after messages were daubed on them in an alleged hate crime.

Invicta so close to promotion

Invicta so close to promotion

A huge crowd will cram into the Fullicks Stadium on Saturday when Folkestone and Leatherhead clash in the Ryman South play-off final.

Rogue traders offer "wall repairs"

Rogue traders offer "wall repairs"

Dodgy traders are offering so-called wall repairs and driveway work in Shepway.

Saga worker dies after 'bust-up' with bouncers at company do

Saga worker dies after 'bust-up' with bouncers at company do

Two bouncers have denied killing a partygoer whose heart and lungs stopped worked following a tussle at an office party.

Judge orders inquiry into police probe after bleach attack

Judge orders inquiry into police probe after bleach attack

Prosecutors have been given two weeks by a judge to report on "serious errors" in a police investigation after a woman was attacked with bleach.

Prince to mark WWI in Kent

Prince to mark WWI in Kent

Prince Harry is to visit the county as the royal guest of honour for the First World War commemorations this summer.

Cugley: That's for the fans

Cugley: That's for the fans

Folkestone manager Neil Cugley dedicated his side's play-off semi-final win to the club's loyal supporters.

Saga confirms stock exchange move

Saga confirms stock exchange move

Kent-based Saga has today confirmed it will be floated on the stock exchange later this year.

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