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'The Devil never forgets what people have done'

'The Devil never forgets what people have done'

Those were the chilling words issued by an ex-convict... as he vowed to make his ex-wife's life hell on release from prison.

Ska event off say organisers

Ska event off say organisers

The Ska Splash event planned for August bank holiday weekend has been cancelled, organisers say

New home for abandoned pig

New home for abandoned pig

A pig who was left on her own on land in Folkestone, after her owners moved away, is now settling into a new home.

What’s in this week’s Folkestone & Hythe Express?

What’s in this week’s Folkestone & Hythe Express?

Here’s a sneak peek at what’s been making the news in Folkestone & Hythe this week. The Folkestone and Hythe Express is out tomorrow - just 65p

Road to reopen following landslip

Road to reopen following landslip

Road closed following landslip in weekend's storm due to reopen on Thursday

Retired diplomat cleared after driving into path of train

Retired diplomat cleared after driving into path of train

A former ambassador has walked free from court - despite driving his car onto an unmanned rail crossing just seconds ahead of a train.

Fire crews tackle Metropole blaze

Fire crews tackle Metropole blaze

Two fire crews called to blaze in fourth floor flat this lunchtime

Store evacuated after fire

Store evacuated after fire

A major Folkestone store was evacuated after a deep fat fryer caught light

Road closed after landslip

Road closed after landslip

The Road of Remembrance has been taped off to both drivers and pedestrians following a landslide

Work to start on town road

Work to start on town road

Major work to return Tram Road in Folkestone to a two-way carriageway begins this week. Plus emergency closure to repair water main in Sandgate

Boy held over 'sex attack' on teenager

Boy held over 'sex attack' on teenager

A teenager has been arrested after reports of a sexual assault on a 17-year-old girl in a subway.

Join our debate - how would you improve town centre?

Join our debate - how would you improve town centre?

Our columnist has suggested 10 ways to improve Folkestone town centre. Do you agree and what would you add to the list?

New arrivals need naming

New arrivals need naming

Half-term challenge for visitors to Port Lympne wildlife park as park launch competition to name their two new cheetah cubs

Picket held at Saga offices

Picket held at Saga offices

Union representatives will be staging a protest today outside the Saga headquarters in Folkestone

Jenner anxious not to disrupt winning side

Jenner anxious not to disrupt winning side

Folkestone chairman Mark Jenner admits financial help is needed if the club is to hold onto their star players.

Porter: We can't compete at the top end

Porter: We can't compete at the top end

Hythe boss Scott Porter reveals how the resignation of Paul Markland as chairman has changed the financial landscape at Reachfields.

Teens arrested following street brawl

Teens arrested following street brawl

Two teenagers have been arrested following a brawl involving around 30 people on Friday night

What’s in this week’s Folkestone & Hythe Express?

What’s in this week’s Folkestone & Hythe Express?

Here’s a sneak peek at what’s been making the news in Folkestone & Hythe this week. The Folkestone and Hythe Express is out tomorrow - just 65p

Invicta reveal financial picture

Invicta reveal financial picture

Folkestone Invicta need to raise £10,000 to keep their promotion-chasing squad together.

Funeral of teenager found in grave held in Cheriton

Funeral of teenager found in grave held in Cheriton

Family and friends attended the funeral in Cheriton of 17-year-old Jayden Parkinson, whose body was found in a church cemetery

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