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Fire smoke-logs house

Fire smoke-logs house

A kitchen fire in Folkestone destroyed the cooker and spread smoke to the rest of the house.

Hythe quit Kent Senior Cup

Hythe quit Kent Senior Cup

Hythe Town have forfeited their Kent Senior Cup quarter-final at Bromley because they don't have enough fit players to field a team.

Police step up school patrols amid stranger danger alert

Police step up school patrols amid stranger danger alert

Police are urging parents to be extra vigilant after a man acted suspiciously on two occasions near young children.

Man in dock over father-of-two's murder

Man in dock over father-of-two's murder

A man has been remanded in custody today after appearing at crown court charged with murdering a father-of-two found unconscious in car park.

Dolan: I needed a fresh start

Dolan: I needed a fresh start

Highly-rated Ronnie Dolan has explained why he left Hythe Town to join their league rivals Hastings United.

We must maintain our standards

We must maintain our standards

Folkestone manager Neil Cugley has warned his players to raise their game ahead of Saturday’s clash with free-scoring Tooting & Mitcham.

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

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

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

Thieves swipe Virgin Mary statue from church on Remembrance Sunday

Thieves swipe Virgin Mary statue from church on Remembrance Sunday

Heartless thieves have stolen a statue of the Virgin Mary from a church as worshippers paid their respects to war heroes.

Man dies after being hit by car

Man dies after being hit by car

A man has died in hospital after being knocked down by a car when he is believed to have been crossing the road.

Family 'overwhelmed' at support after dad dies in car park attack

Family 'overwhelmed' at support after dad dies in car park attack

A family have paid a touching tribute to 'always smiling' dad Tim Clayton, as a man appears in court accused of his murder.

Four arrested after fight

Four arrested after fight

Police have arrested four men on suspicion of assault after reports of a town centre fight between a group this afternoon.

Man seriously hurt in accident

Man seriously hurt in accident

A pedestrian has been left with serious head injuries after being hit by a car at a junction.

Big reward offered in hunt for axe-wielding robbers

Big reward offered in hunt for axe-wielding robbers

A £10,000 reward is being put up to catch a robbery gang who terrorised a bookmaker.

Ferry and rail vision unveiled for harbour

Ferry and rail vision unveiled for harbour

Ambitious plans have been revealed to preserve a harbour railway and relaunch a ferry service from the port.

Efit released after 'fake policeman' burglary

Efit released after 'fake policeman' burglary

Police have released an efit of a suspect who tricked an elderly woman during a distraction burglary in Hawkinge.

Cugley expecting direct approach

Cugley expecting direct approach

Folkestone are braced for an aerial bombardment when they clash with Kent rivals Faversham this weekend.

Kent rivals poised for decider

Kent rivals poised for decider

Passions will run high tonight when Hythe and Whitstable clash in the FA Trophy for the second time in five days.

Teenager jailed after stabbing his best friend with dagger

Teenager jailed after stabbing his best friend with dagger

A teen with a fascination for knives has been locked up after losing his temper and twice stabbing his best friend with a knife in a "childish" row.

What's in this week's Folkestone and Hythe Express?

What's in this week's Folkestone and Hythe Express?

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

Flasher spotted performing 'indecent act' in park

Flasher spotted performing 'indecent act' in park

Police are looking for a man who was engaging in an 'indecent act' in Lower Radnor Park in Folkestone

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