Beer barrels saved from exploding

Firefighters stopped as many as 30 barrels of beer exploding when a blaze broke out in a pub car park.

Body of man, 21, found in caravan

A young man's body has been found in a caravan on farmland in Romney Marsh.

Hundreds of games stolen in Grand Theft Auto lorry heist

More than 200 copies of the new Grand Theft Auto V game - worth almost £8,500 - have been stolen from a lorry in a real-life grand theft.

Investigation into affray in Folkestone

Police are investigating an incident after they were called to reports of fighting in Foord Road yesterday.

Folkestone woman recalls knife terror ordeal

A woman from Folkestone tells the Kentish Express about her ordeal when robbers burst into her home brandishing 10-inch knives.

Old Town given boost with £1.3m lottery funding

The Old Town in Folkestone has been awarded £1.3m by the Heritage Lottery Fund to restore old buildings for community use.

Workers' bravery for rescuing lady in hotel fire awarded

Two hotel workers from the Folkestone Channel Tunnel Premier Inn are awarded for their bravery after rescuing an unconscious woman in a fire.

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Horse and pony stolen

A rescued horse and pony have been stolen in a field in Romney Marsh

Fresh appeal in Hawkinge robbery

A renewed appeal for witnesses has been launched following a violent robbery and assault on an elderly man at his home in Hawkinge.

Car ablaze on driveway

Firefighters smothered a blazing car on a driveway with foam.

Arsonists blasted over string of fires

Fire crews have hit out at suspected arsonists who set light to two wheelie bins and a motor bike within 20 minutes.

Man on crutches badly beaten for telling youths to stop climbing trees

This youth is being hunted after a man on crutches was repeatedly hit in the face for telling a group of teenagers to stop climbing trees.

Surge in crime at beauty spot over summer months

The Warren, one of Folkestone's most idyllic settings, has been littered with crime during the summer.

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Sprucing up Folkestone

You may have seen him around the town. Well, he's Peter Phillips, Folkestone's first Town Sprucer. But more money is needed for scheme to continue.

Anger as Leas Lift announce buggy fare

The Leas Lift in Folkestone is to start charging extra for buggies sparking anger among parents.

Channel Tunnel blaze sparks investigation

'Sick to my core' - Lumley attacks new Gurkha rules

Businesses urged to accept euros to boost tourist trade

Forget the day trips across the Channel, you could get a taste of continental Europe right here in Kent this summer.