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Four charged after huge police response in town centre

Four charged after huge police response in town centre

Four men have been charged with burglary following a huge emergency response in a town centre.

Invicta aim to spring surprise

Invicta aim to spring surprise

There should not be any issues for Folkestone’s players when it comes to motivating themselves to face the leaders, joint-boss Roland Edge believes.

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Mysterious lights spotted in sky above Kent park

Mysterious lights spotted in sky above Kent park

A line of mysterious lights caught on camera above a popular park this evening are believed to be Elon Musk’s Starlink satellites.

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New York City-style dive bar to open in town

New York City-style dive bar to open in town

An eatery inspired by American dive bars is set to open at the site of a former Italian restaurant.

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Emergency services called after two children reported missing at beach

Emergency services called after two children reported missing at beach

Two children have been found safe and well after they were reported missing at a popular beach.

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Emergency services search for missing person

Emergency services search for missing person

Rescue teams are out in force after concerns were raised for a missing person.

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Taxi going at 94mph on motorway stopped by police during crackdown

Taxi going at 94mph on motorway stopped by police during crackdown

A taxi driver speeding at 94mph and a motorcyclists going at 67mph in a 30mph zone, were among several offenders spotted during a traffic operation.

Army of ‘ghost soldiers’ to return to harbour station

Army of ‘ghost soldiers’ to return to harbour station

An art installation which projects images of soldiers who left for war from Kent is returning on remembrance weekend.

Six arrests after huge emergency response in town centre

Six arrests after huge emergency response in town centre

Six people have been arrested following a huge emergency service response in a town centre.

'My frail and vulnerable mum was left in the cold – it’s just atrocious’

'My frail and vulnerable mum was left in the cold – it’s just atrocious’

A “frail and vulnerable” woman was left waiting in the cold for more than an hour - as there was no room for her wheelchair on a bus.

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Work stops on new homes near park after archaeological discovery

Work stops on new homes near park after archaeological discovery

Work to build five homes opposite a park has been halted after builders made an archaeological discovery.

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New play park set for seafront – but it will only last eight years

New play park set for seafront – but it will only last eight years

A new play park is set to open at a popular seaside attraction - but the site will only have an eight-year lifespan.

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Regis an instant Invicta hit

Regis an instant Invicta hit

Midfielder Chris Regis made an immediate impact on his Folkestone debut - and joint-head coach Micheal Everitt believes there is more to come.

'This tiny backstreet restaurant is a real hidden gem'

'This tiny backstreet restaurant is a real hidden gem'

It may be a little off the beaten track, but our reporter says this warm and welcoming spot will richly reward those who seek it out.

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Festive market returns to seaside attraction hotspot

Festive market returns to seaside attraction hotspot

Festive shopping is set to return to a popular seaside visitor attraction and is promising to be its “biggest and most magical year yet”.

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‘Whistling’ seafront homes hit market for £2.1m

‘Whistling’ seafront homes hit market for £2.1m

Twenty seafront homes, which create a “grating whistling” and are set to “gentrify” a town are launching this weekend for £2.1 million

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Disgust as ‘black mould’ appears on town centre sports shop ceiling

Disgust as ‘black mould’ appears on town centre sports shop ceiling

Images have emerged of what appears to be black mould growing on the ceiling of a town centre sports shop.

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Teen tried to rape woman walking alone after lurking in woods

Teen tried to rape woman walking alone after lurking in woods

A teenager subjected a woman to an "extremely violent and terrifying" rape attempt as she walked through woods alone.

‘People were queuing out the door - so we’ve tripled in size!’

‘People were queuing out the door - so we’ve tripled in size!’

A restaurant has tripled in size after becoming so popular that hungry customers were left queuing in the rain.

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Isthmian League round-up

Isthmian League round-up

Folkestone Invicta came from behind to claim their first win in eight matches on Saturday.

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