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Owners of infamous Kent hotel named UK's worst for 10th year running

Owners of infamous Kent hotel named UK's worst for 10th year running

A hotel chain behind one of Kent's most recognisable seaside hotels has been rated worst in the UK for the tenth year running.

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Car crashes into roundabout

Car crashes into roundabout

Police tape was wrapped around a car after it crashed into the middle of a roundabout.

New role for legendary ex-Folkestone boss

New role for legendary ex-Folkestone boss

Long-serving former manager Neil Cugley has been handed a new position at Folkestone.

No room for complacency for Folkestone

No room for complacency for Folkestone

Roland Edge says Folkestone tonight will not be underestimating Lewes ahead of the Isthmian Premier match between the two teams.

M20 shut after 'medical incident in vehicle'

M20 shut after 'medical incident in vehicle'

Part of the M20 was closed following a medical incident in a vehicle, with traffic being diverted off the carriageway.

Opening date for huge new McDonald's finally revealed

Opening date for huge new McDonald's finally revealed

The opening date for a highly-anticipated two-storey drive-thru located in a town's Tesco car park has now been confirmed.

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The £3 million apartment next to Iceland car park

The £3 million apartment next to Iceland car park

A “luxury” sea view flat situated next to an Iceland car park has gone on the market for almost £3 million - even before having been built.

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Woman feared she might die after 'cowardly' alleyway attack

Woman feared she might die after 'cowardly' alleyway attack

A young woman feared she might die after an attacker smashed her head against the wall of a dark alleyway.

Dad secretly built cocaine enterprise behind partner's back

Dad secretly built cocaine enterprise behind partner's back

A father-of-three secretly built a cocaine enterprise worth more than £40k behind his partner's back after losing his job.

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Red-faced council's £260 bill as untaxed van clamped

Red-faced council's £260 bill as untaxed van clamped

Locals have scoffed at a Kent council forced to pay £260 after having one if its vehicles clamped by government authorities.

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League points Folkestone's focus

League points Folkestone's focus

Improving Folkestone’s league position is the main priority, according to Micheal Everitt.

Huge profits for firm running Kent asylum seeker base

Huge profits for firm running Kent asylum seeker base

A company contracted by the Home Office to house asylum seekers has seen its profits soar as record numbers arrive in the UK.

'Kent's newest Taco Bell could give town's McDonald's a run for its money'

'Kent's newest Taco Bell could give town's McDonald's a run for its money'

We joined queuing punters keen to grab a bite at the county's latest Taco Bell - which has opened today opposite a long-established McDonald's.

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Woman found dead in basement

Woman found dead in basement

A woman who was found dead in the basement of her house has been named.

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Two arrests as brawl breaks out in pub garden

Two arrests as brawl breaks out in pub garden

Police have arrested two men following a fight between groups of people in a pub garden.

Pals prepare to come up against each other

Pals prepare to come up against each other

Friends tonight will come up against each other when Folkestone host Faversham in the Velocity Cup.

Kent's biggest Halloween displays

Kent's biggest Halloween displays

From pirates, giant spiders and haunted graveyards, homes across Kent have been transformed into spooky displays this Halloween.

Everitt: Trophy win was for 'Mr Folkestone'

Everitt: Trophy win was for 'Mr Folkestone'

Micheal Everitt dedicated Folkestone’s win to “Mr Folkestone” Neil Cugley as they progressed in the FA Trophy.

Mystery over iconic sign's new look

Mystery over iconic sign's new look

A distinctive sign in a seaside town has been replaced by the word 'skeletons' in the run-up to Halloween.

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FA Trophy report: Late show sees Invicta through

FA Trophy report: Late show sees Invicta through

Life for Folkestone without Neil Cugley as manager started with a dramatic late success over league rivals Horsham in the FA Trophy.

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