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Invicta boss proud to see another striker progress

Invicta boss proud to see another striker progress

Folkestone manager Neil Cugley is happy to have helped another young striker into the full-time game.

Thug lunged at police dog with zombie knife

Thug lunged at police dog with zombie knife

A man who lunged at a police dog with a zombie knife before fleeing and getting caught by armed officers has been jailed.

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Have your say on park plans

Have your say on park plans

A consultation has been launched to gauge the public's views on divisive plans for a coastal beauty spot.

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Refugee is special guest at match

Refugee is special guest at match

A young Ukrainian refugee forced to flee the war in his homeland was a special guest at a football match on Saturday.

Callous Subway boss jailed for killing courier

Callous Subway boss jailed for killing courier

A speeding subway boss who smoked cannabis before a fatal hit-and-run has been jailed.

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'I think we've killed him – let's run away to Blackpool'

'I think we've killed him – let's run away to Blackpool'

A murder trial jury has been told that lovers accused of killing a man discussed running away together just minutes after the attack.

Kids call for action after girl hit by car

Kids call for action after girl hit by car

A class of primary school pupils has joined a road safety campaign by hand-delivering letters to their MP.

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Grandmother, 92, died in care home in 'unwitnessed incident'

Grandmother, 92, died in care home in 'unwitnessed incident'

Family of a 92-year-old who died following an unwitnessed incident at a residential home call for improved standards in the care sector.

Cugley: We lacked a bit of sharpness against Gills

Cugley: We lacked a bit of sharpness against Gills

Folkestone Invicta boss Neil Cugley wants his side’s forward play to sharpen up after watching their weekend pre-season opener.

Taxi fares could jump 10% amid driver shortages

Taxi fares could jump 10% amid driver shortages

A council is seeking to raise prices for the first time in a decade as the cost of living crisis begins to hit the cab trade.

Harper's happy birthday thanks to Kent cake company

Harper's happy birthday thanks to Kent cake company

The youngest member of the Beckham family has been celebrating in style thanks to a cake made by a bakery in the county.

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Folkestone signings add up

Folkestone signings add up

Manager Neil Cugley has revealed a budget increase has helped him attract international quality to Folkestone.

Couple kissed and cuddled after beating 'dad' to death

Couple kissed and cuddled after beating 'dad' to death

A couple have admitted killing a man they called "dad" but denied murder.

Striker joins Folkestone

Striker joins Folkestone

Folkestone have boosted their frontline with their latest summer signing.

Home Secretary's plans for barracks ruled unlawful by High Court

Home Secretary's plans for barracks ruled unlawful by High Court

The High Court has ruled the government's plans to house asylum seekers in dilapidated barracks until 2026 are unlawful, it's been reported.

Soldier who died at Army camp found hanged

Soldier who died at Army camp found hanged

An inquest has heard how the body of a 23-year-old soldier was found at an Army base in Kent.

'Go now,' Howard tells Johnson

'Go now,' Howard tells Johnson

A former Conservative leader and Kent MP has told Prime Minister Boris Johnson to quit after a double by-election calamity.

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New venture from Champagne Bar team

New venture from Champagne Bar team

The family behind an award-winning seaside bar are to expand their offering with a new 'tasting rooms' restaurant just yards away.

Seizure of £315k from car boot helps snare dealer

Seizure of £315k from car boot helps snare dealer

Brothers involved in the supply of drugs were caught out after police found bundles of cash and an encrypted mobile phone after stopping a car.

Family pelted with stones after being racially abused

Family pelted with stones after being racially abused

A man and his dog were attacked and a family pelted with stones in two incidents of racial abuse within minutes of each other in a seaside town.

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