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Suspected drug dealer arrested

Suspected drug dealer arrested

A vehicle stop led police to discover drugs believed to be cocaine, cash and phones after searching a property.

Cugley: Yusuff wanted new deal

Cugley: Yusuff wanted new deal

Boss Neil Cugley has revealed prolific striker Ade Yusuff signed a two-year contract at Folkestone - after suggesting the deal himself!

Pair winched to safety in beach rescue

Pair winched to safety in beach rescue

A coastguard helicopter had to be scrambled after a 999 call reporting people in distress by the shoreline.

Rescue dog seriously injured days after arriving at forever home

Rescue dog seriously injured days after arriving at forever home

A charity is trying to raise £7,000 for a greyhound's vet bills after he suffered serious injuries just days after arriving at his forever home.

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Traffic queues as freight backs up

Traffic queues as freight backs up

Motorists are being warned of delays due to heavy freight traffic heading to Eurotunnel and Dover.

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From BAFTAs to bombs: Kent journalist on covering Ukraine

From BAFTAs to bombs: Kent journalist on covering Ukraine

A BAFTA-winning Kent journalist who was part of the only team of journalists inside the US Capitol during rioting is now covering the war in Ukraine.

Biker wheelied into off-duty police officer

Biker wheelied into off-duty police officer

A motorcyclist has been cleared of attempting to cause an off-duty police officer grievous bodily harm after crashing into him.

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Arrest after pavement defecator caught on camera

Arrest after pavement defecator caught on camera

A woman has been arrested after CCTV caught a person pooing on a pavement.

Woman defecating in street caught on camera

Woman defecating in street caught on camera

IMAGE WARNING - Footage has captured the moment a women stops to poo on a pavement outside a shop.

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Macknade to open new seaside restaurant

Macknade to open new seaside restaurant

A popular food and drink business is set to open its newest location at a development with stunning sea views.

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Restoration of much-loved seafront venue set to start

Restoration of much-loved seafront venue set to start

Work is finally set to begin on the long-awaited redevelopment of a Edwardian tearoom and theatre which has stood derelict for years.

Motorcyclist 'mowed down' off-duty police officer

Motorcyclist 'mowed down' off-duty police officer

A man is accused of injuring an off-duty police officer after hitting him with his motorbike.

US jury finds celeb chef did sexually assault flight attendant

US jury finds celeb chef did sexually assault flight attendant

A restaurateur accused of a hotel sex attack says he 'vehemently' denies all accusations of assault despite a jury's finding in a civil case.

Pair 'tried to pass off £12k cash as family gifts'

Pair 'tried to pass off £12k cash as family gifts'

Two men have been arrested after reportedly trying to leave the country with £12,000 in cash.

Big decision for Invicta striker

Big decision for Invicta striker

Neil Cugley feels striker David Smith would benefit from another season at Folkestone.

Parents call for action on ‘danger’ road after girl, 11, hit while crossing

Parents call for action on ‘danger’ road after girl, 11, hit while crossing

Parents of an 11-year-old hit while crossing a road are demanding safety measures on the "notoriously dangerous" stretch.

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'It's like a pub on steroids'

'It's like a pub on steroids'

A 16th century pub’s extension plans have been rejected after councillors feared the building would overrun a village.

Teenagers charged with attempted murder after double stabbing

Teenagers charged with attempted murder after double stabbing

Two teenagers have been charged with attempted murder after a double stabbing.

Rare orchids 'almost certainly doomed' after 'dim' heist

Rare orchids 'almost certainly doomed' after 'dim' heist

A significant number of late spider orchids have been stolen from Kent while a different species was stolen from east Sussex two days later.

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Athletics track opening date revealed

Athletics track opening date revealed

The long-awaited opening of a town's newest sporting facility is to expected to take place this summer after delays during construction.

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