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Cheeky spectacle as naked bike ride set to return

Cheeky spectacle as naked bike ride set to return

Cyclists are gearing up to flash the flesh at a naked bike ride, with participants urged to "ride as bare as you dare" to save the environment.

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Just Eat drivers to strike over low pay

Just Eat drivers to strike over low pay

A group of fast food delivery drivers say cuts to pay have left them struggling to survive at a time of rising fuel costs.

Dealer used child to deliver crack and heroin

Dealer used child to deliver crack and heroin

A drug dealer who used a child to deliver crack cocaine and heroin has been locked up.

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Woman at centre of house fire murder investigation named

Woman at centre of house fire murder investigation named

A woman at the centre of a murder investigation has been named while a man has appeared in court and indicated he will deny the charge.

Gravestones destroyed by fallen trees

Gravestones destroyed by fallen trees

A number of gravestones have been destroyed by fallen trees as a result of Storm Eunice.

Get behind us, urges Invicta boss Cugs

Get behind us, urges Invicta boss Cugs

Boss Neil Cugley admits Folkestone’s home support will be vital ahead of a run of home fixtures.

Identity of 'murdered' woman remains a mystery one year on

Identity of 'murdered' woman remains a mystery one year on

We return to a flat where the discovery of a woman's body a year ago sparked a murder probe – but police still haven't revealed who she was.

Murder arrest after woman dies in house fire

Murder arrest after woman dies in house fire

Police have arrested a 24-year-old man on suspicion of murder following a fatal house fire.

Skate park and running track to open soon

Skate park and running track to open soon

A town's sporting scene is to receive a boost this year with the opening of two new landmark venues.

Manhunt after fatal 'arson' attack

Manhunt after fatal 'arson' attack

Police were searching for a man in connection with a suspicious fire which resulted in a person dying.

Person dies in suspicious house fire

Person dies in suspicious house fire

Police are investigating the cause of a fatal house fire.

Neighbour 'living in fear' after racist bully's knife attack

Neighbour 'living in fear' after racist bully's knife attack

A racist bully who brandished a knife as he threatened his neighbours has been jailed.

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High-achieving student 'sacrificial lamb' for county lines gang

High-achieving student 'sacrificial lamb' for county lines gang

A high-achieving student became a "sacrificial lamb" for county lines drug dealers after becoming addicted to cannabis.

Cugley keeps perspective after away defeat

Cugley keeps perspective after away defeat

Folkestone manager Neil Cugley was keen to put their defeat to Isthmian Premier play-off rivals Hornchurch into perspective.

Oh lord! Man in Sir Ian mask dupes autograph hunters

Oh lord! Man in Sir Ian mask dupes autograph hunters

Lord of the Rings fans have been told that an imposter pretending to be Sir Ian McKellen signed autographs at an event organised by a Kent promoter.

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Adventure golf course planned for harbour

Adventure golf course planned for harbour

A seaside tourist destination could soon be home to a new 12-hole mini-golf course next door to popular bars and restaurants.

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Bus and multiple cars involved in crash

Bus and multiple cars involved in crash

Several vehicles including a double decker bus have been involved in an accident.

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Cugley's men tackle form team Hornchurch this Saturday

Cugley's men tackle form team Hornchurch this Saturday

Folkestone Invicta cross the water this weekend to try and halt Hornchurch’s impressive run.

Men caught taking cooking oil from takeaway

Men caught taking cooking oil from takeaway

Two men have been arrested after being spotted wheeling cooking oil away from a restaurant.

Search carried out following concerns for person

Search carried out following concerns for person

A search was carried out this morning following concerns for a person's welfare near the beach.

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