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Van's faulty light led to cannabis find

Van's faulty light led to cannabis find

Officers ended up discovering a mass cannabis storage site after the routine stopping of a van several miles away.

No moping allowed at Folkestone

No moping allowed at Folkestone

Boss Neil Cugley wants Folkestone Invicta to bounce back quickly after they were thrashed at Carshalton.

Suspected burglar arrested after bank cards recovered from drain

Suspected burglar arrested after bank cards recovered from drain

A man is suspected of stealing a purse from a home where gardening work was being carried out.

Suspect arrested by armed police charged with rape and firearm possession

Suspect arrested by armed police charged with rape and firearm possession

A suspected rapist who was captured by armed police on a busy town centre street has appeared in court.

Artisan Christmas market to launch in town centre

Artisan Christmas market to launch in town centre

A festive programme of events which includes a new artisan market and musical performances has been revealed.

Armed police swoop on town centre

Armed police swoop on town centre

Eyewitnesses describe hearing 'screaming and shouting' as police brandishing weapons make an arrest in a busy town centre street.

Club staff and police officers attacked on Halloween

Club staff and police officers attacked on Halloween

An appeal has been launched after police officers were punched, kicked and headbutted on Halloween, while staff at a nightclub were also assaulted.

Historic lift to be given new lease of life

Historic lift to be given new lease of life

A much-loved but broken cliff-side lift has been awarded a grant of £344,828 to help preserve it for the future.

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Man killed girl, 3, in 'fit of temper'

Man killed girl, 3, in 'fit of temper'

A man has been convicted of killing a toddler after she refused to eat lunch.

Door still open for teenage striker

Door still open for teenage striker

Boss Neil Cugley insists teenage striker Tyler Sterling still has a future at Folkestone - despite joining rivals Hythe on a one-month loan.

'Social media will fuel the genocide of my generation'

'Social media will fuel the genocide of my generation'

The 14-year-old daughter of a Kent MP has spoken out about the danger of self-harm content online.

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Seal pup with injured mouth rescued from beach

Seal pup with injured mouth rescued from beach

A grey seal pup who was discovered on a beach has been taken into the care of a wildlife centre.

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FA Trophy draw

FA Trophy draw

The draw has been made for the first round of the FA Trophy.

Celebrity chef Mark Sargeant leaves Rocksalt

Celebrity chef Mark Sargeant leaves Rocksalt

A Michelin starred chef who worked with Gordon Ramsey has announced he is stepping down from his pub and restaurant empire.

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Pensioner 'seriously injured' in hit-and-run

Pensioner 'seriously injured' in hit-and-run

A woman in her 70s was taken to hospital after being hit by a car which failed to stop at the scene.

Dispersal order put in place for town

Dispersal order put in place for town

Police are putting a 48-hour dispersal order across an entire town after increased reports of anti-social behaviour.

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Friends tour all 43 Martello Towers

Friends tour all 43 Martello Towers

Two friends spent eight days visiting every Martello Tower in the county and beyond, some which have found a new lease of life.

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Dog park can stay despite objections

Dog park can stay despite objections

Owners of a dog walking park have spoken of their relief after it was finally given planning permission.

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Cugs: Striker Smith can play even better

Cugs: Striker Smith can play even better

There is more to come from hitman David Smith, according to Folkestone Invicta manager Neil Cugley.

Future of 'vital' town sprucer project at risk

Future of 'vital' town sprucer project at risk

Two 'vital' community projects - including one which keeps a town tidy - are at risk of closing if a new leader is not found.

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