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Litterbug is tracked down in London and fined

Litterbug is tracked down in London and fined

A man who littered twice during a day trip to the coast was tracked down to his London home and issued with a £400 fine.

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Wynter's retirement U-turn

Wynter's retirement U-turn

Tom Wynter’s retirement proved short-lived - and Hythe manager Steve Watt smells a rat.

Man dies after medical incident near beach

Man dies after medical incident near beach

Police, ambulance and fire crews were called to a seafront this afternoon after a man died following a medical incident.

Cugs' big call pays off

Cugs' big call pays off

Manager Neil Cugley could hardly have been happier with Folkestone’s win over Worthing.

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Adorable puppy rescued from cliff

Adorable puppy rescued from cliff

A gorgeous puppy was rescued from a clifftop after going missing for 48 hours.

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Blood stains at spot where man was attacked

Blood stains at spot where man was attacked

Police tape and blood stains mark the spot where a man was reportedly attacked by two other men on a coastal path.

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250 ants discovered in unopened box after eight months

250 ants discovered in unopened box after eight months

Hundreds of ants found in small tubes in a box, which had been unopened for eight months, have now been rescued.

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Isthmian League round-up

Isthmian League round-up

Danny Kedwell gets his first win in management, Folkestone and Margate are off the mark and Sittingbourne enjoy opening-day victory.

Images released after men steal handbag from woman

Images released after men steal handbag from woman

Police investigating the theft of a handbag have released pictures of men they wish to speak to.

Cugs plots promotion push

Cugs plots promotion push

Neil Cugley doubts Folkestone can afford to go up - but that won’t stop them trying.

Students discover GCSE results

Students discover GCSE results

Pupils at schools across the county are discovering their grades today after another year which saw exams cancelled because of the pandemic.

Invicta's deadly duo

Invicta's deadly duo

David Smith says he and new strike partner Ade Yusuff could be unstoppable at Folkestone this season.

Students discover A-level results

Students discover A-level results

Pupils at schools across the county are discovering their grades today after another year which saw exams cancelled because of the pandemic.

Knifepoint Pokémon robbery suspect arrested

Knifepoint Pokémon robbery suspect arrested

A suspect has been arrested after Pokémon cards were stolen in a knifepoint robbery.

Lifetime ban threat over alleged racist abuse

Lifetime ban threat over alleged racist abuse

A football club chairman has hit out at 'mindless idiots' after reports that an opposition player was racially abused from the terraces.

Sex offender jailed for 10 years

Sex offender jailed for 10 years

A man who encouraged children to share videos of themselves online in return for digital gifts such as unicorns and gems has been jailed.

Hunt for man with hand tattoo following Pokemon robbery

Hunt for man with hand tattoo following Pokemon robbery

Police are seeking a man with a distinctive tattoo who they would like to speak to following a robbery in which Pokemon cards were taken.

Police shut down hotel after 40 calls

Police shut down hotel after 40 calls

A trouble-hit guest house has been ordered to close after police were called to the hotel 40 times in eight months.

Seaside bar is voted best in Kent

Seaside bar is voted best in Kent

A bar overlooking the English Channel has been named the best in Kent, as developers plan to add to the growing offering at the seafront.

Kent man arrested over racist abuse of England players

Kent man arrested over racist abuse of England players

A man from Kent has been arrested over the racist abuse of England players.

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