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Hit and run joyrider writes off mum's car

Hit and run joyrider writes off mum's car

A young joyrider stole and smashed up his mum’s car - then returned to the crime scene to grab his phone.

Major rescue operation to save magpie

Major rescue operation to save magpie

A bird had to be released after getting trapped in netting during a dramatic rescue involving firefighters.

'Services will be cut if government cash isn't secured'

'Services will be cut if government cash isn't secured'

Council bosses have warned key services would be slashed in order to fund the controversial development of a garden town in Kent.

Who wants a millionaire?

Who wants a millionaire?

Neil Cugley admits Folkestone will remain one of the ‘have nots’ in Bostik Premier unless they receive serious financial backing.

Police find £500,000 cash hidden in van

Police find £500,000 cash hidden in van

Officers who discovered the stash of half a million pounds inside van's secret compartment have arrested two men on suspicion of money laundering.

Dog's lucky escape after straying on to motorway

Dog's lucky escape after straying on to motorway

A dog ventured on to the motorway and luckily the story has a happy ending.

Olympic welcome for new DIY store

Olympic welcome for new DIY store

An Olympic champion led the celebrations as a DIY chain opened its first store in Kent today.

'Heart-wrenching' anarchist graffiti scrawled on iconic landmark

'Heart-wrenching' anarchist graffiti scrawled on iconic landmark

Armed with spray cans, vandals sullied the sea front landmark with huge anarchist symbols, unintelligible jibberish and the words ‘police state.'

'Floating home' prompts rescue bid

'Floating home' prompts rescue bid

A ‘floating home’ could be seen adrift off the Kent coast this weekend, after an art installation broke free from its moorings.

Knifeman jailed after fleeing country

Knifeman jailed after fleeing country

A man who fled Britain after stabbing two brothers in a row over a pram has been jailed.

Delays after train hits bike

Delays after train hits bike

A train was forced to stop after striking a bicycle, causing delays to services across Kent.

Man jailed for possessing bomb-making equipment

Man jailed for possessing bomb-making equipment

A man has been locked up after police raided homes and found explosive material that could make a bomb, improvised fuse and firearms.

Faulty brake light led cops to find drug dealer

Faulty brake light led cops to find drug dealer

Police were led to a drug dealer after he avoided stopping for them when they saw his car had a faulty brake light.

Mystery leak solved after 75 years

Mystery leak solved after 75 years

Holes in a roof that baffled experts for decades are thought to have been caused by bullets from German Messerschmitt planes.

Bolton will stand for Ukip leadership

Bolton will stand for Ukip leadership

A Kent politician and former police and crime commissioner candidate has confirmed he will stand in the battle to become the next leader of Ukip.

Crews tackle flat fire

Crews tackle flat fire

Fire crews were called to a ground-floor flat fire in Folkestone this afternoon.

Ex-nurse jailed over 'Cop Killer' website

Ex-nurse jailed over 'Cop Killer' website

A voodoo practicing ex-nurse is behind bars for inciting violence against police and congratulating the killer of murdered officer Keith Palmer.

Muslims hid inside mosque after naked man's violence threats

Muslims hid inside mosque after naked man's violence threats

Muslims were left hiding in fear inside a mosque as a man hurled abuse and threatened to hurt them before stripping off and exposing himself.

Invicta bolster defence

Invicta bolster defence

Folkestone boss Neil Cugley impressed by trialists as he continues to build his squad for the new season.

Dementia care home 'Requires Improvement' - Patients at risk of inappropriate care

Dementia care home 'Requires Improvement' - Patients at risk of inappropriate care

A care home for dementia patients has been criticised by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) for failing to maintain accurate care plan records.

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