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Photographer receives apology and damages over unlawful arrest

Photographer receives apology and damages over unlawful arrest

A man has received an apology from Kent Police after he was unlawfully arrested, held and fined for carrying out his work as a photographer.

Pints and prejudice? Farage at Large... in Spoons

Pints and prejudice? Farage at Large... in Spoons

We joined Nigel Farage and controversial historian David Starkey for 'Farage at Large', live from a Kent Wetherspoon.

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Folkestone's goalkeeping dilemma

Folkestone's goalkeeping dilemma

Neil Cugley plans to consult with his coaching staff at Folkestone over his goalkeeping dilemma.

Nixon crowned as championship battle goes down to final lap

Nixon crowned as championship battle goes down to final lap

Folkestone rider Jack Nixon held his nerve to grab a national title in dramatic fashion.

Cugs: I have never seen anything quite like it!

Cugs: I have never seen anything quite like it!

Neil Cugley is not sure if he has seen anything quite like Folkestone’s remarkable comeback in their FA Cup extra-time defeat to Eastleigh on Tuesday.

FA Cup replay match report: 10-man Invicta suffer extra-time heartache

FA Cup replay match report: 10-man Invicta suffer extra-time heartache

Folkestone suffered an extra-time defeat to Eastleigh despite an heroic display from their 10 men during the thrilling tie on Tuesday night.

Actor Jude Law spotted on seafront

Actor Jude Law spotted on seafront

Hollywood actor Jude Law visited the seaside today to greet a puppet representing a child refugee as she took her first steps in the UK.

'Online trolls can be unmasked'

'Online trolls can be unmasked'

An MP, speaking in the aftermath of the David Amess killing, says those who send abusive messages anonymously can be tracked down.

Little Amal coming to town

Little Amal coming to town

A giant puppet symbolising a child refugee will visit the first of three East Kent locations today.

Cugs: Folkestone are ready for FA Cup replay against Eastleigh

Cugs: Folkestone are ready for FA Cup replay against Eastleigh

Boss Neil Cugley insists Folkestone are ready to go again as they look to cause an upset against National League Eastleigh in their FA Cup replay.

New café and bakery giving young people a chance

New café and bakery giving young people a chance

Young adults with learning disabilities have opened a new business where they can gain the skills needed to move from education to employment.

Thousands hit by power cut

Thousands hit by power cut

It is believed a fault on the underground network is responsible for a power outage which has affected several thousand properties.

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Legal action over missed garden collections

Legal action over missed garden collections

A council owes nearly £150,000 to subscribers over missed bin collections, as it emerges one resident is taking legal action against the authority.

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Three in hospital after four-car M20 crash

Three in hospital after four-car M20 crash

Three people were taken to hospital after four cars were involved in an accident on the motorway.

How to vote in the Cute Kids Competition

How to vote in the Cute Kids Competition

It is almost time to vote in our annual Cute Kids Competition, with entries included in next week's paper.

Council plans eco-homes on former school site

Council plans eco-homes on former school site

Plans for 30 new homes which will use technology to become zero-carbon once occupied have been drawn up by a council's in-house team.

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Cugley hoping to plot FA Cup upset

Cugley hoping to plot FA Cup upset

Folkestone manager Neil Cugley is eyeing an FA Cup upset away to Eastleigh - despite admitting he was initially disappointed with the draw.

Popular live music pub to close

Popular live music pub to close

The landlord and landlady of a much-loved venue have announced it will close down at the end of the year.

Toddler's alleged killer 'bragged about lawyer' as she fought for life

Toddler's alleged killer 'bragged about lawyer' as she fought for life

A careworker accused of killing a three-year-old girl after she refused to eat her lunch told her mum "I'm going down for this", a court has heard.

Man in rooftop stand-off with police appears in court

Man in rooftop stand-off with police appears in court

A man who stayed on a roof for nine hours after a disturbance has pleaded guilty to three charges including criminal damage.

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