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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.

New pizza takeaway opens in town centre

New pizza takeaway opens in town centre

A new pizza takeaway, which sources its ingredients from Italy, has opened in a town centre.

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Thug snatched wallet from helpful pensioner

Thug snatched wallet from helpful pensioner

A thief has been jailed after stealing a wallet from a pensioner who was trying to help him.

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Theatre to re-open again after 17 months

Theatre to re-open again after 17 months

A theatre, which has been closed since the first lockdown 17 months ago, is gearing up to welcome audiences back.

Plans to turn Saga offices into flats emerge

Plans to turn Saga offices into flats emerge

Plans to transform two Saga office buildings into apartment blocks with more than 100 homes in total have been revealed.

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Man in 30s found dead on beach

Man in 30s found dead on beach

A member of the public called police this morning after finding a body on a popular beach.

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Eye-catching plans for Bath-inspired seafront homes

Eye-catching plans for Bath-inspired seafront homes

New images show the next phase of a seafront development based on homes in London, Bath and Brighton.

We spent a morning at the Folkestone Triennial and this is what we saw

We spent a morning at the Folkestone Triennial and this is what we saw

Our reporter set out to explore the artworks at this year's Triennial - and found himself a little more involved than he expected.

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Cugley praises Invicta efforts

Cugley praises Invicta efforts

Folkestone Invicta manager Neil Cugley had a depleted squad for their weekend trip to Dover but was delighted with the effort of those who played.

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