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Man held over public toilet 'death threats'

18 October 2013
Man held over public toilet 'death threats'

A man has been arrested in Folkestone on suspicion of making death threats after public toilets in the town were closed this morning.

Unemployment figures falling in Shepway

16 October 2013
Unemployment figures falling in Shepway

Figures released today show the number of claimants for job seeker allowance is reducing across Shepway

Calls for urgent review as town's CCTV slammed

15 October 2013
Calls for urgent review as town's CCTV slammed

Councillors are calling for an urgent review into the 'shambolic' CCTV system in Folkestone

Residents hit back as video pokes fun at town

12 October 2013
Residents hit back as video pokes fun at town

A spoof promotional video highlighting Folkestone as the 'place of dreams' is causing a stir on the internet.

Fallen branch crushes car and hits man in high winds

10 October 2013
Fallen branch crushes car and hits man in high winds

Emergency crews were called when part of a tree snapped off in high winds and hit a pedestrian and a car this morning.

CCTV footage released of suspect in card theft investigation

10 October 2013
CCTV footage released of suspect in card theft investigation

Police release CCTV footage of a woman they want to question in connection with a card theft at the Santander branch in Sandgate Road

Banks bombarded by vandals

09 October 2013
Banks bombarded by vandals

Two banks in Folkestone are targeted by vandals

Rower prepares to spend Christmas on the Atlantic

04 October 2013
Rower prepares to spend Christmas on the Atlantic

Folkestone rower one of five man crew rowing across the Atlantic this December.

Arrest made following robbery of woman minutes after withdrawing pension

03 October 2013
Arrest made following robbery of woman minutes after withdrawing pension

A boy is arrested after robberies on two women in Folkestone - including one on an elderly lady minutes after withdrawing her pension.

Cyclist killed in crash near station

03 October 2013
Cyclist killed in crash near station

A man in his 50s has died after a crash involving a car earlier today.

Man denies assault that leaves man in hospital

02 October 2013
Man denies assault that leaves man in hospital

An assault on a man outside a block of flats left him needing hospital treatment with serious head injuries.

Hundreds of games stolen in Grand Theft Auto lorry heist

01 October 2013
Hundreds of games stolen in Grand Theft Auto lorry heist

More than 200 copies of the new Grand Theft Auto V game - worth almost £8,500 - have been stolen from a lorry in a real-life grand theft.

Investigation into affray in Folkestone

26 September 2013
Investigation into affray in Folkestone

Police are investigating an incident after they were called to reports of fighting in Foord Road yesterday.

Folkestone woman recalls knife terror ordeal

26 September 2013
Folkestone woman recalls knife terror ordeal

A woman from Folkestone tells the Kentish Express about her ordeal when robbers burst into her home brandishing 10-inch knives.

Old Town given boost with £1.3m lottery funding

26 September 2013
Old Town given boost with £1.3m lottery funding

The Old Town in Folkestone has been awarded £1.3m by the Heritage Lottery Fund to restore old buildings for community use.

Fresh appeal in Hawkinge robbery

24 September 2013
Fresh appeal in Hawkinge robbery

A renewed appeal for witnesses has been launched following a violent robbery and assault on an elderly man at his home in Hawkinge.

Sprucing up Folkestone

19 September 2013
Sprucing up Folkestone

You may have seen him around the town. Well, he's Peter Phillips, Folkestone's first Town Sprucer. But more money is needed for scheme to continue.

Anger as Leas Lift announce buggy fare

18 September 2013
Anger as Leas Lift announce buggy fare

The Leas Lift in Folkestone is to start charging extra for buggies sparking anger among parents.

Kent shops in schoolgirl fashion row

18 September 2013
Kent shops in schoolgirl fashion row

A fashion retailer with several stores in Kent is being criticised for selling revealing clothing to girls as young as eight.

'Exterminate!' Woman spotted with Dalek

16 September 2013
'Exterminate!' Woman spotted with Dalek

Heads were turned when a woman was spotted taking a walk... with a full-size Dalek from Doctor Who.

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