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Clean slate for pub as it undergoes makeover

Clean slate for pub as it undergoes makeover

A pub that has been serving punters for decades will throw open its doors again in just over two weeks as it undergoes a major revamp.

Teen driver charged after flipping car on to roof

Teen driver charged after flipping car on to roof

A teenage driver has been charged with drink driving after reportedly smashing into parked cars and flipping his car on to its roof.

Pregnant woman rescued from burning house

Pregnant woman rescued from burning house

A pregnant woman has been rescued from a burning house by firefighters.

Wales fans fears as Eurotunnel reports six hour delays

Wales fans fears as Eurotunnel reports six hour delays

Hundreds of anxious Wales fans are caught up in the delays at Eurotunnel today, with fears some may miss the historic match against Belgium.

Woman 'assaulted' in cafe altercation

Woman 'assaulted' in cafe altercation

An appeal has been launched after a woman was reportedly assaulted by a man outside a cafe.

Shepway remembers Somme centenary

Shepway remembers Somme centenary

Crowds gather to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the first day of the Battle of the Somme in which 19,240 young men died.

Delays after trains breaks down in Eurotunnel

Delays after trains breaks down in Eurotunnel

Delays of up to six hours have been reported after a train broke down in the Eurotunnel.

Delays after train hits shopping trolley

Delays after train hits shopping trolley

Power has been shut off after a shopping trolley was hurled on to the tracks and was hit by a train.

Smuggler's 'humanitarian defence' fails as judge jails him

Smuggler's 'humanitarian defence' fails as judge jails him

A judge has rejected a people smuggler's defence that he acted on humanitarian grounds.

Collins nails colours to mast in Tory leader bid

Collins nails colours to mast in Tory leader bid

MP Damian Collins has nailed his colours to the mast over the Tory Party leadership contest.

Pet owner issues warning after cat shot in head

Pet owner issues warning after cat shot in head

A family cat could die or suffer from brain damage after she was shot in the head with an air rifle while away from home. WARNING: GRAPHIC IMAGE

New faces at Invicta

New faces at Invicta

Neil Cugley expects to have a new signing in his squad when Folkestone start pre-season training this week.

Woman hit by car

Woman hit by car

A woman in her 40s has been rushed to hospital this morning with head injuries after she was knocked over by a car.

Smoking bus sparked fire brigade call-out

Smoking bus sparked fire brigade call-out

A school's private bus was stopped on its way to pick up children this morning after smoke began emerging from the engine compartment.

Tributes paid to motorcyclist who had "unique outlook" on life

Tributes paid to motorcyclist who had "unique outlook" on life

Tributes have flooded in for the popular and much loved Jason Milnes, 26, who died in a three vehicle collision on Friday.

Show your support for Armed Forces

Show your support for Armed Forces

Folkestone’s Armed Forces Day will see various groups come together to honour people who have served for this country.

Shepway reacts to EU vote

Shepway reacts to EU vote

Reactions are coming in from Shepway residents after the UK voted to leave the EU.

Gang steals barbecue in unprovoked attack

Gang steals barbecue in unprovoked attack

A gang made off with a barbecue as well as cash and phones after attacking two men in a park.

'I can't believe it is in real magazines, or real shops'

'I can't believe it is in real magazines, or real shops'

A print designer never knew that a 10-month-old tribal painting would be debuted on a selection of Marks & Spencer's summer range clothing.

Crime wave hits town centre businesses

Crime wave hits town centre businesses

Several town centre businesses have been targeted by thieves after overnight raid.

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