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Cugley ready to seal the deal

Cugley ready to seal the deal

Folkestone Invicta are set to land a big-name signing by the end of this week.

One Direction's fishing rods stolen

One Direction's fishing rods stolen

Fishing equipment used in a film by the pop group One Direction has been stolen from the owner’s home.

Fire crews tackle camper van fire

Fire crews tackle camper van fire

Kent Fire Brigade was called to put out a fire which had engulfed a camper van in flames

Have your say on how to make town better

Have your say on how to make town better

Residents are being asked to give ideas about how to make their town better in a workshop being held today.

CCTV of man sought after knifepoint robbery

CCTV of man sought after knifepoint robbery

Police hve released images of a man they are looking for after a raid by a knifeman at a Folkestone arcade.

Man found dead on beach named

Man found dead on beach named

Tributes have been paid after a man found dead on a beach was named locally.

High speed delivery for candidate's baby

High speed delivery for candidate's baby

A candidate in the recent police commissioner elections is keeping his life on track... after his baby was born on a high speed train.

Fire crews battle smoke-logged house

Fire crews battle smoke-logged house

Neighbour called the fire brigade after hearing the fire alarm and seeing smoke pouring from the property

Deadly asbestos warning at derelict site

Deadly asbestos warning at derelict site

Youngsters have been warned not to trespass into derelict former hospital buildings after concerns were raised about health and safety

Serial burglar broke into home after release from jail

Serial burglar broke into home after release from jail

A prolific burglar who broke into a pensioner's home after being released from prison early for similar crimes has been handed a "severe sentence".

Cannabis farm found in garden shed

Cannabis farm found in garden shed

A cannabis farm was detected after a several plants were found in a garden shed during a police raid.

Beach death man identified

Beach death man identified

The body of a man found dead on a Kent beach has been identified.

Body washed up on beach

Body washed up on beach

Emergency crews sealed off a beach after a man's body was washed ashore.

12,000 home 'garden village' plans revealed

12,000 home 'garden village' plans revealed

Bold plans for a 12,000-home development on farmland around three villages are to be proposed to the government, it has been revealed.

Passengers face delays at Eurotunnel

Passengers face delays at Eurotunnel

Eurotunnel passengers are facing delays today due to a combination of a train getting stuck and a power issue.

Tories take town council seat

Tories take town council seat

The Conservatives have won a town council seat after yesterday's by-election.

Pitbull 'bites off man's thumb' in his own home

Pitbull 'bites off man's thumb' in his own home

A man suffered serious injuries when an aggressive dog entered and attacked him in his own home.

Mum found son dead after lethal drug combination

Mum found son dead after lethal drug combination

A man battling mental health problems was found dead by his mother after taking a combination of legal highs and prescribed drugs.

Traders’ warnings over impact of traffic switch

Traders’ warnings over impact of traffic switch

Two-way traffic switch will come into force next week. But traders have warned about the impact it could have on their businesses.

Cugley in transfer talks

Cugley in transfer talks

Folkestone are in talks with two transfer targets after re-signing most of their title-winning squad.

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