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Speeding driver who killed pensioner jailed

Speeding driver who killed pensioner jailed

A speeding driver has today been jailed for killing an 82-year-old man who died when his classic car was ploughed into in a busy high street.

Former journalist shot himself over health fears

Former journalist shot himself over health fears

A successful ex-journalist shot himself fearing his health would worsen and he would have to sell his home to pay for residential care.

Parents and pupils blast school’s plan for branded bags

Parents and pupils blast school’s plan for branded bags

A school intends to introduce a branded bag as part of its uniform, but it's met fierce resistance from pupils and parents.

Cugs gets the party started

Cugs gets the party started

There will be a party atmosphere at the Fullicks Stadium on Saturday as Neil Cugley celebrates 1,000 games as manager of Folkestone Invicta.

Officer wins race discrimination case

Officer wins race discrimination case

A policeman won a race discrimination case against Kent Police after his commanding officer had to look up racism in the Oxford English Dictionary.

Tribute to gran who died after mobility scooter crash

Tribute to gran who died after mobility scooter crash

A moving tribute has been paid to a 94-year-old great-grandmother who died after her mobility scooter was involved in a road accident.

Everitt: The right time to go

Everitt: The right time to go

Micheal Everitt is leaving Folkestone Invicta and will play his final game for the club this weekend.

Cugs 1000: Players tributes

Cugs 1000: Players tributes

Read the story of Neil Cugley's 1,000 games as Folkestone manager - in the words of his players.

Fears over hospital upgrade as talks stall

Fears over hospital upgrade as talks stall

Campaigners fear wanted potential upgrade to services available at an east Kent hospital won't be made after wall of silence from NHS bosses.

Man cut free from car crash

Man cut free from car crash

A man had to be cut free from the wreckage of his car after a crash late at night.

Pensioner dies after mobility scooter in crash with 4x4

Pensioner dies after mobility scooter in crash with 4x4

A 94-year-old woman has died after her mobility scooter collided with a 4x4.

Two arrested after women run over in car park

Two arrested after women run over in car park

Two men have been cut free from a wrecked car and arrested today on suspicion of dangerous driving after two women were run over in a car park.

Cugs 1000: Don't stop now

Cugs 1000: Don't stop now

Folkestone chairman Jim Pellatt has backed Neil Cugley to carry on as manager for years to come.

Teenage cyclist hit by car

Teenage cyclist hit by car

A teenage boy was injured after he was hit by car while cycling this morning.

Woman injured after 4x4 collides with mobility scooter

Woman injured after 4x4 collides with mobility scooter

A woman in her 90s has been taken to hospital after her mobility scooter collided with a 4x4.

Cabbie cleared of threatening to kill boy's family

Cabbie cleared of threatening to kill boy's family

A taxi driver has been cleared of telling a nine-year-old boy he would murder his family during a ride to school.

Cugs 1000: Football comes first

Cugs 1000: Football comes first

Meet the woman behind Neil Cugley's extraordinary reign as Folkestone manager - his wife Pauline.

Lorry and car crash on coastbound motorway

Lorry and car crash on coastbound motorway

Police close lane and warn drivers to slow down after M20 collision near Folkestone.

Man hunted after pensioner is robbed

Man hunted after pensioner is robbed

An 81-year-old woman suffered a broken wrist after a man snatched her shopping bags and wallet.

When you've got to go...

When you've got to go...

A squatter was told to move on from a motorway hard shoulder after police found him defecating just a mile from services.

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