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Exploding phone causes campervan fire

Exploding phone causes campervan fire

Firefighters were called to a campervan on fire after a mobile phone exploded, setting the inside alight.

Child rapist jailed for 20 years

Child rapist jailed for 20 years

A predatory paedophile who sexually abused two children over a period of three years has been locked up for two decades.

Cugley's rallying call

Cugley's rallying call

Get behind us and help create history – that’s the message from Neil Cugley to the people of Folkestone.

Probe launched into cause of major nightclub fire

Probe launched into cause of major nightclub fire

An investigation has been launched into the cause of a major blaze which ripped through the site of a former nightclub overnight.

Homework back but pupils won't have to do it

Homework back but pupils won't have to do it

A school has just closed its consultation with parents over a new homework policy after Ofsted identified it as an area for improvement.

Taxi driver assaulted after picking up clubbers

Taxi driver assaulted after picking up clubbers

Police have appealed to track down a man after a taxi driver was assaulted in an attempted robbery when he dropped them off after a night out.

Harbour arm reopening weekend line up announced

Harbour arm reopening weekend line up announced

The programme of events for the reopening weekend of Folkestone Harbour Arm has been revealed.

Protesters fight school closure plans again

Protesters fight school closure plans again

Parents and pupils will be lobbying county councillors ahead of crunch meeting over plans to shut a school, with protesters set to present their case.

Migrant holding centres condemned by inspector

Migrant holding centres condemned by inspector

Inspectors have criticised conditions at migrant holding centres in Kent, with detainees left hungry, ill and sleeping on concrete.

New memorial for VC hero unveiled

New memorial for VC hero unveiled

A service will be held in honour of a Kent war hero exactly 100 years after action in France, which saw him awarded the Victoria Cross.

Youngsters kicked off train for 'smoking weed'

Youngsters kicked off train for 'smoking weed'

A group of teenagers were booted off a train for reportedly sparking up a joint inside a carriage this morning.

'It really shows the power of social media'

'It really shows the power of social media'

A dog owner has thanked the 'power of social media' after his pet ran away and an online campaign had him back home within hours.

Elderly couple in hospital after being hit by van

Elderly couple in hospital after being hit by van

An elderly man and woman have been taken to hospital with serious injuries after being hit by a van near a supermarket.

UK could get 'Jungle' if UK votes for Brexit: French minister

UK could get 'Jungle' if UK votes for Brexit: French minister

A senior French minister has warned a 'Jungle' camp of migrants could come to the UK if Britain votes for a Brexit.

Final roll of the dice to save threatened school

Final roll of the dice to save threatened school

A last-ditch effort has been made to stop Kent County Council from closing a school.

Main road reopens after crash

Main road reopens after crash

A major route through the county was closed this morning after a crash near a village pub.

Call for action after tragic dad's heroin death

Call for action after tragic dad's heroin death

A councillor has called for an improvement in addiction services after her brother died of a heroin overdose, just weeks after losing his leg.

Invicta lead "hard to believe"

Invicta lead "hard to believe"

Folkestone are just four wins from promotion and manager Neil Cugley is having the time of his life.

Girl, 15, hit by car in town centre

Girl, 15, hit by car in town centre

A 15-year-old girl has been hit by a car this evening - emergency services are on the scene.

Jayden was let down by a catalogue of failure

Jayden was let down by a catalogue of failure

Children's services and the police came under fire over their care of tragic teen Jayden Parkinson who was murdered by her boyfriend.

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