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Arson suspected for third time at derelict building

Arson suspected for third time at derelict building

Fire crews tackled a suspicious blaze at a derelict building last night - it's the third time they've been called there this year.

E-fit of Boxing Day attacker released

E-fit of Boxing Day attacker released

Officers have released an image of a man they are hunting in connection with an assault on a woman on Boxing Day morning.

Pair taken to hospital after crash

Pair taken to hospital after crash

Fire crews were called to a crash involving two cars last night after fears one of them was about to catch fire.

'Oh my god, I'm a millionaire!'

'Oh my god, I'm a millionaire!'

Hear the moment a woman called the National Lottery helpline thinking she had won £1,000 - only to discover it was £1 million.

Assault on woman - police investigating

Assault on woman - police investigating

A 21-year-old man has been arrested by police investigating an assault on a woman near a newsagent's store.

Closure of Pent Valley School in Folkestone edges closer

Closure of Pent Valley School in Folkestone edges closer

County councillors have backed a recommendation to close Pen Valley School despite protests

Invicta out for derby revenge

Invicta out for derby revenge

Faversham could do the double over Folkestone this weekend - but Neil Cugley is determined to make sure that doesn't happen.

No more second chances

No more second chances

Callum Wraight is in the last-chance saloon at Folkestone Invicta after being suspended by his own club.

Lone voice in support of school's closure

Lone voice in support of school's closure

Members will consider the county council's proposals to close a Kent school after it is revealed just one person supported them.

Dutchman held over £1m 'cocaine smuggle'

Dutchman held over £1m 'cocaine smuggle'

A Dutchman has appeared in court after allegedly trying to smuggle cocaine into Kent.

Car on fire in road

Car on fire in road

A Ford Mondeo was found alight on Cheriton Road, Folkestone, in the early hours of this morning

Racist spared jail after violent attack

Racist spared jail after violent attack

A thug who brandished a crowbar and launched a volley of racist abuse in the Channel Tunnel terminal has been spared a prison spell.

Invicta in rallying call to town ahead of Kent derby

Invicta in rallying call to town ahead of Kent derby

Folkestone Invicta are aiming to top the 400 mark when they host Kent rivals Sittiingbourne in Ryman League Division 1 South on Saturday.

Crews deal with bus blaze and chimney fire

Crews deal with bus blaze and chimney fire

Firefighters were called to a burning bus last night and a chimney fire in the space of 15 minutes.

Target man catching the eye

Target man catching the eye

In-form striker Harry Smith has been tipped to play at a higher level but wants to stay at Folkestone "for the foreseeable future."

'Folkestone could have migrant camps after Brexit' - Cameron warns

'Folkestone could have migrant camps after Brexit' - Cameron warns

Migrants could set up camps in Kent if Britain chooses to leave the EU, David Cameron is to warn.

Coastal flood warning as Imogen hits

Coastal flood warning as Imogen hits

A warning has been issued for widespread flooding and damage in coastal areas as Imogen hits Kent.

Eight injured in major road smash

Eight injured in major road smash

All eight occupants of a car and minibus have been badly injured in a crash at Capel-le-Ferne.

Road rage assault on woman

Road rage assault on woman

Police are tracing the movements of two cars after a woman motorist was attacked.

Man banned from begging and boozing on the streets

Man banned from begging and boozing on the streets

Police have taken action to tackle a 65-year-old's persistent anti-social behaviour in Folkestone town centre.

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