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Gurkhas honour fallen comrades

Gurkhas honour fallen comrades

Soldiers and officers from one of Kent's Gurkha regiments paid their respects in an Armistice Day service.

Driver taken to hospital after tyre blow-out

Driver taken to hospital after tyre blow-out

Police and paramedics were called after a man was injured when a tyre blew-out on his car early this morning.

Town centre manager role axed

Town centre manager role axed

Folkestone's town centre manager made redundant after the role was "seen to be no longer pertinent" according to the town centre management company.

Driver charged after 'hit and run' left man fighting for life

Driver charged after 'hit and run' left man fighting for life

A teenager has been charged with dangerous driving after a man was left fighting for his life with serious injuries following an alleged hit and run.

High street cordoned off due to 'suspicious package'

High street cordoned off due to 'suspicious package'

Police cordoned off a busy shopping area after a suspicious 'dark-coloured metal suitcase' was found in the town centre.

Heard joins Invicta

Heard joins Invicta

Folkestone Invicta have signed Scott Heard from Ryman League Division 1 South rivals Whitstable for an undisclosed fee.

Firework display cancelled due to heavy rain

Firework display cancelled due to heavy rain

The organisers of Guy Fawkes Night celebration have cancelled tonight's event due to a forecast of bad weather.

Man run over in road rage attack

Man run over in road rage attack

Rogue driver charges at pedestrian after his driving is criticised.

Woman injured as bottle is smashed in bar fight

Woman injured as bottle is smashed in bar fight

Police appeal for witnesses as victim suffers cuts during a late night brawl in a Folkestone bar.

Government considering cost of Op Stack solution

Government considering cost of Op Stack solution

As the government finalises its spending review, Kent MPs have been piling on the pressure for a solution to Operation Stack.

Heroes braved axe-wielding robbers to foil heist

Heroes braved axe-wielding robbers to foil heist

A fire extinguisher was all that stood between a have-a-go hero and an axe swung by a desperate robber.

Rat Buff sprayed over

Rat Buff sprayed over

A Banksy-style painted rat which appeared in Folkestone this week has already been spray painted over.

Hundreds raised for sprucer in 24 hours

Hundreds raised for sprucer in 24 hours

A crowd funding website has been set up to help pay for the work by town sprucer Pete Phillips - and it's already been a huge success.

Zombies invade town on day of the dead

Zombies invade town on day of the dead

Horrible aren't they! Hundreds of zombies for the annual Folkestone Zombie Walk descended on the town centre yesterday all raising money for charity.

Here's Arron! Prankster hits Kent for Halloween vid

Here's Arron! Prankster hits Kent for Halloween vid

Kent internet prankster Arron Crascall posts Halloween video with a bit of a twist in Folkestone.

Garden shed destroyed by fire

Garden shed destroyed by fire

Firefighters put out a blaze which destroyed a garden shed last night.

Has Banksy returned?

Has Banksy returned?

Another piece in the style of Banksy has been painted on a wall in Kent on the same spot as one which caused huge controversy when it was removed.

Oh what a beautiful morning!

Oh what a beautiful morning!

Dramatic sunrise over Folkestone greets early risers.

Irate thug glassed fellow drinker in bar bust-up

Irate thug glassed fellow drinker in bar bust-up

A reveller was left needing stitches after a furious thug smashed a glass in his face following an argument in a bar's smoking area.

Sir Ian lends a touch of magic to pavilion campaign

Sir Ian lends a touch of magic to pavilion campaign

A host of stars including Sir Ian McKellen and Julian Clary have pledged their support to reinvigorate one of Kent's forgotten seaside attractions.

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