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Jordan on the Wright track

Jordan on the Wright track

Young midfielder Jordan Wright has been tipped for big things by his Folkestone manager Neil Cugley.

Schools chief resigns after abuse of trust claim

Schools chief resigns after abuse of trust claim

The executive principal of two Kent academies - who was suspended from his duties - has quit amid a police investigation.

Train delays after trespasser goes onto tracks

Train delays after trespasser goes onto tracks

Rail services have returned to normal after passengers suffered delays due to a trespasser spotted on the line earlier this morning.

Pier will be open in time for school holidays

Pier will be open in time for school holidays

A new leisure pier hoped to attract thousands of people to Folkestone will be ready in time for summer holidays, harbour owners say.

From Kent to the KC: Our boy's first year in the Premier League

From Kent to the KC: Our boy's first year in the Premier League

Read our interview with former Folkestone striker Johan ter Horst as he reaches the end of his first year with Hull City.

Look moo's back!

Look moo's back!

Highland cattle have returned to a grazing spot a year after they were successfully re-introduced back into the area for the first time in 90 years.

Lovin' it? McDonald's plans new restaurant

Lovin' it? McDonald's plans new restaurant

Fast food giant McDonald's has submitted a planning application for a new Kent restaurant and drive-thru.

Flying in to remote Nepal quake zones

Flying in to remote Nepal quake zones

A Kent charity is at the heart of operations to support victims of the Nepal earthquakes.

Double boost for Invicta

Double boost for Invicta

New directors and an increased sponsorship deal have come along at just the right time for Folkestone Invicta.

Harmison on his way back

Harmison on his way back

Kent's Ben Harmison is set to play for Folkestone against Hartley this weekend as he continues his recovery from a knee injury.

Man found dead after suspected fall

Man found dead after suspected fall

A man has died after a suspected fall from a viaduct.

Guilty: Sham doctor with 'more qualifications than Freud'

Guilty: Sham doctor with 'more qualifications than Freud'

A 'doctor' who lived in a £1m home and claimed to have more psychiatric qualifications than Freud has been exposed as a brazen liar.

The force was with sci-fi fans at film and TV convention

The force was with sci-fi fans at film and TV convention

Thousands of sci-fi fans attended a film and TV convention in Folkestone with Dr Who actor Tom Baker.

Tories hold on to power but Ukip win seats

Tories hold on to power but Ukip win seats

The Conservatives have kept control of Shepway District Council but Ukip have won seven seats.

Fire engulfs caravan

Fire engulfs caravan

A caravan was 80% destroyed in a Folkestone fire.

Tories holds Folkestone and Hythe, with Ukip second

Tories holds Folkestone and Hythe, with Ukip second

Conservative Damian Collins has defended his Folkestone and Hythe seat with an increased majority, as Ukip finished second.

Boy, 16, charged after cannabis factory found

Boy, 16, charged after cannabis factory found

Two people including a 16-year-old boy have been charged after police found a cannabis factory in a residential area.

Polls open for closest election in years

Polls open for closest election in years

Voters in Folkestone and Hythe are going to the polls to elect the new MP and councillors. Here's our summary of how you can follow the vote with us.

Votes needed to bring Turner winner to town

Votes needed to bring Turner winner to town

Following popular event featuring American artist Spencer Tunick last year, a Folkestone gallery is attempting to bring Turner winner Gillian Wearing.

Cugley puts Invicta first

Cugley puts Invicta first

Manager Neil Cugley will take a wage cut next season to help fund Folkestone’s quest for the league title.

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