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Woman's body found at house

Woman's body found at house

Police have found the body of a 54-year-old woman after they were called to a house following reports of concern for her welfare.

Vigil for victims of Nepalese earthquake

Vigil for victims of Nepalese earthquake

Nepalese communities in Kent will come together tonight to pay their respects and pray for the victims of the tragic earthquake in their homeland.

Draycott commits to Invicta

Draycott commits to Invicta

Folkestone's 42-goal striker Ian Draycott has signed a new contract ahead of their play-off campaign.

Concerns for woman standing on 'wrong side of motorway bridge'

Concerns for woman standing on 'wrong side of motorway bridge'

Police were called this afternoon over concerns for the welfare of a woman standing on the wrong side of motorway bridge railings.

Enough: Pavilion needs action now

Enough: Pavilion needs action now

Residents will meet to kick off a campaign to help find ways to fund the restoration of an historic Edwardian pavilion.

Man arrested for possessing weapon

Man arrested for possessing weapon

Police arrested a man last night in a residential area for possessing a weapon.

Folkestone's hidden gem

Folkestone's hidden gem

Tucked away behind the bustle of Folkestone town centre's market and main shopping area is the quiet Bayle area.

Arts chief hits back at gold dig 'poverty' claims

Arts chief hits back at gold dig 'poverty' claims

The chief executive of a Kent arts foundation hit back at claims that Folkestone's gold dig was a plea for help to escape poverty.

Eurostar services cancelled due to Belgian strike

Eurostar services cancelled due to Belgian strike

Eurostar services to Brussels have been cancelled today in the face of an anti-austerity strike in Belgium.

Squats reveal class A drugs

Squats reveal class A drugs

More than 40 wraps of cocaine and heroin were discovered when police asked a dealer to do squats.

Bernard eyes England future

Bernard eyes England future

Kent bowler Hugh Bernard is targeting a place in the England team after making his debut for the under-19s in Australia.

Fourth time lucky for Friend?

Fourth time lucky for Friend?

Folkestone captain Liam Friend is desperate to lead his side to play-off glory after three years of bitter disappointment.

Gridlock eases around Eurotunnel

Gridlock eases around Eurotunnel

Traffic is starting to ease after an M20 pile-up caused tailbacks and a "technical problem" left Eurotunnel passengers and freight in hours of queues.

Head leaves as ‘superhead’ starts

Head leaves as ‘superhead’ starts

Popular head teacher Mario Citro leaves Pent Valley after superhead Jon Whitcombe is brought in to take over school.

Biker arrested for causing town centre havoc

Biker arrested for causing town centre havoc

A biker has been arrested for causing a nightmare for residents which led to anti-social behaviour complaints over illegally riding in a town centre.

EXCLUSIVE: ‘Superhead’ called in to help improve school

EXCLUSIVE: ‘Superhead’ called in to help improve school

One of Kent's superheads has been drafted in to improve on of Kent's struggling schools.

Ukip denies it has 'conceded defeat' in Kent seat

Ukip denies it has 'conceded defeat' in Kent seat

Ukip denies leader Nigel Farage has conceded defeat in attempts to win an earlier target seat after a damaging scandal rocked their campaign.

In-form Invicta chasing Lilywhites

In-form Invicta chasing Lilywhites

Folkestone are hunting down Kent rivals Faversham in a dramatic race for the runners-up spot in Ryman League Division 1 South.

Keeler hits cancer for six

Keeler hits cancer for six

Meet the young Kent cricketer who's beaten cancer and is ready to pick up his bat again this summer.

Three arrested following theft of heating oil

Three arrested following theft of heating oil

Three men have been arrested after thousands of pounds worth of oil was taken from properties in Kent.

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