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The force was with sci-fi fans at film and TV convention
10 May 2015Thousands 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
09 May 2015The Conservatives have kept control of Shepway District Council but Ukip have won seven seats.
Fire engulfs caravan
08 May 2015A caravan was 80% destroyed in a Folkestone fire.
Tories holds Folkestone and Hythe, with Ukip second
08 May 2015Conservative Damian Collins has defended his Folkestone and Hythe seat with an increased majority, as Ukip finished second.
Boy, 16, charged after cannabis factory found
07 May 2015Two people including a 16-year-old boy have been charged after police found a cannabis factory in a residential area.
Women and boys among 16 arrested in police raids
07 May 2015Suspected drug dealers and cannabis growers have been questioned after homes were raided across the county.
Polls open for closest election in years
07 May 2015Voters 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.
Soldiers' cycling marathon for Nepal
06 May 2015Soldiers will be cycling the distance from Maidstone to Nepal as part of fundraising towards the relief effort for the earthquake-stricken country.
Votes needed to bring Turner winner to town
06 May 2015Following popular event featuring American artist Spencer Tunick last year, a Folkestone gallery is attempting to bring Turner winner Gillian Wearing.
Inquest into death of 'much liked' man killed in crash
06 May 2015An inquest is due to open into the death of a construction worker killed in a crash, as tributes are paid to a "much liked and respected" colleague.
Doctor Who will help event soar out of this world
05 May 2015Sci-fi fans will descend on Folkestone this weekend for a comic con following the huge success of previous years and will be boosted by Doctor Who.
Plans unveiled for new sports centre
04 May 2015Images released today show what a proposed new state of the art sports centre will look like.
Crews forced to break down door after ashes spark bin fire
02 May 2015Firefighters offer safety advice after the contents of an ashtray were emptied into a bin, and caught alight.
Woman cut from car after skip collision
02 May 2015A woman in her 50s was cut free from her car after colliding head-on with a skip.
Relieving news for Nepalese workers after quake
01 May 2015Workers at a Nepalese restaurant have found that their loved ones have survived last week's earthquake.
Rush of fundraising after Nepal disaster
01 May 2015More and more fundraising events are rapidly being organised in Folkestone and Hythe for earthquake victims.
Dad admits causing son's death in crash
30 April 2015A father has admitted causing the death of his seven-year-old son and seriously injuring his wife and two other children in a crash.
Invicta step up stewarding after semi-final crowd trouble
30 April 2015Folkestone Invicta say they will increase their stewarding in the wake of crowd trouble during Tuesday's play-off semi-final against Whyteleafe.
Saga profits up 'ahead of expectations'
30 April 2015The over-50s holiday and insurance business has made a "strong" start to life on the stock market as it reports its first full-year results.
Burgers and champagne treat for marathon mum
30 April 2015Amazing mum Chris completes London Marathon months after having surgery to remove tumour from brain and still with a 7cm hole in her skull.
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