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Benefactor awarded knighthood in Queen's honours list
30 December 2013A multi-millionaire who has ploughed in cash to help transform a part of Kent has been honoured in the new year's list.
What’s in this week’s Folkestone & Hythe Express?
30 December 2013Here’s a sneak peek at what’s been making the news in Folkestone & Hythe this week. The Folkestone and Hythe Express is out tomorrow - just 65p
Bikes burgled from Hythe home
30 December 2013Police are hunting for thieves who snatched two bikes from a home in Hythe on Christmas Eve
You've heard of One Direction - now meet Onesie Direction!
27 December 2013A tribute to boy band One Direction - all dressed in onsies - were among those who braved the water for Folkestone's Boxing Day dip
Young women who murdered DJ before making up rape story jailed for life
23 December 2013Two women have today been jailed for life today after murdering a vulnerable DJ by slashing his throat before making up rape lies.
County to be battered by 70mph winds and heavy rain
22 December 2013Motorists are being warned to be careful after a severe weather warning was issued for today and Christmas Eve.
Back with a bang
20 December 2013The War and Peace Revival is to return to Folkestone Racecourse in July 2014
Folkestone theatre checks after Apollo disaster
20 December 2013Safety checks are being made at Folkestone's Leas Cliff Hall after the Apollo Theatre disaster in London.
Man sent down for knifepoint robbery
19 December 2013A man will spend Christmas behind bars after being found guilty of armed robbery
Missing girl feared murdered after body found in grave is from Kent
19 December 2013A girl whose body is believed to have been found in a grave two weeks after she disappeared used to live in Kent, it has emerged today.
Superfast broadband rolled out
19 December 2013A sleepy Kent village has been fired into the 21st century with the switch-on of the county’s first high-speed broadband cabinet.
Girl, nine, escapes bedroom fire
19 December 2013A nine-year-old girl and her family have escaped a fire that tore through their house.
‘Desire and rejection a potential toxic mix’
18 December 2013Two young women accused of murdering a vulnerable DJ killed him in a violent attack after he raped one of them, one of their barristers admitted.
Bets are off for re-opening of racecourse
18 December 2013A year to the day since the final meeting at Folkestone Racecourse, the track appears no closer to re-opening from its "temporary" closure.
Man behind bars for raping girl after crimes revealed on Facebook
18 December 2013A young man who feared being labelled a "nonce" has been locked up for raping a 12-year-old girl - after revealing on Facebook what he had done.
Wedding bells for couple after making up on Jeremy Kyle Show
18 December 2013A couple who fell out amid rumours of cheating could become the first to tie the knot on the Jeremy Kyle Show after making up on the live show.
What’s in this week’s Folkestone & Hythe Express?
17 December 2013Here’s a sneak peek at what’s been making the news in Folkestone & Hythe this week. The Folkestone and Hythe Express is out tomorrow - just 65p
Kent grounded by airport report
17 December 2013The Davies Commission's interim report has not considered using any of Kent's current airports to deal with the South East's capacity problem.
Married PC cleared of pestering women for sex but could face retrial
16 December 2013A married policeman has today been acquitted of misusing his position to try to persuade several women to have sex with him, but could face a retrial.
Head to south of France all year round
16 December 2013Eurostar will extend its service to the region next year and plans to run trains all-year-round if the trial is a success.
