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Is this the end of line for harbour station?

Is this the end of line for harbour station?

20 November 2013

Network Rail this week announced plans to close the Folkestone harbour branch but campaigners say it "makes no difference" to their aspirations.

Boy, eight, excluded after taking knife to school in row with pupil

Boy, eight, excluded after taking knife to school in row with pupil

20 November 2013

An eight-year-old boy has been excluded after taking a knife into his primary school following a row with another child.

It’s round two for wrestling bout

It’s round two for wrestling bout

20 November 2013

Following the success of the first Pitbull Pro Wrestling spectacular in Hawkinge during the summer, it is back with Winter Warfare

Let’s have a party!

Let’s have a party!

20 November 2013

Award-winning 11-piece folk band Bellowhead are bringing their unique brand of madcap music to Folkestone

What’s in this week’s Folkestone and Hythe Express?

What’s in this week’s Folkestone and Hythe Express?

19 November 2013

Here’s a sneak peek at what’s been making the news in Folkestone and Hythe this week. The Folkestone and Hythe Express is out tomorrow - just 65p

Fire smoke-logs house

Fire smoke-logs house

18 November 2013

A kitchen fire in Folkestone destroyed the cooker and spread smoke to the rest of the house.

Ex-banker jailed in £2m investment scam

Ex-banker jailed in £2m investment scam

14 November 2013

A former bank manager and her half-brother have been jailed for a total of 12 years after duping investors out of £2m in an elaborate scam.

Police step up school patrols amid stranger danger alert

Police step up school patrols amid stranger danger alert

14 November 2013

Police are urging parents to be extra vigilant after a man acted suspiciously on two occasions near young children.

For the love of the book

For the love of the book

14 November 2013

The Folkestone Book Festival kicks off this weekend. What's On rounds up some of the best events on offer during the 10 day literary celebration.

Man in dock over father-of-two's murder

Man in dock over father-of-two's murder

13 November 2013

A man has been remanded in custody today after appearing at crown court charged with murdering a father-of-two found unconscious in car park.

Funny boo-hoo

Funny boo-hoo

13 November 2013

Comedian Alan Davies is back on the road with a new stand-up show, which arrives in Kent this weekend

What’s in this week’s Folkestone and Hythe Express?

What’s in this week’s Folkestone and Hythe Express?

12 November 2013

Here’s a sneak peek at what’s been making the news in Folkestone and Hythe this week. The Folkestone and Hythe Express is out tomorrow - just 65p

Thieves swipe Virgin Mary statue from church on Remembrance Sunday

Thieves swipe Virgin Mary statue from church on Remembrance Sunday

12 November 2013

Heartless thieves have stolen a statue of the Virgin Mary from a church as worshippers paid their respects to war heroes.

Man dies after being hit by car

Man dies after being hit by car

12 November 2013

A man has died in hospital after being knocked down by a car when he is believed to have been crossing the road.

Family 'overwhelmed' at support after dad dies in car park attack

Family 'overwhelmed' at support after dad dies in car park attack

12 November 2013

A family have paid a touching tribute to 'always smiling' dad Tim Clayton, as a man appears in court accused of his murder.

Four arrested after fight

Four arrested after fight

10 November 2013

Police have arrested four men on suspicion of assault after reports of a town centre fight between a group this afternoon.

Man seriously hurt in accident

Man seriously hurt in accident

09 November 2013

A pedestrian has been left with serious head injuries after being hit by a car at a junction.

Big reward offered in hunt for axe-wielding robbers

Big reward offered in hunt for axe-wielding robbers

08 November 2013

A £10,000 reward is being put up to catch a robbery gang who terrorised a bookmaker.

Teenager held after man stabbed in back

Teenager held after man stabbed in back

08 November 2013

An 18-year-old has been arrested on suspicion of causing grievous bodily harm after a young man was stabbed in the back.

Ferry and rail vision unveiled for harbour

Ferry and rail vision unveiled for harbour

07 November 2013

Ambitious plans have been revealed to preserve a harbour railway and relaunch a ferry service from the port.

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