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Police appeal after arson attacks
14 July 2013Fires were started at two properties in Church Street, Folkestone in the early hours.
Seven people evacuated during house fire
14 July 2013Fire crews from Folkestone were called to a blaze at Church Street in the early hours of this morning
Man, 21, died after being restrained by four police officers
12 July 2013A young man died when he became unwell after being restrained by four police officers in the street, investigators revealed today.
Man dies after being spoken to by police
07 July 2013A man has collapsed and died moments after being spoken to by police in a Folkestone street.
Do you know youth who assaulted boy on bus?
05 July 2013Police have released a CCTV image of a youth they want to speak to in connection with an assault on a bus.
Pair's lucky escape after 'freak' electric blanket fire
05 July 2013An elderly couple were lucky not to be hurt after a freak fire involving an electric blanket... and a restless night's sleep.
Lorry driver hurt in suspected road rage attack
04 July 2013A lorry driver was kicked and punched on the road by a car passenger.
The Proclaimers are still going the extra mile
03 July 2013Three decades since Scottish twins The Proclaimers burst on to the music scene, they are still going strong - and coming to Kent
Smoke billows into sky at harbour
02 July 2013Firefighters were called to Folkestone Harbour when a large plume of black smoke billowed into the sky this afternoon.
Canadian Caplan to play Creative Quarter
27 June 2013The bluesy drawl of Canada's Ben Caplan is coming to Folkestone next Wednesday, when he performs at the town's Home Ground, in the Old High Street.
Folkestone Fish Festival cancelled due to strong winds
22 June 2013The organisers of the Folkestone Fish Festival have announced their decision to cancel large parts of the event, in the face of bad weather.
Family escapes as candle starts house fire
21 June 2013A mother and three children fled their house after a fire from a candle crept up a bedroom wall.
'We're not overcharging': Eurotunnel
20 June 2013Eurotunnel has hit back at claims it is overcharging passengers who travel through the Channel Tunnel.
Armed police in town centre
20 June 2013Police swooped on suspects in the centre of Folkestone yesterday.
Folkestone's first Fish Festival takes place this weekend
20 June 2013More than 4,000 visitors are expected to attend the event, aimed at celebrating the town's maritime heritage and promoting local produce
Man's arm severed in fishing accident
18 June 2013A fisherman has been taken to hospital after his arm was severed in a winching accident.
Assault victims lock themselves in takeaway
17 June 2013Up to seven men tried to break into an Indian takeaway after victims of an assault hid inside.
Woman rescued from flats blaze
14 June 2013Firefighters have been praised for rescuing a woman from a fire at a block of flats in Folkestone early this morning.
Wild boar stops traffic
13 June 2013Motorists were left open-mouthed when a large boar crossed the road at the top of Hospital Hill by Shorncliffe Barracks.
Gunman hunted after armed raid
12 June 2013Police are searching for a masked robber who threatened staff and a customer with a gun in a terrifying raid at a travel agents today.
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