Home Categories Grid
Folkestone
Lego and air fryer theft suspect charged
07 March 2023A suspected shoplifter is due to appear in court after £200 worth of Lego, four air fryers and other items were stolen from stores across the county
'What KFC served to my baby grandson was absolutely disgusting’
07 March 2023A grandmother was left "absolutely disgusted" by the state of the popcorn chicken served up by KFC for her one-year-old grandson.
'Desperate' cleaner stole tips jar 'to feed family'
06 March 2023A cleaner who stole from a tips jar at a bookies claims he did so in desperation to feed his family.
New plans for popular harbour arm revealed
05 March 2023Bosses have revealed fresh plans for a historic port which would see the creation of a mixed-use development of homes and commercial space.
'Great big hole' in town centre to finally be transformed
05 March 2023Traders have welcomed plans for new homes to replace a "great big hole" which has blighted a town centre for seven years.
'I slept fully clothed at Kent's worst-rated hotel'
04 March 2023The online reviews for this "Addams family" hotel are scathing - but is it really that bad? Our reporter found out...
Councillor with fascist links fails to regain seat
03 March 2023The Greens are celebrating their victory after winning a seat previously held by a councillor exposed for having connections with a fascist group.
Work starts to transform old Debenhams store
03 March 2023Work to regenerate a former town centre Debenhams - which could be replaced by council offices and a medical centre - is due to start.
'The pub's bustling atmosphere drowned out the crack of gunshots from outside'
03 March 2023Secret Drinker crosses over to the darkside on a Sunday lunchtime jaunt
Plans approved to turn long-empty restaurant into shops and a flat
02 March 2023A vacant town centre building, which previously housed an Italian restaurant, is set to be transformed into two shops and a flat.
Asylum seeker 'coerced into piloting boat' jailed
02 March 2023A young asylum seeker who claimed he was forced into piloting a boat across the Channel was jailed just days after arriving in Kent.
Twice as many staff hired for often empty border facility
02 March 2023Council bosses recruited twice as many staff to run a post-Brexit border facility as advised by government officials at a site sitting largely empty.
Man admits killing victim in town attack
01 March 2023A 42-year-old has pleaded guilty to manslaughter after attacking a man who later died in hospital.
Families' agony as inquest into mums' deaths delayed
01 March 2023The grieving families of two mums who died after childbirth say the unexpected adjournment of the inquest into their deaths has added to their agony.
School's bid for new sports hall to upgrade 50-year-old facilities
01 March 2023A school has submitted plans for a four-court sports hall to 'significantly upgrade' ageing facilities and improve its offering for youngsters.
The criminals locked up in February
01 March 2023Here's just some of the criminals including robbers, dealers, attempted murderers, sex offenders and thieves who were locked up in February.
Pub serves 'last roast for a while' as struggling restaurant closes
26 February 2023A pub has dished up its "last Sunday roast service for a while" as its struggling restaurant has been forced to close.
'They can't build homes here - where will the children play?'
26 February 2023Concerns have been raised after plans emerged to build eight new homes over a children's play area.
‘I want to film reality series at my new Kent castle’
26 February 2023EXCLUSIVE: The new owners of a historic castle hope to film a reality series there to bring "attention to the history and beauty of Kent".
'Kate Bush Day' returns to Kent
24 February 2023A day dedicated to singer Kate Bush and one of her most iconic music videos will be marked in the county this summer after a four-year hiatus.
Most popular
- 1
The abandoned ‘ghost road’ that once took holidaymakers to the Kent coast
18 - 2
Motorway reopens after fuel spillage in collision
- 3
Dad who took cocaine on holiday still had drug in system when stopped by police
- 4
Rolexes and crypto: How dealer selling drugs from bedroom hid ‘massive profits’
19 - 5
Everything you need to know about Kent’s biggest Christmas market
3
