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Updated 00:59, 29 Mar 2026

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Top story: The identity of a man travelling on a bus from Folkestone is being sought by officers investigating a reported assault

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Arrests Made as Police Appeal for Witnesses to Folkestone Robbery

Third Image Released in Folkestone Distraction Theft Investigation

CCTV Images Released in Investigation of Lost Money in Folkestone

Cash Stolen in Distraction Theft in Folkestone: CCTV Images Released

Man Dies Following Medical Incident at Grand Burstin Hotel in Folkestone

Emergency Services Respond to Incident at Grand Burstin Hotel in Folkestone

Arrest Made Following Spate of Car Thefts in Folkestone

Traffic Halted on M20 Eastbound Due to Police Incident

Police Appeal for Witnesses After Moped Rider Threatens Driver in Folkestone

Holidaymakers Face Four-Hour Delays as Eurostar Train Gets Stuck Under Channel

Police Appeal for Witnesses After Seven Arrested in Folkestone Bar Disturbance

Folkestone Residents Furious Over Alleged Scam as New Year’s Plans Ruined

Folkestone Drug Dealer Who Hid in Wardrobe Jailed for Over Five Years

Man Jailed for Sexual Assault on Schoolgirl in Folkestone

Police Issue Warning After Distraction Theft in Folkestone

Suspected Migrants Found on M20 Hard Shoulder After Fleeing Lorry

Heroic Acts Recognised at Chief Constable’s Awards Ceremony

Burglars Sentenced for Cannabis Cultivation Break-In in Folkestone

Two Rescued in Dramatic Water Rescue at Folkestone Harbour

Tommy Robinson Ordered to Remain in Custody Until Monday Following High Court Decision

Tommy Robinson Arrested at Folkestone Police Station During Prearranged Appointment

Police Operation in Folkestone Leads to Two Arrests and Over 20 Driving Offences Reported

Person Taken to Hospital After Vehicle Overturns on A260 Near Folkestone

Folkestone Thief Jailed the Day After Arrest for Vehicle Crimes

Person Rescued from Mud Near Folkestone Harbour Arm

Swift Police Response Leads to Arrest and Charge for Folkestone Thefts

School Roadshows Aim to Keep Students Safe in Folkestone, Swale, and Medway

Folkestone Cannabis Dealer Ordered to Repay Nearly £200,000 in Illegal Profits

Suspect Charged After Disturbance Involving Axe in Folkestone Town Centre

Arrest Made in Investigation into Suspicious Package in Folkestone

Arrests Made as Police Appeal for Witnesses to Folkestone Robbery

Third Image Released in Folkestone Distraction Theft Investigation

CCTV Images Released in Investigation of Lost Money in Folkestone

Cash Stolen in Distraction Theft in Folkestone: CCTV Images Released

Man Dies Following Medical Incident at Grand Burstin Hotel in Folkestone

Emergency Services Respond to Incident at Grand Burstin Hotel in Folkestone

Arrest Made Following Spate of Car Thefts in Folkestone

Traffic Halted on M20 Eastbound Due to Police Incident

Police Appeal for Witnesses After Moped Rider Threatens Driver in Folkestone

Holidaymakers Face Four-Hour Delays as Eurostar Train Gets Stuck Under Channel

Police Appeal for Witnesses After Seven Arrested in Folkestone Bar Disturbance

Folkestone Residents Furious Over Alleged Scam as New Year’s Plans Ruined

Folkestone Drug Dealer Who Hid in Wardrobe Jailed for Over Five Years

Man Jailed for Sexual Assault on Schoolgirl in Folkestone

Police Issue Warning After Distraction Theft in Folkestone

Suspected Migrants Found on M20 Hard Shoulder After Fleeing Lorry

Heroic Acts Recognised at Chief Constable’s Awards Ceremony

Burglars Sentenced for Cannabis Cultivation Break-In in Folkestone

Two Rescued in Dramatic Water Rescue at Folkestone Harbour

Tommy Robinson Ordered to Remain in Custody Until Monday Following High Court Decision

Tommy Robinson Arrested at Folkestone Police Station During Prearranged Appointment

Police Operation in Folkestone Leads to Two Arrests and Over 20 Driving Offences Reported

Person Taken to Hospital After Vehicle Overturns on A260 Near Folkestone

Folkestone Thief Jailed the Day After Arrest for Vehicle Crimes

Person Rescued from Mud Near Folkestone Harbour Arm

Swift Police Response Leads to Arrest and Charge for Folkestone Thefts

School Roadshows Aim to Keep Students Safe in Folkestone, Swale, and Medway

Folkestone Cannabis Dealer Ordered to Repay Nearly £200,000 in Illegal Profits

Suspect Charged After Disturbance Involving Axe in Folkestone Town Centre

Arrest Made in Investigation into Suspicious Package in Folkestone