A passer by, who stepped in when he saw a man being abusive to a woman, has allegedly been kicked and punched in the face.

By Steve Walker

The grass and wild plants have finally started to grow at Frank & Betty's field so I have arranged a conservation task on Thursday - May 23rd.

By Nick Spurrier

To complement the benefits brought to Folkestone by the High Speed train, it is now hoped to have free Hi-Speed wireless internet access, at first in the area of Creative Quarter, harbour and beach, and eventually perhaps, spreading throughout the town.

More than twenty businesses, community, youth, school, drama and social groups have already signed up to take part in the procession of decorated floats for the popular Hythe Venetian Fete in August.

A group fighting live animal exports is expected to picket the Dover Harbour Board's Annual Consultative Meeting today (20 May)

Look forward to the Evening of Clairvoyance on 8 June and the Shepway Modelling Club on 1 June.

Local people had a say in the new-look play areas which were opened in Elms Vale Recreation Ground and Northbourne Avenue in Dover last week.

Shepway District Council Chairman Jennifer Hollingsbee, Folkestone Town Mayor Rodica Wheeler and school pupils helped mark a milestone in the development of the Folkestone Primary Academy on Friday (10 May) when they formally topped out the new building, laying the first piece of astro turf for a revolutionary all weather roof play area.

By Dana Wiffen

Crich Village situated near Matlock started life as a mine site owned by The Clay Cross Mining Company.

Two armed robbers who stole more than £50,000 during violent raids on high street shops have been sentenced to a total of 27 years in prison.

A total of 16 offences were committed with fines issued during an operation to crack down on motorists, and in particular, lorry drivers who break the law and put other road users at risk of death or serious injury.

Author, Lisa Richardson, a 41-year-old mum of two from Folkestone, has just published her debut novel, 'Blog of the Dead – Sophie' on Amazon UK.

Dear Editor,

Please can we have 'Bible on the bus' like other countries such as Malta?

Sixth form students will be on the move in September to take up residency in the heart of Folkestone’s Creative Quarter.

With spring in the air and some warmth in the sunshine, now is a great time to take a walk onto the Folkestone Downs where the wildflowers are coming into bloom.

Peter Jurzynski will be breaking a record in June 2013 that is very close to his heart.

Police are keen to speak to anyone offered fishing gear after £1,000 of equipment was stolen from a shed in Hythe.

Efforts are being made to increase awareness and enjoyment of Kent’s countryside, open green spaces and coast.

By Dana Wiffen

As part of the Col Stephens Society AGM which are normally held at one of the Colonels Railways in the UK, of which the East Kent Railway is one, it was the turn of Ashover, where once a Light railway operated.

A tattoo parlour in Cheriton, Folkestone has had a strong glue poured into the lock on the front door.