Folkestone news

Last updated: Saturday, 7 November 2026 at 21:33

Player at centre of Folkestone game postponement ‘stable’ in hospital

Folkestone’s home game was postponed on Saturday after a visiting player was taken to hospital before kick-off.

Hundreds pay respects to much-loved postman at Folkestone parkrun

Hundreds of runners have paid an emotional tribute to a popular Folkestone postman who died after being hit by a car.

GBH arrests after man attacked in Folkestone hotel taken to London hospital

Two men have been arrested on suspicion of grievous bodily harm with intent after a man was attacked inside a hotel.

Firework 'malfunction' at Kent care home bonfire display prompts investigation

Families were left screaming and running for cover when fireworks reportedly shot towards spectators during a Bonfire Night display at a care home.

Miles of M20 traffic as emergency services called to dog on loose

A loose dog sparked an emergency response and brought traffic on the M20 to a standstill in both directions.

Emergency crews called to car fire on A20

Traffic was held on the coastbound A20 as emergency services attended a car fire.

Firefighters called after chair left dangling from seafront flat balcony

Firefighters were called to a seafront development after strong winds left furniture hanging from a balcony.

‘Everyone loved him’: Daughter’s tribute to popular postman who died after being hit by car

The devastated daughter of a popular postman who died after being hit by a car says she will forever remember his infectious smile.

Arrest over death of man hit by car near Folkestone pub

A man has been arrested following the death of a pedestrian who was hit by a car outside a pub.

Kent MP could face employment tribunal after bullying findings

A Kent MP forced to apologise in the Commons for “belittling” a staff member and breaching the MP’s Code of Conduct could face an employment tribunal.

‘If anyone finishes above them, they will win the league’

Jay Saunders predicts whoever is able to finish above Folkestone’s weekend visitors will become National League South champions this season.

Thug who stabbed man in neck as he took bins out wanted on recall to prison

A violent offender who stabbed his ex-partner’s stepfather in a vicious and unprovoked attack as he took the bins out is wanted on recall to prison.

Smith succeeds on the national stage

Teenager Georgie Smith is celebrating after he became a national champion following a superb unbeaten run.

Kent pub among top 10 in Britain – as three others make top 100

A Kent pub has been named among the 10 best in Britain for the second year running – with three others making the top 100.

Man, 50s, dies after being hit by car near pub

An investigation has been launched after a man in his 50s died after being hit by a car outside a pub.

Housebuilder removes all affordable housing from redevelopment of ex-barracks

A major housebuilder has faced objections after removing all affordable housing from revised plans for 121 homes at a former barracks.

Road closed after emergency services called to incident near pub

Emergency crews including police and paramedics have descended on a road following an incident near a pub.

Campaigner wins appeal for war memorial at a former Victorian latrine

Campaigners have won their fight for a new war memorial at a Victorian latrine after a long-running planning dispute.

‘Folkestone is a poorer place without him': Tributes to much-loved historian

A passionate historian and author who dedicated his life to documenting Folkestone’s past and has died aged 82.

Man’s body found on beach

The police and coastguard have been called after a man’s body was found on a popular Kent beach this morning.

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