Folkestone

American

[fohk-stuhn] / ˈfoʊk stən /

noun

a seaport in E Kent, in SE England, on the Strait of Dover.

Folkestone British

/ ˈfəʊkstən /

noun

a port and resort in SE England, in E Kent. Pop: 45 273 (2001)

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Lucy Powell's comments came after two uncontrolled landings from the Channel in two days, at Folkestone and Samphire Hoe in Kent.

From BBC ● Sep. 24, 2026

Five people were also detained on Monday after the uncontrolled landing near Folkestone, the first undetected landing for a year.

From BBC ● Sep. 23, 2026

Bennett, who is from Folkestone, in Kent, says he wants a meeting with Miliband to understand what is being done to bring the couple back to Britain.

From BBC ● Sep. 22, 2026

The dinghy made it to shore at Folkestone on Monday morning.

From BBC ● Sep. 21, 2026

Harvey was born in Folkestone, Kent, on 1 April 1578.

From "The Scientists" by John Gribbin

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