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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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Elsewhere, Eurotunnel service Le Shuttle has also suspended trains between Folkestone and Calais due to what it describes as a "power supply issue".

From BBC • Dec. 30, 2025

On the UK side at Folkestone, Le Shuttle said there is a delay of around three-and-a-half hours to the booked departure time.

From BBC • Dec. 30, 2025

Napier Barracks in Folkestone - a former military site - opened as accommodation for migrants in 2020.

From BBC • Dec. 20, 2025

Their son, Joe Bennett, from Folkestone, Kent is now campaigning full time for their release.

From BBC • Nov. 25, 2025

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

From "The Scientists" by John Gribbin

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