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'Cars use the area like a dragstrip - we need a 20mph limit'

05 October 2020
'Cars use the area like a dragstrip - we need a 20mph limit'

Residents want the streets near their homes made 20mph to cut accidents.

New musical theatre academy opens

05 October 2020
New musical theatre academy opens

A determined teacher decided she would not allow Covid to put a halt to the arts.

Mixed vs single sex schools

04 October 2020
Mixed vs single sex schools

A school head's view that single sex education is best has opened up a familiar debate.

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Daughter pays tribute to mum who was 'always up for a laugh'

02 October 2020
Daughter pays tribute to mum who was 'always up for a laugh'

A woman has paid tribute to her "lovely mother" who died in hospital after falling ill while travelling on the A20.

Police pay tribute to Sgt Matt Ratana

02 October 2020
Police pay tribute to Sgt Matt Ratana

A minute's silence was held by police officers to honour a sergeant who was killed in the line of duty.

Drugs bust on housing estate

02 October 2020
Drugs bust on housing estate

Police discovered two bags of cocaine and cannabis when they searched a suspect's vehicle.

Firm producing hop oil extracts signs deal with New Zealand brewer

02 October 2020
Firm producing hop oil extracts signs deal with New Zealand brewer

It seems Kent can teach the Kiwis a thing or two about hops.

Inquest adjourned for toxicology report

02 October 2020
Inquest adjourned for toxicology report

A crash victim had visited a pub restaurant prior to the accident.

Why we're proud of our two Colins

02 October 2020
Why we're proud of our two Colins

Two cricketing legends - one became a lord, the other died on the battlefield.

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Town centre pedestrian measures slammed by disabled

02 October 2020
Town centre pedestrian measures slammed by disabled

Disabled people are the latest to share concerns over the new pedestrian-only measures introduced in the town centre.

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Former ABC site is up for sale - again

02 October 2020
Former ABC site is up for sale - again

Plans for a new cinema, shops, restaurants and homes have been put in doubt as the developer pulls out.

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Night-time road works cause upset

01 October 2020
Night-time road works cause upset

We advise residents to buy ear-plugs if they live near planned re-surfacing works.

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Curtain rises for Covid-secure movies

01 October 2020
Curtain rises for Covid-secure movies

After six months, cinema-lovers can return to new luxury seating.

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Woman collapses in vehicle

01 October 2020
Woman collapses in vehicle

The A20 has re-opened after earlier closure at Bearsted.

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Hannah's happy return to Maidstone Hospital

30 September 2020
Hannah's happy return to Maidstone Hospital

A rehabilitation garden for stroke patients has been given a makeover.

'There's no-one better than Linda'

30 September 2020
'There's no-one better than Linda'

A town has a new champion to bring some fun back in these times of Covid.

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Arrest warrant ordered after store robbery

29 September 2020
Arrest warrant ordered after store robbery

Magistrates have ordered the arrest of an alleged offender who failed to attend court.

Why not try goat for this Sunday's lunch?

29 September 2020
Why not try goat for this Sunday's lunch?

Now you can avoid the supermarket queues by buying meat direct from the farm.

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Stepping out to beat Covid

26 September 2020
Stepping out to beat Covid

Health workers from Kerala and their families have been raising money for the NHS.

'You just can't get a test'

25 September 2020
'You just can't get a test'

A mother has been unable to get a Covid test for her sick daughter despite trying for five days.

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