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Funeral this Friday for former councillor John Frisby

19 March 2019
Funeral this Friday for former councillor John Frisby

John Frisby, the politician who famously criticised the "fat cats" in local government, has died.

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Oil spill on road

19 March 2019
Oil spill on road

There are delays on the A229 after a crash involving an HGV.

Praise for a journalist who loved writing

19 March 2019
Praise for a journalist who loved writing

Author, journalist, publisher, writer's agent and parish clerk - Victor Briggs has died.

Drop-in session to hear about new care home

12 March 2019
Drop-in session to hear about new care home

Berkley Care Group reveals plans for new care home in Hollingbourne.

New man to lead county's farmers and growers

12 March 2019
New man to lead county's farmers and growers

Maidstone NFU chairman takes over as head of Kent Agricultural Society.

Bearsted Road pedestrian access abandoned on schools plan

12 March 2019
Bearsted Road pedestrian access abandoned on schools plan

We have listened to your objections, a schools developer tells residents.

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Boat owners beware of obstruction in Medway

12 March 2019
Boat owners beware of obstruction in Medway

The Environment Agency has despatched a field team to deal with a tree fallen across the River Medway at Tovil.

We should be ashamed, says litter-picking mum

11 March 2019
We should be ashamed, says litter-picking mum

A serious programme of re-education is needed before we all drown in rubbish, says litter-picking group.

Winds damage Tesco garage

10 March 2019
Winds damage Tesco garage

Parts of the roof of a petrol station were left hanging down as a result of wind damage.

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Ball to remember victim of Parkinson's Disease

10 March 2019
Ball to remember victim of Parkinson's Disease

A grieving daughter has organised a ball to remember her mother and to raise awareness of the disease that devastated their lives.

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Bridge closed, trains slowed in high winds

10 March 2019
Bridge closed, trains slowed in high winds

Strong winds are causing chaos for travellers across Kent today.

Woman arrested after crash

10 March 2019
Woman arrested after crash

Police were called to an accident involving a suspected drink driver.

More trees brought down in high winds

10 March 2019
More trees brought down in high winds

Trains services have been disrupted and roads blocked as a result of high winds.

Former teacher jailed for historic child sex abuse

09 March 2019
Former teacher jailed for historic child sex abuse

Former teacher Robin Mellor has been jailed after being found guilty of sexually abusing two children at his home in Ditton.

Actress recalls her career as the voice of Barbie

09 March 2019
Actress recalls her career as the voice of Barbie

Barbie is 60 years old today, reminding actress Janie Wellborne of an early career break.

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Helicopter search after shop break-in

09 March 2019
Helicopter search after shop break-in

Police have used a helicopter to look for a suspected burglar following a break-in at a shop.

New care home to create 100 jobs

09 March 2019
New care home to create 100 jobs

A care home company is looking to recruit 100 people by the summer thanks to the opening of a new £13m, state-of-the art site.

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Shorter library opening hours for most

09 March 2019
Shorter library opening hours for most

Tonbridge, Headcorn and Staplehurst libraries are among 12 that are given good news in final review.

Victory for woman with Down's syndrome denied visa

08 March 2019
Victory for woman with Down's syndrome denied visa

The Australian Government has bowed to media pressure and granted a visa to a woman who has Down's syndrome.

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'This is only because she has Down's'

07 March 2019
'This is only because she has Down's'

A young woman with Down's syndrome has been told she cannot visit her father in Australia unless she passes a rigorous medical examination.

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