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Sad death of respected councillor

17 February 2020
Sad death of respected councillor

Tributes have been pouring in following the death of Cllr Wendy Hinder.

Second time lucky?

12 February 2020
Second time lucky?

Villagers are being asked for their views on a new community centre in Hawkhurst.

Team-mates and school chums remember Joe

11 February 2020
Team-mates and school chums remember Joe

A football match will be held as a tribute to a 16-year-old who died suddenly from a brain haemorrhage.

300 trees 'must come down'

24 January 2020
300 trees 'must come down'

Councillors say they have no choice but to fell hundreds of trees to reinforce a dam posing a "threat to life and property".

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'I could see the bones in my hand'

24 January 2020
'I could see the bones in my hand'

A Japanese film crew has visited Kent to speak to a British ex-serviceman about his experiences with radiation on Christmas Island.

Historic church could have new neighbours

21 January 2020
Historic church could have new neighbours

Bellway cuts straight to the chase with detailed plan for 421 homes off Church Road in Otham.

Severe congestion 'not a problem'

21 January 2020
Severe congestion 'not a problem'

Maidstone planners are ready to grant permission for another 302 homes on Sutton Road.

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Daniel is top of the scales

21 January 2020
Daniel is top of the scales

Some of the County Town's finest young musicians gathered at Sutton Valence School to compete for the title of Young Musician of the Year.

Founder of 70s chart-toppers dies

20 January 2020
Founder of 70s chart-toppers dies

A key member of a Kent town's most famous band has died after battling illness.

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Community will have its say

15 January 2020
Community will have its say

Everyone is welcome to a public meeting to discuss plans for a 5,000-home 'new village' near Maidstone.

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The bill for Calverley Square

14 January 2020
The bill for Calverley Square

A local authority's failed "vanity project" has still cost council tax-payers £10.6m.

Asbestos left at side of road

14 January 2020
Asbestos left at side of road

A caravan abandoned in a country lane has been stuffed full with rubbish.

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Increased risk of heart disease across South East

13 January 2020
Increased risk of heart disease across South East

Urgent action is needed now if Kent is to avoid thousands of deaths related to pollution, a health charity has warning.

Reveller taken to hospital

12 January 2020
Reveller taken to hospital

Emergency services were called after a man was found "unresponsive" in a nightclub.

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Man knocked out and robbed in park

12 January 2020
Man knocked out and robbed in park

A man was knocked unconscious in a robbery in a Maidstone park.

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Campaign after firefighter's death

12 January 2020
Campaign after firefighter's death

An online petition to fence a river after a drowning has attracted 1,500 signatures.

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Buses replace trains after power problems

12 January 2020
Buses replace trains after power problems

A power outage is affecting trains today.

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'Give us your bag or we will stab you'

12 January 2020
'Give us your bag or we will stab you'

Two suspected muggers are in custody after four boys were robbed at knife-point on a train.

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Dash cam footage shows car plunge into hidden ditch

11 January 2020
Dash cam footage shows car plunge into hidden ditch

A driver was grateful for the kindness of strangers after ending up expectedly in a roadside 'trench'.

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Chorus of approval

11 January 2020
Chorus of approval

Singing groups are invited to apply now to take part in this year's Community Big Sing.

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