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Council leader blasts government's parkrun stance

26 May 2021
Council leader blasts government's parkrun stance

A council leader has ticked off the Government, saying "headline soundbites from Whitehall are not at all helpful."

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Desperate efforts to save boy from bridge

24 May 2021
Desperate efforts to save boy from bridge

An inquest has heard of the mental health struggles of a transgender teenager and will consider if he got enough help from the NHS.

Conservatives grasp control at council's annual meeting

24 May 2021
Conservatives grasp control at council's annual meeting

The newly appointed leader David Burton has moved swiftly to take charge at Maidstone.

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Sleep pods to help medics

24 May 2021
Sleep pods to help medics

Exhausted hospital staff are now able to make use of new technology to grab a power nap on breaks or a sleep at the end of their shift.

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When 'John Major' and 'The Queen' attended Festival of Europe

22 May 2021
When 'John Major' and 'The Queen' attended Festival of Europe

We recall the time thousands attended Kent's Festival of Europe, complete with celebs and lookalike politicians.

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Delays at crossroads

21 May 2021
Delays at crossroads

There's heavy traffic on the A26 tonight after an accident.

Rates 'hell' due to 'wrong address on envelope' says landlord

21 May 2021
Rates 'hell' due to 'wrong address on envelope' says landlord

A pub landlord has warned businesses to check details on pre-paid envelopes after a battle over his rates caused by, he says, an incorrect address.

Teenager hit by car on A228

20 May 2021
Teenager hit by car on A228

A girl who was hit by a car on a main road has been taken to hospital.

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Man urinated on police officer during attack

20 May 2021
Man urinated on police officer during attack

A 37-year-old has been locked up for head butting a police officer and hurling racial abuse at a hospital doctor trying to treat him.

High Street offices converted to living accommodation

19 May 2021
High Street offices converted to living accommodation

For £650 a month you can live in a former Kent Messenger office.

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Tributes paid after death of school's longest serving head

19 May 2021
Tributes paid after death of school's longest serving head

A much-respected former grammar school headmaster who was in the role for more than 30 years has died.

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How did nuclear fallout affect our soldiers' families?

18 May 2021
How did nuclear fallout affect our soldiers' families?

Wives and children of service veterans involved in Britain's H-bomb tests are invited to take part in a new health study.

Tragic case of homeless man to be studied at university

17 May 2021
Tragic case of homeless man to be studied at university

The story of a homeless man refused permission to take pets into his new-found accommodation is now the subject of academic study.

New Mayor for Tonbridge and Malling

17 May 2021
New Mayor for Tonbridge and Malling

Roger is revved up and raring to go after his long wait.

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Justin Welby condemns anti-semitism

17 May 2021
Justin Welby condemns anti-semitism

The Archbishop of Canterbury has urged people to 'pray for the holy land and reject violence'.

Loose Road shut overnight

17 May 2021
Loose Road shut overnight

Pothole repair work will result in a long diversion for motorists for the next 10 days.

New classrooms for those struggling with school

14 May 2021
New classrooms for those struggling with school

A school's expansion will offer specialist help to more pupils who find life in large classrooms too tough and have battled with their GCSEs.

Third fine for ignoring planning enforcement notices

12 May 2021
Third fine for ignoring planning enforcement notices

A landowner described his appearance in court over a planning breach with Tunbridge Wells council as 'the story of my life.'

'We have no idea why our son took his own life'

12 May 2021
'We have no idea why our son took his own life'

The family of a man who was found dead in his shed said they don't know why he took his own life.

Time to think about summer holidays

12 May 2021
Time to think about summer holidays

A family caravan business has re-opened after lockdown with a third generation now in charge.

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