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Sir Winston Churchill's daughter Lady Soames dies aged 91

01 June 2014
Sir Winston Churchill's daughter Lady Soames dies aged 91

Westerham born Mary Soames, the last surviving child of Sir Winston Churchill, died at home yesterday following a short illness.

Suspected drug dealer arrested

01 June 2014
Suspected drug dealer arrested

Police arrested a suspected drug dealer in Tunbridge Wells yesterday.

Maidstone singer prepares for BGT semi-final

31 May 2014
Maidstone singer prepares for BGT semi-final

A Maidstone singer is set to appear in the semi-finals of Britain’s Got Talent tonight.

Teen charged after rooftop drama

31 May 2014
Teen charged after rooftop drama

A teenager has been charged following a rooftop stand-off lasting three and a half hours.

War veteran in Youtube plea to save home from bulldozers

31 May 2014
War veteran in Youtube plea to save home from bulldozers

A 97-year-old war veteran has taken to Youtube to save her sheltered housing complex from potential demolition.

Firefighter spared jail after secretly filming woman in shower

30 May 2014
Firefighter spared jail after secretly filming woman in shower

A firefighter who spied on a woman in the shower with a hidden camera has avoided prison - but is likely to lose his job.

Patients' letters delivered to wrong address... for 10 years

30 May 2014
Patients' letters delivered to wrong address... for 10 years

Highly confidential patient information - including test results - have been delivered to the wrong address for a DECADE.

Arrests follow crackdown on burglars

30 May 2014
Arrests follow crackdown on burglars

Four arrests have been made this week following burglaries in west Kent.

Flan-flinging fun as Custard Pie Championships come to Coxheath

30 May 2014
Flan-flinging fun as Custard Pie Championships come to Coxheath

Teams are preparing for some flan-flinging fun on the eve of this year’s World Custard Pie Championships.

Man arrested after bricks thrown in roof stand-off

29 May 2014
Man arrested after bricks thrown in roof stand-off

A teenager has been arrested after bricks were thrown from a rooftop in a tense stand-off with police.

Dog owners warned to protect against deadly virus

29 May 2014
Dog owners warned to protect against deadly virus

The death of a puppy which contracted a lethal virus has sparked calls for more dog vaccinations in Snodland.

Gran reaches for skies in wingwalk challenge

27 May 2014
Gran reaches for skies in wingwalk challenge

A daredevil grandmother of five from Otham will be walking on the wings of a plane in a bid to raise money for charity.

Woman's miracle recovery after near-fatal stroke

26 May 2014
Woman's miracle recovery after near-fatal stroke

A woman told she may never walk again has defied medics to take the first vital steps to recovery after a huge stroke.

Lane closure after tractor breaks down on A249

23 May 2014
Lane closure after tractor breaks down on A249

Commuters were warned of delays at Detling Hill this morning, after a break down.

Tunbridge Wells Borough Council elections: The results

23 May 2014
Tunbridge Wells Borough Council elections: The results

Sixteen wards are being contested in the local council elections for Tunbridge Borough Council.

Backlog of buses after traffic light troubles

21 May 2014
Backlog of buses after traffic light troubles

Bus passengers were forced to sit in a queue for 15 minutes when traffic lights got stuck on red in Maidstone this afternoon.

Missing man 'could become erratic' if threatened

21 May 2014
Missing man 'could become erratic' if threatened

A man in need of behaviour-controlling medicine could be camping in Kent woodland.

Woman denied vote for first time in 40 years after mix-up

21 May 2014
Woman denied vote for first time in 40 years after mix-up

A Maidstone woman is unable to vote for the first time in more than 40 years this week, after a mix-up with her postal vote.

M20 queues following two accidents

19 May 2014
M20 queues following two accidents

Commuters are warned of delays this morning after a lane of the M20 was closed.

Sunlight blamed for Maidstone shed fire

19 May 2014
Sunlight blamed for Maidstone shed fire

The sunny weather is thought to have caused a shed blaze, when newspapers ignited.

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