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Man caught in drug deal is locked up

30 April 2020
Man caught in drug deal is locked up

A man has been jailed after large quantities of cocaine and cash were found in his car.

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New M20 junction 'still on the table'

30 April 2020
New M20 junction 'still on the table'

Council leaders say plans to build a new motorway junction between Ashford and Maidstone are still being considered despite previous setbacks.

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YouTube star, 8, raises money for the NHS

29 April 2020
YouTube star, 8, raises money for the NHS

A young girl has been raising money for frontline workers by setting herself challenges to complete on her YouTube channel.

Young boy shares stay at home message through play

28 April 2020
Young boy shares stay at home message through play

A six-year-old boy has come up with a creative way to encourage people to stay at home during lockdown using his toys.

'My rare animals died due to planning battle'

28 April 2020
'My rare animals died due to planning battle'

The owner of two farms has hit out at a parish council, claiming a drawn out planning wrangle cost rare animals their lives.

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Free loom band bracelets for NHS workers

27 April 2020
Free loom band bracelets for NHS workers

A six-year-old girl has raised hundreds for the NHS by making customised bracelets from her living room.

First virtual meeting to discuss 5,000 home development

27 April 2020
First virtual meeting to discuss 5,000 home development

Campaigners have criticised the council for using the first virtual meeting to get a Garden Village development back on the agenda.

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Lights, camera, action! Demelza wins film award

27 April 2020
Lights, camera, action! Demelza wins film award

A hospice has been recognised at a national award ceremony for its creative appeal video featuring Harry Potter star, Daniel Radcliffe.

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‘Give us more time to consider plans’

26 April 2020
‘Give us more time to consider plans’

Residents have called for an extension in determining a planning application for 168 homes, to allow more time for consideration during lockdown.

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Independent hospital to take on NHS patients

24 April 2020
Independent hospital to take on NHS patients

Some patients needing urgent surgery in Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells will now be referred to an independent hospital for care.

The new app built to fight Covid-19

23 April 2020
The new app built to fight Covid-19

An engineer from Maidstone has created a new app that anyone can use to help boost the supply of PPE to healthcare workers.

Pilgrims Retreat raise thousands for NHS

23 April 2020
Pilgrims Retreat raise thousands for NHS

Residents living in an over 50s retreat have been raising money for key workers through their weekly doorstep clap.

Museum curator builds archive of Kent's history

22 April 2020
Museum curator builds archive of Kent's history

From famous Romans to sporting heroes, a museum curator has started an online archive dedicated to the county's rich history.

Farm fire in Maidstone

21 April 2020
Farm fire in Maidstone

Gas cylinders exploded in the fire that broke out at a farm in Ulcombe near Maidstone.

Covid-19 assessment unit moved to smaller location

21 April 2020
Covid-19 assessment unit moved to smaller location

A drive-thru coronavirus facility has relocated to a smaller site as demand for the service has been lower than expected.

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'Remarkable' boy, 4, helps save grandad's life

21 April 2020
'Remarkable' boy, 4, helps save grandad's life

A four-year-old who helped to save his grandfather's life has received a national award for his efforts.

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Keeping fit and active during lockdown

19 April 2020
Keeping fit and active during lockdown

Businesses, groups and schools have gone digital to help each other stay active in isolation.

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'We adapted during the war and we'll adapt now'

17 April 2020
'We adapted during the war and we'll adapt now'

Aerodrome bosses say they are prepared to do whatever it takes to fight the coronavirus and adjust in ways similar to the Second World War.

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Funeral director finds new use for limousines

16 April 2020
Funeral director finds new use for limousines

A funeral company is now using its limousines to help get patients to coronavirus assessment centres.

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Electrician offers free call outs for NHS staff

16 April 2020
Electrician offers free call outs for NHS staff

An electrician from Sevenoaks wants to shows his support for key workers in Kent by offering free emergency call outs for all NHS staff.

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