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'It's like Midsomer Murders - without the murders'

18 May 2017
'It's like Midsomer Murders - without the murders'

The organiser of a food-themed village fair, which attracts thousands of visitors, has a unique way of describing it.

Fine choice of goods at new market

14 May 2017
Fine choice of goods at new market

The first market in a historic High Street for hundreds of years will launched at the weekend, selling artisan, vintage collectables and fine foods.

Outgoing head slams unruly pupils and parents

12 May 2017
Outgoing head slams unruly pupils and parents

A departing head teacher has hit out at parents for not backing her school’s efforts to implement punishments against youngsters breaking the rules.

Parkrun warm-up as Barry steps up goal

06 May 2017
Parkrun warm-up as Barry steps up goal

A veteran runner is urging others to sign up for the North Downs Run.

Man killed himself after stabbing his wife in row

06 May 2017
Man killed himself after stabbing his wife in row

A father-of-two brutally stabbed his wife after she found a message on his phone saying he hated her, an inquest heard.

Two little ladies are cutest of them all

05 May 2017
Two little ladies are cutest of them all

Two gorgeous little girls scooped the lion’s share of the £2,000 prize money in the Medway Messenger’s Cute Kids 2017 contest.

Inspirational Jessica’s wedding dream comes true

05 May 2017
Inspirational Jessica’s wedding dream comes true

WATCH: Confined to a wheelchair by a debilitating illness, Jessica Taylor was determined to walk down the aisle to marry her sweetheart.

Two injured after car crashes into house

30 April 2017
Two injured after car crashes into house

Police were called after a car crashed into a house and several parked cars in the early hours.

Tears and gasps as Jessica weds sweetheart

30 April 2017
Tears and gasps as Jessica weds sweetheart

After months of physio and intense pain, a 26-year-old ME sufferer managed to walk down the aisle to marry her partner.

Woman flees house fire

29 April 2017
Woman flees house fire

An elderly woman had to flee her home after a fire was sparked by a faulty tumble dryer.

Outcry prompts charity cafe U-turn

27 April 2017
Outcry prompts charity cafe U-turn

Hospital chiefs have dropped plans to change the location of an outlet that has raised £500,000 a year for vital medical equipment and services.

Costa coffee move into hospital sparks anger

22 April 2017
Costa coffee move into hospital sparks anger

A League of Friends cafe and convenience shop is set to be pushed aside to make way for a multi-national coffee chain.

VIDEO: Epic journey for Help for Heroes fundraisers

22 April 2017
VIDEO: Epic journey for Help for Heroes fundraisers

Three ex-servicemen are going the extra mile on their challenge to cycle from John O'Groats to Land's End via seven military bases.

Magical day to mark club’s £5m makeover

22 April 2017
Magical day to mark club’s £5m makeover

A golf club has a new look, with much more on offer

Next course is cheese – and gin

21 April 2017
Next course is cheese – and gin

The owners of a popular high street restaurant hope to open a delicatessen a few doors away.

Under-pressure surgery awarded additional cash

20 April 2017
Under-pressure surgery awarded additional cash

Help is on the way for a troubled health surgery where hundreds of patients are forced to wait weeks for an appointment.

Car overturns after crash

19 April 2017
Car overturns after crash

Emergency crews have been called to a quiet residential street after a car overturned in a crash.

Cat found decapitated in owner's garden

17 April 2017
Cat found decapitated in owner's garden

There are fears the so-called M25 cat killer could be behind the latest death of a pet.

Church can take a pew after conservation row

16 April 2017
Church can take a pew after conservation row

An unholy row has erupted over replacing uncomfortable pews at a 14th century church in Rainham.

Parents’ fears over park where dog savaged girl

14 April 2017
Parents’ fears over park where dog savaged girl

Just over a week since a savage dog attack, which left a little girl with horrific injuries, the park where it happened remains empty.

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