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Beckenham to host Spitfires' one-day matches

Beckenham to host Spitfires' one-day matches

Kent Spitfires will play all four of their home Royal London Cup matches at the County Ground, Beckenham.

Dad who changed name three times has gun bid snubbed

Dad who changed name three times has gun bid snubbed

A dad’s gun licence appeal has been thwarted after a judge branded him “unfit to be trusted with a deadly firearm”.

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Railway station closed due to 'emergency incident'

Railway station closed due to 'emergency incident'

A railway station closed due to an 'emergency incident' has now reopened.

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Snow brings Kent's first game to an early close

Snow brings Kent's first game to an early close

Kent drew their County Championship opener at Northants - with snow falling on the final day at Wantage Road.

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Man clears 60 sacks of litter at ‘eyesore’ lay-by

Man clears 60 sacks of litter at ‘eyesore’ lay-by

A frustrated villager has cleared rubbish strewn across a lay-by by selfish louts as confusion continues over who owns the site.

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Vasconcelos' ton frustrates Kent's bowlers

Vasconcelos' ton frustrates Kent's bowlers

Kent were frustrated by the weather and Ricardo Vasconcelos' century on day three at Northants.

Stevens hits brilliant hundred for Kent

Stevens hits brilliant hundred for Kent

Veteran all-rounder Darren Stevens starred with an unbeaten century to put Kent in the driving seat on a rain-affected second day at Northamptonshire.

Boy, 15, arrested with knife in park

Boy, 15, arrested with knife in park

Police have arrested a teenager who was found to be carrying a knife after making 'abusive' comments to officers in a popular public park.

Downton: It's a conservative budget

Downton: It's a conservative budget

Kent are not banking on bumper crowds this summer – despite Covid restrictions due to be lifted in the weeks ahead.

'My daughter was failed by justice system'

'My daughter was failed by justice system'

A mum whose ex-partner was handed a year-long sentence for a 'shocking' attack on their baby says the little girl was 'failed by the justice system'.

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Kent recover from 38-3 on opening day of the season

Kent recover from 38-3 on opening day of the season

Kent recovered from losing three wickets in the opening session on the first day of their County Championship clash at Northamptonshire on Thursday.

German Doner Kebab to open new store this month

German Doner Kebab to open new store this month

Popular chain German Doner Kebab has confirmed it is opening a new Kent branch this month - creating 25 jobs.

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Sneak peek inside Kent castle being sold for £15 million

Sneak peek inside Kent castle being sold for £15 million

An exquisite Grade I-listed castle boasting 14 bedrooms, a swimming pool, library and vineyard is hitting the market at £15 million.

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Suspected dealer arrested after crack cocaine and cash seized

Suspected dealer arrested after crack cocaine and cash seized

A young man has been arrested after police seized suspected crack cocaine, cash and a mobile phone.

'Beaten and tortured just for being gay'

'Beaten and tortured just for being gay'

A former magistrate who opened his heart about his sexuality was tortured in his own home by a homophobic couple in a shockingly brutal attack.

Scoring runs is my main focus

Scoring runs is my main focus

Daniel Bell-Drummond captains Kent for the next two months but the opener is keen to make sure that his batting is not affected.

Simon's shock win at Canterbury Golf Club

Simon's shock win at Canterbury Golf Club

Simon Leggatt was left ‘gobsmacked’ after beating Josh Bristow to win Canterbury Golf Club’s most prestigious knockout competition.

Bowling attack seams right for Championship challenge

Bowling attack seams right for Championship challenge

Kent director of cricket Paul Downton fancies their chances of success this summer.

'I'm very excited about this group'

'I'm very excited about this group'

Head coach Matt Walker believes Kent’s best squad for a number of seasons can deliver silverware this summer.

Behaviour of animals at trust 'changed during lockdown'

Behaviour of animals at trust 'changed during lockdown'

Nesting storks and adventurous squirrels: Behaviour at a wildlife park changed during lockdown and the animals will be monitored come April 12.

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