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Bell-Drummond hits career-best double hundred for Kent

Bell-Drummond hits career-best double hundred for Kent

Daniel Bell-Drummond scored a career-best 271 not out as Kent dominated day two of their County Championship match at Northamptonshire.

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Smash on main road sparks long delays

Smash on main road sparks long delays

A smash on a main road which caused a van to overturn has sparked long delays in rush hour traffic.

Police search for hero who ‘stopped sexual assault’ at station

Police search for hero who ‘stopped sexual assault’ at station

Police are looking to find a member of the public who heroically intervened to stop a sexual assault.

Hosepipe ban for Kent customers enforced from today

Hosepipe ban for Kent customers enforced from today

A hosepipe ban will be enforced from today in parts of Kent as demand for water reached record levels – with rule-breakers facing a £1,000 fine.

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‘My friend discovered he had cancer after I told him mine was terminal’

‘My friend discovered he had cancer after I told him mine was terminal’

A heartbreaking conversation between good friends led to a dad-of-three later discovering he had cancer.

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Agar’s five-fer puts Kent in control at Northants

Agar’s five-fer puts Kent in control at Northants

Wes Agar’s five-wicket haul put Kent in the driving seat of their County Championship clash at Northants on Sunday.

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Billings steps down as Kent captain in four-day cricket

Billings steps down as Kent captain in four-day cricket

Sam Billings has stepped down as Kent captain in four-day cricket for the rest of the season.

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Woman arrested after ‘threatening to set property on fire’

Woman arrested after ‘threatening to set property on fire’

Police were called to a residential street after a woman allegedly threatened to set fire to a property there.

Concerns remain about £10,000-a-year ‘inadequate’ school

Concerns remain about £10,000-a-year ‘inadequate’ school

A private school where pupils are encouraged not to become “exposed to the trappings of consumerism” remains inadequate after a second inspection.

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Six of the best as Bell-Drummond hits century

Six of the best as Bell-Drummond hits century

Kent Spitfires moved into the top four in the Vitality Blast South Group thanks to a brilliant Daniel Bell-Drummond century against Middlesex.

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‘Never, never underestimate the power of the sea’

‘Never, never underestimate the power of the sea’

A journalist who covered the mission to discover the wreck of Titanic believes people will continue to explore the site despite this week’s tragedy.

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Opinion split over eco-surface used to bury tree roots in Kent high street

Opinion split over eco-surface used to bury tree roots in Kent high street

Shoppers are divided over the appearance of a new eco-material laid in a busy high street to hide the roots of towering trees.

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Spires Academy back in the saddle in style!

Spires Academy back in the saddle in style!

There were some standout displays to be proud of when Spires Academy took on King’s School in their first equestrian competition after the pandemic.

Denly reaches milestone as Spitfires win again

Denly reaches milestone as Spitfires win again

Joe Denly became only the third batsman to pass 5,000 T20 Blast runs after guiding Kent Spitfires to a fifth straight win on Thursday.

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Bluey stage show coming to Kent on first UK tour

Bluey stage show coming to Kent on first UK tour

CBeebies favourites Bluey and Bingo are bringing their hit stage show to Kent with tickets set to go on sale next week.

Boy beaten with crutch in gang attack

Boy beaten with crutch in gang attack

A teenage boy was hit over the head with a crutch in a terrifying gang attack.

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Heatwave could hit Kent with temperatures over 30C, says Met Office

Heatwave could hit Kent with temperatures over 30C, says Met Office

Forecasters say a heatwave could hit the county as weather experts expect temperatures to soar.

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Missing parrot returns after escaping from zoo

Missing parrot returns after escaping from zoo

A parrot who disappeared after being scared by seagulls has returned to a zoo, with a warm welcome from his winged friends.

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Pride organisers defend bid to put on more events in historic gardens

Pride organisers defend bid to put on more events in historic gardens

Plans to hold up to four large-scale events a year at a park have been blasted as ‘outrageous’, but others have backed the ambitious plans.

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Why Kent’s universities are facing a ‘perfect storm’ despite huge tuition fees

Why Kent’s universities are facing a ‘perfect storm’ despite huge tuition fees

Universities are seeing high demand and charge thousands a year… so just why are so many having to cut jobs and tighten their belts?

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