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'I was wrongly arrested for growing cannabis as house next door burnt'

'I was wrongly arrested for growing cannabis as house next door burnt'

26 August 2021

A cannabis farm was uncovered by firefighters called in the early hours to a house blaze - while an innocent neighbour spent 45 minutes under arrest.

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Shirley Bassey backing singer is serial paedophile

Shirley Bassey backing singer is serial paedophile

26 August 2021

A backing singer for Shirley Bassey who ran two pubs in the county has been convicted of sexually abusing three boys.

MP doing 'everything possible' for Afghan refugees

MP doing 'everything possible' for Afghan refugees

26 August 2021

At least 50 families in Maidstone and the Weald are directly affected by the crisis in Afghanistan, says MP.

Bat found hanging from a fishing line 12ft above water

Bat found hanging from a fishing line 12ft above water

26 August 2021

A bat with a fishing line hook caught in its mouth and hanging from a branch has been rescued by the RSPCA.

Mum recalls her daughter's dramatic birth on the back seat of a car 16 years ago

Mum recalls her daughter's dramatic birth on the back seat of a car 16 years ago

26 August 2021

A mother and daughter have revisited the place of Mia's birth.

Cops follow car into supermarket

Cops follow car into supermarket

25 August 2021

A member of the public was drafted in as police arrested three men in a supermarket car park.

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Covid 'rapid' test delays 'a warning to all those wanting holidays'

Covid 'rapid' test delays 'a warning to all those wanting holidays'

25 August 2021

This is how the wrong coloured sticker resulted in quarantine, a waste of £60 and missing the first few days in a new job.

Time is running out to nominate your unsung heroes

Time is running out to nominate your unsung heroes

25 August 2021

As an awards scheme nears its close, nominations for compassionate community groups and parishes are still open.

Military might on the march

Military might on the march

25 August 2021

Thousands of re-enactors will gather for the world's largest display of military re-enactment in the county this weekend.

What's on this bank holiday weekend

What's on this bank holiday weekend

25 August 2021

From country fairs and family festivals to live music, stage shows and plant hunting, there's lots going on across Kent this bank holiday weekend.

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Rap gig knifeman caught with gun while on bail

Rap gig knifeman caught with gun while on bail

24 August 2021

A man who knifed a rival outside a rap show during a fight which saw his friend murdered was caught with a gun while on bail.

Neighbours rush to help driver after car hits flats

Neighbours rush to help driver after car hits flats

24 August 2021

A wheelie bin and drain pipe were ruined when a car crashed into a block of flats.

Man taken to hospital after car crashes into building

Man taken to hospital after car crashes into building

24 August 2021

A man has been taken to a London hospital after a car crashed into a building.

Public art - the hits and misses

Public art - the hits and misses

22 August 2021

As a town unveils some dinosaur artwork we look at the sculptures, statues and beacons we love, and that we love to hate.

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Awards to honour altruistic young people

Awards to honour altruistic young people

20 August 2021

A prize giving scheme is looking for nominations for selfless young people who have shown compassion in their communities.

Waste centre booking system could stay

Waste centre booking system could stay

20 August 2021

As a consultation launches on an appointment system for using recycling sites, a council pledges any measures won't be strict like in lockdown.

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Another man in court following brawl which saw student killed

Another man in court following brawl which saw student killed

20 August 2021

Two years on from the murder of Andre Bent during a street brawl, a man stands accused of helping his killer.

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Elmers prepare to pack their trunks and say goodbye

Elmers prepare to pack their trunks and say goodbye

20 August 2021

With Elmer's Big Heart of Kent Parade coming to an end, the colourful elephants are preparing for the Farewell Weekend.

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Free concerts as park hopes to shake off its reputation

Free concerts as park hopes to shake off its reputation

19 August 2021

A park which has become notorious for being a crime hotspot is set to host a string of free concerts next month.

Tony Hart and Morph immortalised at bus station

Tony Hart and Morph immortalised at bus station

19 August 2021

Teenagers have created a striking mural as part of a £1m revamp of a tired and dingy bus station.

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