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Friday News Quiz

18 September 2015

Who got a giant snail pregnant? How does Bubbles the blind pony find his way around? Take the Friday news quiz.

Kent firefighter booted off Bake Off

Kent firefighter booted off Bake Off

17 September 2015

A firefighter who grew up in Kent is the latest contestant to leave this year's Great British Bake Off.

Elderly driver who caused friend's death failed eye test

Elderly driver who caused friend's death failed eye test

16 September 2015

An elderly driver who caused her close friend's death failed a test to determine if she could see well enough to drive, an inquest heard.

Council defends record as fortnightly collections criticised

Council defends record as fortnightly collections criticised

16 September 2015

A council has blamed a build up of rubbish at flats on a lack of recycling as government plans to return to weekly collections look to be scrapped.

Farmer's warning after calf chokes to death on balloon

Farmer's warning after calf chokes to death on balloon

16 September 2015

A distraught farmer has appealed for party-goers to think before launching balloons after one of his calves choked to death. Warning: graphic image.

Video: Train viola thief faces the music in court

Video: Train viola thief faces the music in court

16 September 2015

This is the moment an insurance official was caught on camera stealing an antique viola worth £300,000 from a train, as the thief is sentenced.

Jobless fall bucks trend

Jobless fall bucks trend

16 September 2015

Dole queues across Kent shrank last month despite the number of people out of work growing nationally.

West Ham owner sells lake

West Ham owner sells lake

16 September 2015

The co-chairman of West Ham United is to sell his stake in Kent’s largest reservoir weeks after a sailing club on the site was forced to close.

Patients diverted as A&E struggles to hit targets

Patients diverted as A&E struggles to hit targets

16 September 2015

Ambulances responding to 999 calls will be diverted to other hospitals as Medway Maritime struggles to cope with demand.

Battle of Britain flypast soars over Kent

Battle of Britain flypast soars over Kent

15 September 2015

The biggest flypast of Spitfires and Hurricanes since the Battle of Britain soared over Kent today to mark 75 years since the air campaign.

Fallen tree cleared from busy road

Fallen tree cleared from busy road

15 September 2015

A tree that had fallen on a busy road, close to a bend, has been removed.

Denise throws herself into fundraising

Denise throws herself into fundraising

15 September 2015

Before turning 60 a Maidstone woman jumped out of a plane at 12,000 ft for charity

Kent teacher launches new exhibition

Kent teacher launches new exhibition

15 September 2015

A Kent art teacher who has nurtured the artistic talents of many students is now showing off her own work at an exhibition.

Shape-shifting Kent

Shape-shifting Kent

15 September 2015

Take a step back in time as we look at just how much Kent has changed over the past few years using a time-travelling tool.

Crash closes busy road

Crash closes busy road

14 September 2015

A main road is shut in both directions after a three-vehicle smash, which left three people needing hospital treatment.

Thousands attend dance music festival in Mote Park

Thousands attend dance music festival in Mote Park

14 September 2015

More than 10,000 people from around the world have helped put Maidstone back on the clubbing map.

Classical concert date announced

Classical concert date announced

14 September 2015

Organisers of the hugely popular Leeds Castle classical concert have announced the date for this summer's event.

Warning as strong winds hit Kent

Warning as strong winds hit Kent

14 September 2015

The Met Office has issued a warning for strong winds with gusts of up to 65mph expected to hit some areas, which could cause disruption and damage.

Former pub to go under hammer at auction

Former pub to go under hammer at auction

13 September 2015

A former pub, which could be developed into a restaurant or home, is listed for auction this month.

Drugs deaths on the rise

Drugs deaths on the rise

13 September 2015

A team of experts is working to prevent people from dying as a result of taking drugs, as figures show the death toll is rising.

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