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Task force aims to tackle worries over rural crime

Task force aims to tackle worries over rural crime

15 August 2014

New rural crime task force to be launched in the Weald as Kent is named fourth worst affected county in the UK by such offences.

Two call outs for fire service during latest strike

Two call outs for fire service during latest strike

15 August 2014

Crews have been called to two fires in the Malling area during the latest fire strike.

Battle ready at the aerodrome

Battle ready at the aerodrome

14 August 2014

A tank with a Hollywood twist, fighter planes and an army of jeeps will fill the Kentish countryside this weekend for a military spectacular.

Weald sixth form students celebrate A-level success

Weald sixth form students celebrate A-level success

14 August 2014

Thousands of pupils discovered their long-awaited A-level results today. Here's a round-up of Weald schools.

Wardens face axe in spending squeeze

Wardens face axe in spending squeeze

13 August 2014

The number of community wardens patrolling our streets could be slashed as KCC looks to shave £1.2m from its budget.

Hayley’s glittering night raises £12,000

 Hayley’s glittering night raises £12,000

13 August 2014

A Maidstone mum with terminal cancer was the belle of a ball which raised £12,000 for charity.

Make the most of summer: Family-friendly events across Kent

Make the most of summer: Family-friendly events across Kent

13 August 2014

Surely the kids aren't bored already! There's still loads to pack in this summer including the monster trucks, den building and Herne Bay's Air Show.

Call for united action against housing plans

Call for united action against housing plans

12 August 2014

Protest groups should work together to defeat Maidstone council's "excessive" housing targets, say campaigners

Man flown to hospital after forklift accident

Man flown to hospital after forklift accident

11 August 2014

A man has been flown to hospital with severe injuries after a load fell off a forklift truck.

Road closed after telegraph pole smash

Road closed after telegraph pole smash

11 August 2014

The A21 at Lamberhurst was closed this morning after a car crashed into a telegraph pole.

Rain doesn't have to stop play

Rain doesn't have to stop play

11 August 2014

Rainy day blues? There's still plenty to do across the county in the summer holidays. Here's our pick of the best days out.

Hop Farm founder claims legal action is ‘vindictive’

Hop Farm founder claims legal action is ‘vindictive’

10 August 2014

Hop Farm Festival founder labels music licensing company that won legal action against him, stopping him from playing live music, "vindictive".

Downpours cause disruption on Maidstone's road

Downpours cause disruption on Maidstone's road

10 August 2014

Drivers are warned to take care on the roads in the County Town after today's heavy rain.

Wet weather cancels Big Lunch

Wet weather cancels Big Lunch

10 August 2014

Maidstone council has cancelled today's Big Lunch in Brenchley Gardens. The event was part of a programme to mark 100 years since the First World War.

Son of Kent MP Helen Grant quits marines after nightclub assault

Son of Kent MP Helen Grant quits marines after nightclub assault

09 August 2014

Benjamin Grant, 22, claimed he lashed out after clubbers made racist taunts but has cleared of causing grievous bodily harm.

Family told of woman's death

Family told of woman's death

07 August 2014

The family of a woman who died after being hit by a train have been informed.

Woman hospitalised after crash

Woman hospitalised after crash

07 August 2014

A woman was taken to hospital after being involved in a crash with a lorry.

Man burned by out of control bonfire

Man burned by out of control bonfire

07 August 2014

A man in his 40s suffered minor burns to his arms after a bonfire he was tending to got out of control.

Fire service issues warnings after series of outdoor fires

Fire service issues warnings after series of outdoor fires

06 August 2014

Kent Fire and Rescue Service have warned parents to check where their children are this summer following a spate of outdoor fires.

Horse crushes girl out riding

Horse crushes girl out riding

06 August 2014

A young girl is lucky to have escaped life-threatening injuries after a horse fell on top of her.

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