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'I have a death wish. Shoot me.'

'I have a death wish. Shoot me.'

A drunken father armed with knives and an axe has walked free after challenging armed police to shoot him during a four-hour siege.

Turner taking 'low-key' approach to Cup tie

Turner taking 'low-key' approach to Cup tie

Ray Turner has vowed to play it cool in the build-up to Faversham Town’s FA Cup trip to Maidenhead on Saturday.

Girl injured after fall from horse

Girl injured after fall from horse

An 11-year-old girl was flown to hospital after she fell from a horse during an equestrian show.

Royal approval for brewery

Royal approval for brewery

Britain's oldest brewer has been granted a royal warrant for its flagship beer.

Intruder captured in Google Street View photo?

Intruder captured in Google Street View photo?

The mystery of a Google Street View image that appeared to show a burglar breaking into a house has been solved.

Turner hails 'great days' at Faversham

Turner hails 'great days' at Faversham

Boss Ray Turner claims “these are great days at Faversham Town” as they bid to hit the top of Ryman League, Division 1 South for the first time ever.

Kent singer urges Scots to vote no at packed rally

Kent singer urges Scots to vote no at packed rally

Sir Bob Geldof received a mixed reaction as he addressed crowds ahead of this week's independence referendum.

Fears as loner armed with gun circles Southcliffe pub

Fears as loner armed with gun circles Southcliffe pub

A couple locked themselves in the pub where gritty crime drama Southcliffe was filmed when a gunman circled in what they feared was a copycat attack.

Turner eyes Cup upset

Turner eyes Cup upset

Ray Turner hopes Faversham can extend their winning run at the home of old rivals Leatherhead and cause an FA Cup upset on Saturday.

Firefighters called to oast house fire

Firefighters called to oast house fire

About 20 firefighters were called to tackle the blaze in Homestall Lane this afternoon.

Arrests after shop robbery

Arrests after shop robbery

A man has been charged and a woman arrested in connection with an alleged knifepoint robbery at a newsagents.

Upbeat Turner wants to progress

Upbeat Turner wants to progress

Ray Turner hopes Faversham can build on their fast start and establish themselves in the upper echelons of the Ryman League, Division 1 South table.

Newsagents targeted in knife-point robbery

Newsagents targeted in knife-point robbery

A shop worker was threatened by knife-wielding robbers who raided a town centre newsagents and fled with cash.

Ryman League and FA Cup picture gallery

Ryman League and FA Cup picture gallery

Weekend action from Maidstone's Ryman League Premier Division game and matches with teams involved in in the FA Cup preliminary round

Thousands flock to Hop Festival

Thousands flock to Hop Festival

It was all smiles in the sunshine as more than 30,000 people enjoyed the Hop Festival 2014 in Faversham

Ay caramba! Festival has a Mexican twist

Ay caramba! Festival has a Mexican twist

A Google blunder has seen the venue for the Faversham Hop Festival - which gets under way this weekend - listed as Mexico.

FA Cup round-up

FA Cup round-up

Find out how Kent teams fared in the FA Cup preliminary round in our comprehensive round-up

Turner: Cup cash important

Turner: Cup cash important

Faversham Town go into Saturday’s FA Cup tie at home to Westfield with manager Ray Turner emphasising the importance of the financial rewards.

Horrific ordeal of DJ 'tortured and beaten' by police

Horrific ordeal of DJ 'tortured and beaten' by police

A man spent three days in intensive care and was close to kidney failure after what he claims was a savage attack by police.

Shock at complaints over charity gig's banner

Shock at complaints over charity gig's banner

Complaints about a banner advertising a charity gig for a disabled teenager have been branded "disgraceful".

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