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'All the lads I was playing cards with were never found again’

'All the lads I was playing cards with were never found again’

A veteran who survived the Sir Galahad Falklands bombing before being pushed to the brink of suicide has credited the RBLI with saving his life.

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New manager announced for popular pub

New manager announced for popular pub

A general manager and sous chef have joined the team at a well-known Shepherd Neame pub.

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Couple’s wedding day pain as stowaway cat goes missing at venue

Couple’s wedding day pain as stowaway cat goes missing at venue

A couple have had their big day thrown into turmoil after their beloved cat stowed away in a van to their woodland wedding venue and went missing.

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Missing girl found safe and well

Missing girl found safe and well

Police have confirmed a 15-year-old girl reported missing has since been found safe and well.

Firefighters tackle flat blaze

Firefighters tackle flat blaze

A person is being treated for suspected smoke inhalation after a flat fire in a town centre.

Former church rectory on sale for £1.2m

Former church rectory on sale for £1.2m

An auctioneer has listed for sale a former church rectory and a 500-year-old house.

By-election to be held after death of council stalwart

By-election to be held after death of council stalwart

A by-election has been called to fill a vacant seat on Kent County Council following the death of a long-serving councillor.

VR World to open at cinema complex

VR World to open at cinema complex

A new immersive experience, which is set to be the first-of-its-kind, will be opening near a town centre.

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Former family centre back on the market after £500k sale falls through

Former family centre back on the market after £500k sale falls through

A former Kent County Council family centre is being re-listed at auction after the original sale fell through.

Bus driver ‘abused and threatened’ by passenger

Bus driver ‘abused and threatened’ by passenger

CCTV images have been released after a driver was abused when a bus service was delayed.

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When Roundheads and Cavaliers clashed outside Burger King

When Roundheads and Cavaliers clashed outside Burger King

The former of ‘governor of Maidstone’ has recalled how he was forced to surrender control of the town by armed troops, next to M&S

Thief admits stealing from restaurant till

Thief admits stealing from restaurant till

A thief has appeared in court just days after stealing money from the till of a town centre restaurant.

Biker in ‘serious condition’ after crash

Biker in ‘serious condition’ after crash

A motorcyclist has been taken to hospital after a crash involving a van and motorbike along a busy stretch of road.

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Appeal after sexual assault in park

Appeal after sexual assault in park

Police are appealing for CCTV and dashcam footage, after reports of a sexual assault on a teenage girl in a park.

‘Save our rubbish tip or face gridlock traffic’

‘Save our rubbish tip or face gridlock traffic’

Backbench Tory councillors are urging the council to keep a popular waste recycing station open or risk adding to a town’s traffc problems.

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First World War ‘Tommy’ on epic coast trek

First World War ‘Tommy’ on epic coast trek

A man is hiking 75 miles dressed as a First World War soldier to raise cash for a military charity.

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‘Everyone loved him – but he broke me’

‘Everyone loved him – but he broke me’

A woman who was beaten and threatened by her ex-partner has bravely shared her story as she works to help other victims of domestic abuse.

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‘Their pride is on the line’

‘Their pride is on the line’

Maidstone’s retained players are fired up to prove a point in National League South.

Woman with incurable cancer treated to VIP Peter Kay show after booking error

Woman with incurable cancer treated to VIP Peter Kay show after booking error

A couple fighting cancer will be given the VIP treatment at Peter Kay’s 02 show this weekend after raising their booking error on social media.

Burger bar plans for car wash business

Burger bar plans for car wash business

A car-wash firm is seeking the opportunity to sell burgers to customers bringing in their motors to be cleaned.

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