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'It's happened again': Car ploughs into homes for second time

'It's happened again': Car ploughs into homes for second time

A landlord and residents are calling for better safety measures after a car smashed into two homes for the second time in six months.

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'It was more than double the price of Aldi - but buying Kent-only was a treat!'

'It was more than double the price of Aldi - but buying Kent-only was a treat!'

We challenged our reporter to only source food and drink from the Garden of England and here's how she got on...

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Police called to disturbance at park

Police called to disturbance at park

Crews were called after a disturbance involving a large group of people was reported at a park

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Historic 225-year-old jewellers set to reopen under new owner

Historic 225-year-old jewellers set to reopen under new owner

An opening date has been confirmed for a historic town jewellers set to reopen under the ownership of another of Kent's renowned gem traders.

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Shop owner has nose broken by 'vape thief'

Shop owner has nose broken by 'vape thief'

A newsagent who was left bloodied and bruised after being attacked by a suspected thief says "people are stealing all the time".

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Teen who killed dad to spend less than two years in jail

Teen who killed dad to spend less than two years in jail

A teenager who killed a much-loved dad with a single punch outside a pub has been sent to prison.

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Blazing car blocks A249

Blazing car blocks A249

There were long rush-hour queues on a dual carriageway after a car burst into flames.

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Road closed for emergency gas repairs

Road closed for emergency gas repairs

A road has been closed in both directions for engineers to mend a gas leak.

MP demands action over ‘nightmare before christmas’ water shortages

MP demands action over ‘nightmare before christmas’ water shortages

An MP says a water company will be 'held to account' after thousands of homes and businesses were left without water in the run up to Christmas.

Anglers amass nearly £2,000 in fines in fishing hole sting

Anglers amass nearly £2,000 in fines in fishing hole sting

Four anglers from Kent have been hit with fines after they were caught illegally fishing in lakes.

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Elokobi's fond memories of Oldham

Elokobi's fond memories of Oldham

George Elokobi returns to one of his old clubs when Maidstone visit Oldham on Saturday.

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Football fixtures and results

Football fixtures and results

Catch up with all the week's football fixtures and results here.

'Gaffer like a big brother to me'

'Gaffer like a big brother to me'

Skipper Jerome Binnom-Williams has spoken of his respect for caretaker boss George Elokobi as Maidstone look to build on their FA Trophy exploits.

Makeshift hotel courthouse to remain open for another year

Makeshift hotel courthouse to remain open for another year

A pop-up Nightingale courthouse in Kent is among 24 venues around the country that will continue to be used to cut trial backlogs.

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'David Lloyd closure is making my salon homeless'

'David Lloyd closure is making my salon homeless'

The owner of beauty salon inside a gym that announced its shock closure yesterday says her business was forgotten about in the decision.

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Gymfinity Kids nursery gets 'good' Ofsted rating

Gymfinity Kids nursery gets 'good' Ofsted rating

A children's nursery and activity centre has received a 'good' rating by the education services inspector.

Stones defender back after year out

Stones defender back after year out

Most of us look forward to a bit of sunshine at this time of year - Raphe Brown perhaps more than most.

Pints for £3.20 and local celebs: Inside country's best club

Pints for £3.20 and local celebs: Inside country's best club

We go behind the oak door of this unassuming village club that has been crowned as the best in the country.

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Trains suspended after railway signaller taken ill

Trains suspended after railway signaller taken ill

Some trains are unable to run after a medical incident this evening.

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David Lloyd club to close

David Lloyd club to close

A large town centre gym has announced today it will be shutting its doors for good.

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