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Witnesses spot Evri driver 'dumping parcels'

Witnesses spot Evri driver 'dumping parcels'

Delivery company Evri has launched an investigation after a delivery driver was spotted seemingly dumping parcels in a country lane.

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Cleaning firm boss banned from driving

Cleaning firm boss banned from driving

A company director spotted driving erratically was found to be more than twice the drink-drive limit.

Thief stole from two DIY stores in one day

Thief stole from two DIY stores in one day

A thief took power tools, a leaf blower and other items from two DIY stores in the same town on the same day.

Last-ditch attempt to stop Tony's abusive mum being released

Last-ditch attempt to stop Tony's abusive mum being released

Justice Secretary Dominic Rabb has lodged an appeal in his latest attempt to stop Tony Hudgell's birth mother from being released from prison.

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Thug threw punches at people outside pub

Thug threw punches at people outside pub

A thug who threw punches at passers-by outside a Wetherspoon pub and tried to get people to fight with him has appeared in court.

Laundrette closed by 10ft sinkhole

Laundrette closed by 10ft sinkhole

A family business has been forced to close after a neighbour watched their lawn "disappear into the ground".

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Lawson boost for Stones

Lawson boost for Stones

Sha’mar Lawson is hopeful of staying at Maidstone for the rest of the season.

Three-year delay as £199m revamp of roundabouts pushed back

Three-year delay as £199m revamp of roundabouts pushed back

Changes to roundabouts on one of the county's busiest routes have been delayed while a council submits more details to secure government funding.

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Music contest now in its 26th year

Music contest now in its 26th year

Eight hopefuls are tuning up in a bid to be named a town's Young Musician of the Year.

Drunk woman spat in officer's face and bit another on hand

Drunk woman spat in officer's face and bit another on hand

A drunk woman who was spotted running into the path of oncoming traffic later spat in a police officer's face and then bit a detention officer's hand.

Family left without hot water and central heating for six weeks

Family left without hot water and central heating for six weeks

A young family with a newborn baby have been left without hot water and central heating for six weeks because of a faulty boiler at their rented flat.

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Town centre road closure delayed

Town centre road closure delayed

A main access road that was due to be shut for essential gas works has been postponed.

'It's turning into a mini London - there are so many stabbings'

'It's turning into a mini London - there are so many stabbings'

A dad who has been homeless since he was 18 says the streets are now unsafe and he is worried for others as knife crime increases.

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Stones boss: We need help

Stones boss: We need help

Hakan Hayrettin stressed the need for reinforcements after Maidstone’s home defeat by Dagenham.

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'We're staying' insists Waitrose after appearing on property site

'We're staying' insists Waitrose after appearing on property site

A big-name supermarket says it will not be leaving a shopping centre, after an estate agent began mass marketing units there.

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Boat drifts away and becomes stuck under bridge

Boat drifts away and becomes stuck under bridge

Firefighters had to be called out to help secure a vessel which was adrift and wedged under a town centre bridge.

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Report: Daggers do it to Stones again

Report: Daggers do it to Stones again

A late goal saw Maidstone beaten by Dagenham for the second week running.

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Rising waters lead to flood warning for villages

Rising waters lead to flood warning for villages

The Environment Agency is warning people to beware of possible flooding due to rising river levels.

Farewell to popular landlady

Farewell to popular landlady

A town is set to lose another pub, as Shepherd Neame sells up.

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Rail junction revamped over Christmas and New Year

Rail junction revamped over Christmas and New Year

Gangs have spent eight days over the Christmas and New Year holidays completely rebuilding a junction to make it easier for Kent commuters.

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