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Trio named in British team for Worlds bid

Trio named in British team for Worlds bid

Kent's men's gymnastics heroes are going for gold again after getting the call-up for next month's World Championships.

'Her Majesty flew home in the same aircraft as casualties from Afghanistan'

'Her Majesty flew home in the same aircraft as casualties from Afghanistan'

An honorary chaplain to the Queen has spoken of the emotion of taking part in Her Majesty's funeral procession.

Awards to celebrate young role models

Awards to celebrate young role models

A scheme is looking to recognise a young person who has made an impact in their local neighbourhood.

Olympian Eddie the Eagle still ski-jumping at 58

Olympian Eddie the Eagle still ski-jumping at 58

Eddie the Eagle is inspiring others to get fit – 34 years after his record-breaking Olympic adventure.

'KCC should compensate me for my fall'

'KCC should compensate me for my fall'

Broken paving stones remained unrepaired almost four months after a pensioner's injury.

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Luque's injury twist

Luque's injury twist

Maidstone winger Joan Luque’s hopes of a January return are in the balance.

‘Vapers are destroying our wildlife’

‘Vapers are destroying our wildlife’

An environmental campaigner has launched a petition calling on a ban of disposable vapes.

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Rush-hour traffic due to road works

Rush-hour traffic due to road works

Commuters are facing long delays due to a partial road closure.

Gang suspected of stealing from parked lorry

Gang suspected of stealing from parked lorry

Three men were arrested after police spotted a group running from a lorry parked at a motorway services.

'They were simple tales about Her Majesty but were amazingly popular'

'They were simple tales about Her Majesty but were amazingly popular'

Sisters who spread joy with stories about the Royal Family using crafted figures say it is with sadness they bid goodbye to their main character.

Man in court after pub attack victim's death

Man in court after pub attack victim's death

A teenager will face trial next year after a father died following an incident outside a town centre pub.

Kent's first Wendy's to open next week

Kent's first Wendy's to open next week

An opening date for Kent's first Wendy's restaurant has been revealed.

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Case surrounding Fergus Wilson sex abuse claims dropped

Case surrounding Fergus Wilson sex abuse claims dropped

A case involving a woman who made allegations against property mogul Fergus Wilson has been dropped.

Part of town centre route closed for gas works

Part of town centre route closed for gas works

Part of a busy town centre road has closed for emergency repair works.

New judge to be portrayed in BBC drama

New judge to be portrayed in BBC drama

A newly-appointed crown court judge is to be portrayed on television over his part in a trial concerning a killer church warden.

Racist thug lashed out at teens and cops

Racist thug lashed out at teens and cops

A menace with 150 convictions for 285 offences has been jailed once again but says he loses his temper while 'others get away with it'.

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First look at new homes in former hospital

First look at new homes in former hospital

A housing association which plans to have 73 homes built in a former private hospital has unveiled its first showroom.

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Two accidents within five miles cause delays

Two accidents within five miles cause delays

Two accidents near a road linking Kent's two motorways, combined with major roadworks, are causing delays for motorists.

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'They don't like me telling them the truth'

'They don't like me telling them the truth'

Hakan Hayrettin accused his Maidstone side of not liking the truth after their defeat at Bromley.

William in the driving seat

William in the driving seat

Marden's William Sparrow will take a healthy lead into the final round of the Total Karting Zero Southern Championship.

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