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'I bring the firepower'

'I bring the firepower'

Maidstone gymnast Courtney Tulloch says he brings “the firepower to the team” after adding men’s rings gold to his Commonwealth Games team gold.

Title-chasing Hill reflects on 'best-ever' weekend

Title-chasing Hill reflects on 'best-ever' weekend

Jake Hill is back in BTCC title contention after an excellent display at Knockhill.

Care home 'requires improvement'

Care home 'requires improvement'

A care home looking after 57 residents with complex needs is under-performing in four out of five areas.

'Alessia has left a legacy for girls across Kent'

'Alessia has left a legacy for girls across Kent'

Following the Lionesses' record-breaking Women's Euros victory against Germany, Alessia Russo has been praised for paving the way for Kent's girls.

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Kent's first Wendy's unveils shopfront

Kent's first Wendy's unveils shopfront

The county's very first Wendy's store has been unveiled after scaffolding was taken down.

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It's finally home! Crowds watch England claim Euro glory

It's finally home! Crowds watch England claim Euro glory

Football fans gathered in pubs and bars across the county to watch England win the Euro final.

Kelly Brook marries model in secret Italian wedding

Kelly Brook marries model in secret Italian wedding

Kent's Kelly Brook has married her fiance Jeremy Parisi seven years after the pair started dating.

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Russo helps lead Lionesses to Women's Euros glory

Russo helps lead Lionesses to Women's Euros glory

Kent's Alessia Russo came off the bench as England’s Women beat Germany to become European champions.

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Injured Hall finds silver lining

Injured Hall finds silver lining

Injury didn't stop Maidstone gymnast James Hall medalling in the men's all-round final - with a little help from the crowd at the Commonwealth Games.

Kent stars offer Lionesses luck ahead of final

Kent stars offer Lionesses luck ahead of final

The county's sporting community have been sending their best wishes to Alessia Russo and co ahead of England's Euro Women's final.

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River Festival returns with a bang

River Festival returns with a bang

Returning after a two-year absence due to Covid, visitors flocked to the River Medway to enjoy everything the Maidstone River Festival had to offer.

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CCTV image released after petrol station worker racially abused

CCTV image released after petrol station worker racially abused

An image has been released by police following an incident in which a petrol station worker was allegedly racially abused.

Another golden moment for Hall

Another golden moment for Hall

Maidstone gymnast James Hall added to his Commonwealth Games medal collection - and paid tribute to an inspirational team-mate.

'The girls are doing 'The Russo' in training'

'The girls are doing 'The Russo' in training'

The former coach of England star Alessia Russio has said he felt she was "going all the way" even from an early age.

Amateur runner set to take on country's best

Amateur runner set to take on country's best

A runner who only took up the sport two years ago is preparing to compete in national championships and he's got half an eye on the Olympics.

US diplomat's viral video homage to Russo's backheel

US diplomat's viral video homage to Russo's backheel

In a parody of Kent girl Alessia Russo's semi-final goal staff from the American Embassy have thrown their support behind the Lionesses.

Cute Kids competition is back!

Cute Kids competition is back!

Is your little one the cutest? Our Cute Kids competition is back for another year, with some great prizes to be won.

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Violent bully who abused woman for a year is jailed

Violent bully who abused woman for a year is jailed

A violent thug who tormented a woman, including punching and kicking her, for more than year has been jailed.

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'It's a league set-up' Woods feels right at home with Maidstone

'It's a league set-up' Woods feels right at home with Maidstone

There’s nothing non-league about Maidstone United’s pre-season preparation and new signing Henry Woods should know.

River festival 'will be best in 40-year-history'

River festival 'will be best in 40-year-history'

A wacky raft race, live music and fireworks will be back in a Kent town for the return of a celebration of its waterway.

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