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'We want to be first twins to race at Le Mans'

'We want to be first twins to race at Le Mans'

Brothers racing in the Praga Cup have set their sights on making history by competing in the world's oldest endurance race.

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Bus fares to rise for thousands across Kent

Bus fares to rise for thousands across Kent

A bus company is putting up fares to counter rising running costs with passengers set to pay more and the move has been met with criticism.

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World custard pie throwing event returns

World custard pie throwing event returns

Teams from around the globe will convene in a field to hurl dairy desserts at one another in the Annual World Custard Pie Championship.

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'Mum has just days to live but there's therapy that could save her'

'Mum has just days to live but there's therapy that could save her'

Heartbroken daughters are in a race against time to raise £80k for treatment for their 'strong, amazing' mother who has a rare cancer.

Crash blocks part of M20

Crash blocks part of M20

Drivers are facing delays after a crash has blocked part of the motorway.

Huge police response to hoax call

Huge police response to hoax call

A police helicopter and dog unit were called to reports of a sexual assault which turned out to be a hoax.

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Tri Nations gold for Jimmy

Tri Nations gold for Jimmy

Westree boxer Jimmy Dean Wood has won Tri Nations gold representing England.

Village loses only shop but coffee firm to move in

Village loses only shop but coffee firm to move in

A chance meeting in the street means a building that has been home to the only shop in a village will not remain empty for long.

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Netflix reveals new drama starring Marvel actor being filmed in Kent

Netflix reveals new drama starring Marvel actor being filmed in Kent

Film crews seen in a Kent town centre were for a new show featuring stars from Daredevil, Quantum of Solace and Game of Thrones.

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Lockdown-hit Downs Mail to close

Lockdown-hit Downs Mail to close

A free newspaper that at its peak delivered to 88,000 homes in Kent has printed for the last time, months after celebrating its 25th anniversary.

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Barham set for improved deal

Barham set for improved deal

Striker Jack Barham is close to signing an improved deal at Maidstone United.

Russo named in England squad for women's Euros

Russo named in England squad for women's Euros

Alessia Russo has been named in England's squad for this summer's women's Euros.

Backlash after vegan café adds milk, eggs and cheese to menu

Backlash after vegan café adds milk, eggs and cheese to menu

A café which was branded as 100% vegan has been slammed online after adding dairy and fish products to its new menu.

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Netflix drama being filmed in town centre

Netflix drama being filmed in town centre

Film crews and prop police cars were spotted outside a town's county hall today.

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Men jailed after stabbing outside troubled club

Men jailed after stabbing outside troubled club

Two men have been jailed after a brawl outside a troubled nightclub which saw one man stabbed.

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'I put Kent's £12 pint to the test'

'I put Kent's £12 pint to the test'

With news of pints in London surging in price to £8 we visited a pub selling one for much more than that.

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Ice cream vans line street for funeral of 'true gent'

Ice cream vans line street for funeral of 'true gent'

Tributes have poured in for a much-loved ice cream man from Kent who served his customers for more than 40 years.

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Town centre bar to close

Town centre bar to close

Just over a year after first opening, a town centre bar is set to close.

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'If anyone deserves a full house, it's Bill'

'If anyone deserves a full house, it's Bill'

Peter Taylor has hailed Bill Williams' "incredible service" to Maidstone United as preparations continue for his testimonial.

'I hate them, it's total carnage'

'I hate them, it's total carnage'

Shoppers have blasted a supermarket's move to convert almost all of its tills to self-checkout machines - but which is better? Take our poll.

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