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Defra protects 80,600 homes in the South East from flooding

Defra protects 80,600 homes in the South East from flooding

Communities across Kent are better protected against the possibility of flooding more than they were six years ago.

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Man pulled from river drowned inquest hears

Man pulled from river drowned inquest hears

Attempts to resuscitate a man found floating in the River Medway were ineffective, an inquest has heard.

Man charged with carrying knife in street

Man charged with carrying knife in street

A man has been charged and will appear in court after nine police cars descended on a town road following reports someone was seen carrying a knife.

Road closures to last three months

Road closures to last three months

Work to instal a new gas mains for hundreds of homes is set to cause disruption for motorists with several roads shut for three months.

Families left with 'dilemma' as bid for public Fuller inquiry rejected

Families left with 'dilemma' as bid for public Fuller inquiry rejected

The families of victims abused by David Fuller have been left with a "huge dilemma" after the High Court rejected their calls for a public inquiry.

Trio earn World Cup call

Trio earn World Cup call

Three members of Maidstone Roller Dance Club have been picked to represent Great Britain at the World Cup.

County council applies for powers to fine drivers for traffic offences

County council applies for powers to fine drivers for traffic offences

Kent County Council is looking to catch drivers breaking traffic rules across the county but is starting in Maidstone, Dartford and Ashford first.

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Drive in a bus lane - get a fine

Drive in a bus lane - get a fine

KCC is looking to catch drivers breaking traffic regulations across the county but starting in Maidstone, Dartford and Ashford.

Kent Merit Under-16 girls cup final

Kent Merit Under-16 girls cup final

Danson Sports produced a polished team display to win the Kent Merit Under-16 girls cup final at the Gallagher Stadium on Sunday.

Mum stole £260 of condoms and lube from pharmacy

Mum stole £260 of condoms and lube from pharmacy

A woman who stole £260 of lube and condoms found herself in a sticky situation when she appeared in court.

Bomb scare sees people evacuated from homes

Bomb scare sees people evacuated from homes

Several emergency services closed off a busy route this evening after a suspect device was reported.

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Housing provider regains top rating

Housing provider regains top rating

A housing association which manages 8,000 properties in Kent has been given the top rating from the industry regulator.

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'It's massive but what does it mean?'

'It's massive but what does it mean?'

Hakan Hayrettin described Maidstone’s seven-point advantage in the National South title race as massive - but stressed nothing is won yet.

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Multiple police vehicles swoop on town road

Multiple police vehicles swoop on town road

At least nine police cars have been spotted converging on a junction of a town road.

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Free craft sessions thanks to Covid hero's new partnership

Free craft sessions thanks to Covid hero's new partnership

Children's arts and crafts sessions are to be offered free of charge thanks to a partnership between a council and a community group.

Report: Stones go seven clear

Report: Stones go seven clear

Maidstone moved seven points clear at the top of National League South with victory at Chippenham.

Thug jailed for life after subjecting pensioner to twisted attack

Thug jailed for life after subjecting pensioner to twisted attack

A pensioner was left tied to a chair for two days after an evil thug held her at knifepoint and ransacked her home.

Tailor rolls up tape measure after 50 years service

Tailor rolls up tape measure after 50 years service

A Kent tailor who has been in the industry for more than 50 years has retired from the trade.

Tube driver suing London Underground for £1m after hitting head

Tube driver suing London Underground for £1m after hitting head

A tube driver is suing London Underground for £1 million after he hit his head falling over a turnstile after work.

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Candidates for borough council elections announced

Candidates for borough council elections announced

A total of 67 men and women will be contesting for one of 18 seats in a town's May elections.

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