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More than 120 drivers caught speeding during day of action

More than 120 drivers caught speeding during day of action

Just two roads in one town recorded the lion's share of 122 speeding offences during a day of action.

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A jubilee invitation fit for Royaltea!

A jubilee invitation fit for Royaltea!

Residents in Kent are royally invited to an afternoon tea in honour of the Queen's 70 years on the throne.

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Hospital's failures contributed to death of woman on mental health ward

Hospital's failures contributed to death of woman on mental health ward

The mother of a former nursery nurse who took her own life at a mental health hospital said her daughter's 'cries for help were ignored'.

Team of the week

Team of the week

Find out who's in KentOnline's team of the week and vote for your star man.

Gem of a shop set to close down

Gem of a shop set to close down

An independent jewellers is closing after 98 years of trading in the county town.

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Kent Merit Under-15 boys plate final

Kent Merit Under-15 boys plate final

Josh Sibley returned from injury to score the winner for Vinters Park in the Kent Merit Under-15 Plate final.

The sad tale of Kent's lost butchers

The sad tale of Kent's lost butchers

With the closure of JC Rook and Son this week, we remember other butchers lost from Kent's high streets.

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Up-and-coming Kent boxer gets first world title

Up-and-coming Kent boxer gets first world title

Up-and-coming Kent boxer Dennis 'The Menace' McCann won his first world title with his 12th straight win.

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Child rapist made victim 'pinky promise' not to tell

Child rapist made victim 'pinky promise' not to tell

A security expert who projected a respectable facade online was leading a secret life as a child rapist.

What happened to the iconic M&S clock?

What happened to the iconic M&S clock?

The ornate timepiece that once adorned the fascia of a Marks and Spencer store has disappeared from a town centre.

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Men arrested over dad's town centre death released

Men arrested over dad's town centre death released

Both men arrested after a man died in the town centre after being punched in the head have now been released.

Five police officers assaulted in night of violence

Five police officers assaulted in night of violence

A woman is said to have assaulted five police officers during a night of violence in a town centre.

‘It feels like part of yourself is being ripped apart’

‘It feels like part of yourself is being ripped apart’

A Russian violinist is holding a benefit for Ukraine after feeling heartbroken from the ongoing conflict.

Dog flung from truck at 50mph recovering with help of Sir David Attenborough

Dog flung from truck at 50mph recovering with help of Sir David Attenborough

A dog which was thrown from a truck travelling at 50mph is recovering from the trauma thanks to the help of Sir David Attenborough.

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Body found in search for missing woman

Body found in search for missing woman

Police searching for a missing 56-year-old woman have confirmed a body was found this morning.

Character is crucial for Stones in title bid

Character is crucial for Stones in title bid

Maidstone boss Hakan Hayrettin believes his players’ mental strength will be vital in their title challenge.

Duo call the shots

Duo call the shots

Steven Blythe and Gillie Turner shone in singles and doubles action at the Maidstone Tennis Open finals day.

Football fixtures and results

Football fixtures and results

Catch up with all the week's football fixtures and results here.

Londoner came to Kent with drugs to sell it is alleged

Londoner came to Kent with drugs to sell it is alleged

A man is now in custody awaiting trial on a drug-dealing charge.

Man with wrench arrested after mass brawl

Man with wrench arrested after mass brawl

Police are searching for four men after a large fight broke out in a Kent town centre.

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