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Delays after crash on Blue Bell Hill

Delays after crash on Blue Bell Hill

There are long delays for drivers heading for a town centre and the M2 after a crash.

Driver accused of causing retired lecturer's Covid death

Driver accused of causing retired lecturer's Covid death

A man stands accused of causing the death of a retired university lecturer by dangerous driving, after the victim contracted Covid in hospital.

M&S to close town centre store

M&S to close town centre store

Retail giant Marks and Spencer has announced a town centre store in Kent will close its doors for good after Christmas.

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Police called after 'concerns for man' near school

Police called after 'concerns for man' near school

Officers were sent to investigate after concerns were raised about a man near a primary school.

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Teacher accused of abusing pupil was 'furious' she had boyfriend, court hears

Teacher accused of abusing pupil was 'furious' she had boyfriend, court hears

A sweet-pushing teacher convinced a pupil they were in a “full blown relationship” and became “furious” when she found a boyfriend, a court heard.

Large emergency response at river was training

Large emergency response at river was training

About 20 search and rescue personnel, including divers, were spotted working on the River Medway.

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College student fears return to class after assault

College student fears return to class after assault

A student has been told to sit in the same classroom as her alleged attacker or move to a campus 12 miles away.

Village has England highest life expectancy

Village has England highest life expectancy

A small community has been found to have a life expectancy for residents that is way above average.

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Boxer's tribute after four die in horror crash

Boxer's tribute after four die in horror crash

Tributes have been paid after four men were killed in a horror crash which also left a teenage boy fighting for his life in hospital.

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M20 reopens after lorry crash

M20 reopens after lorry crash

A key motorway in Kent has reopened following a five-hour closure after a collision involving two lorries.

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Hak: Maybe it was down to me

Hak: Maybe it was down to me

Hakan Hayrettin took responsibility for Maidstone’s defeat by Eastbourne.

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Report: First league defeat for Stones

Report: First league defeat for Stones

Maidstone lost their unbeaten record in National South after hitting the woodwork three times with the game goalless.

One in 15 secondary school pupils test positive for Covid

One in 15 secondary school pupils test positive for Covid

Covid rates are highest among secondary school pupils, Office for National Statistics data just released shows.

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Brave Tony gets birthday surprise on This Morning

Brave Tony gets birthday surprise on This Morning

A young amputee who captured the nation's hearts with his fundraising efforts appeared on TV to celebrate his birthday, and make an announcement.

Ambulance service is latest to ditch County Town

Ambulance service is latest to ditch County Town

An ambulance call centre is the latest service to leave Kent's administrative capital, for a new £6.5 million station 13 miles away.

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How Christie took centre stage

How Christie took centre stage

Christie Pattisson has revelled in the responsibility of leading the line at Maidstone.

Teacher's trial told of her 'campaign of grooming' pupil

Teacher's trial told of her 'campaign of grooming' pupil

A former PE teacher is accused of the historic sexual abuse of a pupil, which escalated from handing out sweets into 'terrifying' attacks.

Football fixtures and results

Football fixtures and results

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

First look at new bus station

First look at new bus station

We take a look around a town centre's new bus station after its extensive refit.

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MP opens temporary jobcentre in town

MP opens temporary jobcentre in town

A temporary jobcentre designed to help locals find work has opened in a town centre.

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