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Problem passenger leads to train service delays

Problem passenger leads to train service delays

Train services have resumed after delays were caused by a passenger causing a disturbance.

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M20 re-opens but long delays remain

M20 re-opens but long delays remain

Traffic continues to queue on the M20 following reports of an overturned vehicle.

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Artist’s quirky home on market for £3million

Artist’s quirky home on market for £3million

A former water reservoir converted into a quirky home for a top artist has gone on the market for more than £3million.

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Bid to transform derelict former M&S store

Bid to transform derelict former M&S store

A Marks and Spencer store left to wrack and ruin is to be given a new lease of life with a sports fashion giant launching a bid to take over the site.

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Pub destroyed in fire could become bed and breakfast

Pub destroyed in fire could become bed and breakfast

Owners of a pub destroyed in a huge fire have plans to turn part of it into a bed and breakfast.

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Teen appears in court charged with murder

Teen appears in court charged with murder

A woman accused of murder has been remanded in custody after a 25-year-old man was stabbed.

Shoplifter racks up almost 100 convictions

Shoplifter racks up almost 100 convictions

A prolific thief has been jailed after pleading guilty to stealing meat from shops with his girlfriend.

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Just a minute - we’ve got Gyles Brandreth!

Just a minute - we’ve got Gyles Brandreth!

The author, broadcaster and former politician has been announced as the headline act at a town’s literary festival.

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Help us achieve record crowd

Help us achieve record crowd

Bearsted are hoping to attract a record crowd to their pre-season friendly against neighbours Maidstone United.

Tory MP holds on despite boundary changes

Tory MP holds on despite boundary changes

Maidstone and Malling MP Helen Grant has held onto her seat but with a much smaller majority.

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Teenagers in court after boy, 17, ‘stabbed’

Teenagers in court after boy, 17, ‘stabbed’

Two teenagers have been charged with possessing offensive weapons after a boy was taken to hospital with a stab wound.

Probation hostel being run at ‘minimal risk’ to community

Probation hostel being run at ‘minimal risk’ to community

The public is being reassured that failings at a probation hostel for murderers and sex offenders are being addressed.

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Stones ‘perfect’ for Brookes

Stones ‘perfect’ for Brookes

Summer signing Ben Brookes is already feeling the benefits of his move to Maidstone.

Russo comes up Trumps

Russo comes up Trumps

Lioness Alessia Russo has been ranked one of the best players in the world by Top Trumps.

Ex-Tory MP Ann Widdecombe joins Reform UK candidate on campaign trail

Ex-Tory MP Ann Widdecombe joins Reform UK candidate on campaign trail

A former Tory government minister was back in her old stomping ground to support the local Reform UK candidate ahead of the general election.

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General election postal ballot delays ‘criminal’

General election postal ballot delays ‘criminal’

What to do if you haven’t received your postal ballot papers after delays have hit some parts of Kent.

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Woman, 19, charged with murder after stabbing

Woman, 19, charged with murder after stabbing

A woman has been charged with murder after a 25-year-old man was stabbed and later died in hospital.

Two arrested in murder probe after man fatally stabbed

Two arrested in murder probe after man fatally stabbed

A man and a woman who are known to the victim have been arrested following a stabbing today.

Police incident outside hospital

Police incident outside hospital

A forensics van and police car remain outside a hospital following reports of an attack.

Hill scores Super Touring wins before car withdrawn from event

Hill scores Super Touring wins before car withdrawn from event

Jake Hill was on course to repeat last year's clean sweep of Super Touring victories at Brands Hatch before his car was withdrawn from the event.

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