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Rare 13th century tile discovered at medieval dig site

Rare 13th century tile discovered at medieval dig site

A volunteer working on an archaeological dig in a derelict chapel has discovered a rare medieval floor tile.

Brexit lorry ban could be extended indefinitely

Brexit lorry ban could be extended indefinitely

Councillors want the power to clamp HGVs parking on the street to extend right across Kent indefinitely.

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No confidence! Stones lead the way against National League board

No confidence! Stones lead the way against National League board

Maidstone United have called for a vote of no confidence in National League chairman Brian Barwick and his board.

MPs mark fourth anniversary of animal lover's suicide

MPs mark fourth anniversary of animal lover's suicide

The death of a homeless man who took his own life rather than be parted from his pets has been remembered in the House of Commons.

Aussie Spitfire hero to be honoured by pub

Aussie Spitfire hero to be honoured by pub

A pub plans to honour an Australian Second World War Spitfire pilot who died when his plane crashed in fields in Kent in 1944.

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Bargain spy cams and the revenge porn problem

Bargain spy cams and the revenge porn problem

After a voyeur was jailed for filming a woman without consent, we investigate the world of hidden cameras and the rise of intimate image abuse.

Out of control bonfire blamed for shed blaze

Out of control bonfire blamed for shed blaze

The fire service has issued a warning after firefighters were called to a shed that went up in flames due to a nearby bonfire.

Woman taken to hospital after collision

Woman taken to hospital after collision

A crash involving a car and a van resulted in a woman being taken to hospital and a road being closed.

Mum in quest to pay for her own funeral

Mum in quest to pay for her own funeral

A mother with terminal cancer is trying to raise funds for her own funeral so she can ease pressure on her family when she is gone.

Special needs school looks beyond lockdown

Special needs school looks beyond lockdown

A tea shop, eBay store and vegetable growing are all in the pipeline at a special needs school, to help pupils sharpen their work related skills.

Homes pelted with glass jars during damage spree

Homes pelted with glass jars during damage spree

More than 25 homes being pelted with glass jars has led police to arrest a man on suspicion of criminal damage.

Road closure dates

Road closure dates

Motorists face disruption beginning tomorrow while South East Water carries out repairs.

Hospital gets new scanner

Hospital gets new scanner

More women should get an early warning of breast cancer thanks to a new mobile screening unit.

New timetables for weekend

New timetables for weekend

There are changes to bus times over the Easter bank holiday.

Boozer must go to ease congestion at busy junction

Boozer must go to ease congestion at busy junction

KCC is seeking permission to pull down a 190-year-old pub to make way for highway improvements.

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Overnight closure on one of town's main routes

Overnight closure on one of town's main routes

A long diversion will be in place for while Southern Water carries out works on a busy thoroughfare.

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Teenagers run riot at Royal British Legion Village

Teenagers run riot at Royal British Legion Village

Residents are furious after a gang of youths left a trail of havoc at the Royal British Legion Village.

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Lamb dies in fire at farm building

Lamb dies in fire at farm building

A lamb has died and sheep have suffered burns after a fire broke out in a building use to store hay.

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Come join us for free

Come join us for free

A theatre school is offering a year's scholarship to a deserving pupil.

Long Covid 'flattened me' says fitness coach

Long Covid 'flattened me' says fitness coach

A popular coach has shared her experience with long Covid, hoping it will help others who have been struggling.

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