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Hawkins stuns world no.1 to reach Tour Championship semi

Hawkins stuns world no.1 to reach Tour Championship semi

Barry Hawkins produced a shock win to earn himself a spot in the Tour Championship semi-finals.

Poor social distancing could spark third wave, NHS report warns

Poor social distancing could spark third wave, NHS report warns

A Kent NHS trust report has warned poor social distancing could lead to Covid-19 hospital occupancy rates rising above levels seen in the first wave.

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'His victim endured relentless mental anguish'

'His victim endured relentless mental anguish'

A man who subjected his victim to 'a number of horrific attacks' including an assault with a knife has been jailed.

Dealer who ran delivery network gets jail time

Dealer who ran delivery network gets jail time

A drug dealer who ran a cocaine and heroin delivery network has been jailed for more than four years.

Hawkins up against the best as he competes for big prize

Hawkins up against the best as he competes for big prize

Barry Hawkins faces world number one Judd Trump today in the 2021 Tour Championship - with Ronnie O’Sullivan awaiting the winner.

Town to get its own edition of Monopoly

Town to get its own edition of Monopoly

People are being urged to suggest landmarks to feature on one town's special edition of the iconic board game Monopoly.

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Voyeur used 'spy watch' to film victim

Voyeur used 'spy watch' to film victim

A voyeur secretly filmed a woman in the shower using a ‘spy watch’ before uploading the videos to an international pornography site.

Garden village could be approved by summer

Garden village could be approved by summer

Controversial plans for a new community of up to 1,750 homes could soon be considered by councillors.

Hit-and-run victim speaks out

Hit-and-run victim speaks out

A Deliveroo driver has spoken of his frustration after he was involved in a hit-and-run collision which has left him out of work.

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School fields open to public again - with a £21 catch

School fields open to public again - with a £21 catch

People who want to use school playing fields which have been closed to the public for four years will have to pay £21 per household to do so.

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Looking back a year on from first lockdown

Looking back a year on from first lockdown

This time last year it would have been hard to comprehend just how extensively our lives were on the cusp of changing.

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Unique pie throwing contest returns

Unique pie throwing contest returns

After a break of a year because of the pandemic, the World Custard Pie Championships are returning to Coxheath.

Town centre bus station's 12-week closure starts

Town centre bus station's 12-week closure starts

A bus station is closed for a major revamp with services relocated nearby.

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'I'm a footballer and I want to play football' - Maidstone player moves on

'I'm a footballer and I want to play football' - Maidstone player moves on

Saidou Khan started a new chapter on Saturday after his switch from Maidstone United to Dagenham & Redbridge.

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From Kent estate to breaking records with Michael Jackson

From Kent estate to breaking records with Michael Jackson

We meet the globally renowed music producer who grew up on a Kent council estate and is now breaking Spotify records.

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Running challenge sees funds raised for hospital unit

Running challenge sees funds raised for hospital unit

More than £5,500 has been raised by a woman who is completing a challenge in memory of a former project manager who has died.

Man threatened with screwdriver outside supermarket

Man threatened with screwdriver outside supermarket

A man was threatened with a screwdriver while sitting outside Sainsbury's.

Youth team take on virtual stadium tour for charity

Youth team take on virtual stadium tour for charity

A youth football team is taking on a virtual fundraising challenge in memory of a player's father who passed away from Covid-19.

'Someone may die in gridlock'

'Someone may die in gridlock'

Controversial proposals for 118 new homes approved despite fears over increased traffic on roads close to a major hospital.

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Bringing a slice of Disney magic from ship to shore

Bringing a slice of Disney magic from ship to shore

A former Disney cruise ship entertainer has swapped treading the boards at sea to working at a care home.

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