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Teenager, 13, arrested after cycle courier assaulted

Teenager, 13, arrested after cycle courier assaulted

A 13-year-old, as well as two other teenagers, has been arrested after a man delivering food on his bike was assaulted while crossing a bridge.

Much-loved school caretaker was the Pride of Maidstone

Much-loved school caretaker was the Pride of Maidstone

A volunteer and school caretaker who thrilled children when she dressed up as Her Majesty for the Queen's Golden Jubilee has died.

Women's Institute closes - but maybe not for good!

Women's Institute closes - but maybe not for good!

A Women's Institute has been forced to close after 77 years - but there is still hope its fortunes might be revived.

Chinese and Russian cyber hackers target KCC computers

Chinese and Russian cyber hackers target KCC computers

There were 76 million attempts to steal data from Kent County Council's computers during just three months last year, councillors have been told.

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More than 20 dog attacks on livestock in four months

More than 20 dog attacks on livestock in four months

Police are urging dog owners to keep their pets on leads near livestock after more than 20 attacks were reported in four months.

24 arrested in one month in county lines crackdown

24 arrested in one month in county lines crackdown

A crackdown on county lines drug dealing saw 24 people arrested, 15 weapons taken off the streets, and more than £20,000 in cash seized.

Elmer's Big Heart of Kent Parade is back!

Elmer's Big Heart of Kent Parade is back!

A colourful art trail based on a world famous children's book character is back this summer bringing some much needed joy to a town centre.

'Without help, Covid will have taken my last chance to be a mum'

'Without help, Covid will have taken my last chance to be a mum'

A couple who have suffered three devastating miscarriages are fundraising for their final chance to have a baby through IVF.

Conmen pose as police in telephone scam

Conmen pose as police in telephone scam

Fraudsters pretending to be police officers have been conning people into transferring money over the phone.

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We're the best (nearly)!

We're the best (nearly)!

A community-run store has been declared the second best start-up business in the country after just a year of trading.

Major revamp shuts town bus station for 12 weeks

Major revamp shuts town bus station for 12 weeks

Long-awaited improvement works to a town centre bus station will begin next month, with bus stops relocated while it's out of action.

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Cameras to catch litter lout drivers to be rolled out

Cameras to catch litter lout drivers to be rolled out

Special cameras designed to catch drivers who throw rubbish out of their windows will be installed in one Kent borough.

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Tory rebels at KCC back in the fold

Tory rebels at KCC back in the fold

Conservative county councillors who refused to back tax hike have now been reinstated to party.

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Car park goes digital

Car park goes digital

A shopping centre's car park barriers have been removed as technology is used to make parking more Covid-secure.

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Crash on M20 causing delays

Crash on M20 causing delays

One lane of the M20 has been closed following a single car crash.

Stones chief calls on the FA to dismiss the entire board of the National League

Stones chief calls on the FA to dismiss the entire board of the National League

The season is over for Maidstone United and co-owner Oliver Ash has called for the immediate resignation of the National League board.

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Borough increases council tax by the maximum allowed

Borough increases council tax by the maximum allowed

A crucial Town Hall budget was passed by just one vote.

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Ice cream van offers free desserts to 'little heroes'

Ice cream van offers free desserts to 'little heroes'

A dessert business has set up campaign to reward children who have been 'little heroes' throughout the pandemic with free ice cream.

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Trees planted for Barbara

Trees planted for Barbara

A tireless campaigner for the Save Fant Farm group is still much missed in her community.

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A fitting send-off for Postie Paul

A fitting send-off for Postie Paul

A horse-drawn carriage and a cortège of Royal Mail vans drove through the streets in tribute to a popular postman who died from Covid-19.

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