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Winter Wonderland shelved because of Tier 4 rules

Winter Wonderland shelved because of Tier 4 rules

An event at the centre of chaotic traffic scenes last night has been forced to scrap three remaining shows due to the new Covid-19 regulations.

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Stones through in Trophy

Stones through in Trophy

Maidstone advanced in the FA Trophy on their return to action.

'We are terribly sorry for wonderland chaos'

'We are terribly sorry for wonderland chaos'

Organisers of an event that turned away dozens of families have apologised in their first interview and have started offering refunds.

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Winter Wonderland WILL go ahead again tonight - despite traffic chaos

Winter Wonderland WILL go ahead again tonight - despite traffic chaos

Organisers of a winter wonderland say tonight's event will go ahead as planned - despite sparking traffic mayhem last night.

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'We will make significant changes after wonderland chaos'

'We will make significant changes after wonderland chaos'

Organisers of a festive event that turned away dozens of families after they were trapped in long queues are vowing to make "significant changes".

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'We want our money back'

'We want our money back'

Furious ticket holders are demanding refunds over last night's Winter Wonderland chaos - while others say they are now too scared to attend tonight.

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New Covid restrictions 'could be announced on Saturday'

New Covid restrictions 'could be announced on Saturday'

More drastic Covid restrictions could be announced as soon as this weekend, it has been reported.

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Fury over Winter Wonderland chaos

Fury over Winter Wonderland chaos

Dozens of furious people have told how their plans to attend a Winter Wonderland event tonight were left in ruins by three-hour queues.

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Miniature railway thanks community after reaching fundraising target

Miniature railway thanks community after reaching fundraising target

An engineering society whose club house was targeted by vandals has thanked the community for the 'overwhelming' support since launching a fundraiser.

Lorry and car crash on M20

Lorry and car crash on M20

One lane on a motorway was closed after a crash involving a lorry and a car.

Arrests after security guard threatened with knife

Arrests after security guard threatened with knife

Two men have been arrested after a security guard at a supermarket was threatened and hundreds of pounds worth of alcohol was stolen.

Still's praise for Stones successor

Still's praise for Stones successor

Former Maidstone boss John Still has told Hakan Hayrettin he is doing an unbelievable job.

'Shops to close again' if Covid rates cannot be controlled

'Shops to close again' if Covid rates cannot be controlled

Kent is facing even more drastic Covid restrictions if the infection rate in the county cannot be brought under control.

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'I hope my story inspires others to escape abuse’

'I hope my story inspires others to escape abuse’

A victim of domestic abuse has bravely spoken out about her experiences in the hope it will inspire others to flee their controlling partners.

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'They are keeping us oldies alive!'

'They are keeping us oldies alive!'

Older folk among the first to receive the Covid vaccine have expressed their relief at the opportunity to be protected from the virus.

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Beauty products worth £1,000 stolen

Beauty products worth £1,000 stolen

Two Londoners will appear in court next year accused of theft.

Double tragedy which sparked road safety campaign

Double tragedy which sparked road safety campaign

A little girl and her grandma were killed by a car on a busy dual carriageway but their safety legacy is still seen by thousands every day.

Will farm access lead to bigger things?

Will farm access lead to bigger things?

Residents fear a proposed new entrance is the first step towards a housing estate.

'Why didn't Father Christmas come?'

'Why didn't Father Christmas come?'

Families were left disappointed when a promised visit from Santa and Mickey Mouse did not happen.

Farming world says goodbye to veteran supporter

Farming world says goodbye to veteran supporter

Prison visitor, volunteer hospital driver, farmer and Deputy Lieutenant, John Jennings was a man of many talents.

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