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Tory councillors suspended from KCC

Tory councillors suspended from KCC

Two county councillors have lost the party whip over their opposition to a proposed 5% increase in council tax.

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Sheep maimed in dog attacks

Sheep maimed in dog attacks

Police have issued a stern warning to pet owners after a number of animals were injured.

Homes plan for car dealership

Homes plan for car dealership

A planning application has been submitted for new houses to be built on the site of a used car sales and repair business.

Ewe'll be a great mum

Ewe'll be a great mum

A sheep who needed surgery after crows tried to peck out her tongue when she was newborn, has gone on to have a lamb of her own.

'Our loved ones deserve more than this'

'Our loved ones deserve more than this'

The family of a grandfather who died after catching Covid have described refusal to dress his body over infection fears 'careless' and 'undignified.'

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Maidstone United's midweek game postponed because of snow

Maidstone United's midweek game postponed because of snow

Maidstone United's game against Dorking Wanderers on Tuesday night has been called off because of the snow.

Much-loved postman Paul gets blue plaque

Much-loved postman Paul gets blue plaque

A popular postman has been honoured in the village he served for 20 years.

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School picks new headmaster

School picks new headmaster

An educationalist with an international background is to take over at one of Kent's leading independent schools.

Police investigate suspected supermarket swindle

Police investigate suspected supermarket swindle

A woman is reported to have returned items to a shop for a refund despite never purchasing the shopping.

'No grants, no football' - Maidstone United vote to end the season

'No grants, no football' - Maidstone United vote to end the season

Maidstone United have voted to null and void the National League South season.

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Motorway partially blocked by three-vehicle accident

Motorway partially blocked by three-vehicle accident

Traffic is moving slowly on a section of motorway which has been partly blocked following a three-vehicle incident.

Man arrested after 'threats to kill'

Man arrested after 'threats to kill'

A man said to be armed with a knife has been charged after allegedly threatening to kill people during a disturbance outside a block of flats.

When devastating floods left Kent under water

When devastating floods left Kent under water

Incredible archive pictures show how the county was left submerged after the heaviest rainfall seen in decades.

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Stones lose FA Trophy thriller to a 96th minute goal

Stones lose FA Trophy thriller to a 96th minute goal

Maidstone United were beaten by a stoppage-time goal in a nine-goal thriller against lower-league Hornchurch.

Woman's death reported at flats

Woman's death reported at flats

Police saying they are not treating the death of a woman at flats near a town centre as suspicious.

Attempted murder charge after town centre stabbing

Attempted murder charge after town centre stabbing

A man has been charged with attempted murder, after a town centre was cordoned off last week.

'Dad would do anything to help anyone'

'Dad would do anything to help anyone'

The family of a postman described as 'the sunshine in everyone's day' share tributes as thousands is raised in his memory.

Emergency services at flats

Emergency services at flats

Police and paramedics have been seen with a battering ram outside flats after concern was raised for a person's welfare.

New Covid variant sees rise in non-symptomatic tests

New Covid variant sees rise in non-symptomatic tests

The revelation of a new South African coronavirus variant has seen an increase in the number of asymptomatic testing in a Kent town.

Lorries must not stop for more than 45 minutes - or else

Lorries must not stop for more than 45 minutes - or else

HGV drivers have this morning been learning about KCC's measures to control Continental traffic.

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