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Road blocked after car ends up on roof in crash

Road blocked after car ends up on roof in crash

Emergency services were called after a car ended up flipping on its roof after a crash involving a parked vehicle.

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Pictures show mess left in town centre after Euros final

Pictures show mess left in town centre after Euros final

Betting slips and fast food wrappers were left in a town centre in the aftermath of England’s defeat in the Euros.

Yellow weather warning for rain issued

Yellow weather warning for rain issued

A yellow weather warning for rain has been lifted following heavy downpours across the county.

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After 27 years, residents told: ‘Your bins are too big to be emptied’

After 27 years, residents told: ‘Your bins are too big to be emptied’

Residents of a retirement complex have been forced to pay £1,200 for new bins after being told the old ones did not meet a council’s specifications.

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'Disgraceful’ plans for controversial 42 home development approved

'Disgraceful’ plans for controversial 42 home development approved

Proposals to build new homes near a busy road and hospital – which were previously slammed by residents – have been given the green light.

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Drink-driver hit block of flats, reversed and drove home

Drink-driver hit block of flats, reversed and drove home

A drink driver crashed into a block of flats, reversed, drove 12 doors down, parked his car and went home.

‘We don’t all wear pointy hats’: Witchcraft store to open in town centre

‘We don’t all wear pointy hats’: Witchcraft store to open in town centre

A new shop labelled as an “Emporium of Folk Curiosities” and run by a witch is set to open in a town centre.

Bearsted’s play-off ambition

Bearsted’s play-off ambition

Bearsted are aiming to take the next step and finish in the Southern Counties East play-offs.

‘I shouldn’t have to wear gloves and a blanket in my own home’

‘I shouldn’t have to wear gloves and a blanket in my own home’

A married couple who are living in a home which has had problems with cold and damp say their living conditions are “horrible”.

New Home Secretary invited to Kent as number of lone child asylum seekers rises sharply

New Home Secretary invited to Kent as number of lone child asylum seekers rises sharply

New Home Secretary Yvette Cooper has been invited to Kent as the number of lone child asylum seekers rises sharply, says Kent County Council.

Former school boss to set up mobile coffee shop in woodland

Former school boss to set up mobile coffee shop in woodland

An ex-school boss is swapping classrooms for a retro van and opening a mobile coffee shop in a community woodland.

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Former tool shop goes on market for £1m

Former tool shop goes on market for £1m

A plot of land just off a busy one-way system has been put on the market to buy for £1 million.

‘Deep’ hole appears in road

‘Deep’ hole appears in road

A large hole has emerged in a town street filled with parked cars.

McCann to fight for European title

McCann to fight for European title

Dennis McCann has vowed to “absolutely batter” his opponent when he fights for the vacant European super-bantamweight title.

Secondary school in line for £7m expansion

Secondary school in line for £7m expansion

A secondary school is set to receive a huge cash sum from Kent County Council to expand its capacity to meet growing demand for places.

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Why Harry is vital for Stones

Why Harry is vital for Stones

Harry Kyprianou is the very definition of a utility player at Maidstone - and he wouldn’t have it any other way.

Stones open on the road

Stones open on the road

Maidstone start the National League South campaign with a tricky away game.

‘Please bring our favourite pig back’

‘Please bring our favourite pig back’

Can you help snuffle out Truffle? The hunt has begun for a missing plastic pig after it vanished from the Kent County Show at the weekend.

Nando’s town centre branch closes for refurb

Nando’s town centre branch closes for refurb

A chicken restaurant chain has temporarily shut one of its branches for a renovation.

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Moment lightning strikes house caught on camera

Moment lightning strikes house caught on camera

A woman has described the dramatic moment a lightning bolt struck a nearby house.

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