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Hospital boss goes the extra mile

Hospital boss goes the extra mile

The chief executive of a hospital trust who raised £10k running a marathon for his colleagues is encouraging others to walk, run or cycle for charity.

Hak: Stones will 'go to war' for club's fans

Hak: Stones will 'go to war' for club's fans

Boss Hakan Hayrettin says Maidstone "will go to war every game for our supporters" this season in a bid to make the jump back to the National League.

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Serious collision involving a car and lorry

Serious collision involving a car and lorry

Police, ambulance and fire crews were at the scene of a crash involving a car and a lorry.

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Unexploded grenade pulled out of river

Unexploded grenade pulled out of river

A magnet fisher made a shocking discovery when he pulled a wartime bomb out of the River Medway.

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Man extradited from Romania after girl attacked

Man extradited from Romania after girl attacked

A suspect charged with violently attacking a 19-year-old girl has been flown back to Britain from Romania.

Council stands by £1m bus station facelift

Council stands by £1m bus station facelift

A council has defended its decision to pay for upgrades to a rundown bus station despite not actually owning.

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Police probe hit and run which left cyclist injured

Police probe hit and run which left cyclist injured

Police want to hear from a driver who allegedly fled after a collision with a cyclist.

Who has been your pandemic hero?

Who has been your pandemic hero?

An award ceremony designed to recognise compassion and selfless acts through Covid-19 is now open for nominations.

Councils hope to avoid local lockdowns

Councils hope to avoid local lockdowns

Fresh powers to tackle Covid-19 outbreaks have been granted but there remain concerns over data guiding decision making.

'Minor' changes in mosque upgrades

'Minor' changes in mosque upgrades

Construction work at a town mosque has been put on hold as a new planning application has been submitted.

Super response to couple's NHS heroes tribute

Super response to couple's NHS heroes tribute

A couple only wanted a small mural on the side of their house, but are delighted with the stunning final result, as are the entire village.

Dedicated pair let go in befriending service cuts

Dedicated pair let go in befriending service cuts

A woman has spent the last six and a half years helping lonely older people find companionship, helped by a dedicated member of staff and volunteers.

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We'll have the sett menu!

We'll have the sett menu!

One Kent family is entertaining diners with a difference at a late-night restaurant for badgers.

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Takeaway says customers don't have to wear masks if in shop alone

Takeaway says customers don't have to wear masks if in shop alone

A fish and chip shop has put up a sign telling customers they are not required to wear a face covering if they are the only person in the outlet.

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Leisure centre makeover plans approved

Leisure centre makeover plans approved

A town centre leisure complex is set for a revamp after councillors approved plans.

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Children's charity accepts cryptocurrency

Children's charity accepts cryptocurrency

A small, Kent-based charity has announced it is now accepting donations of cyptocurrency, such as Bitcoin.

Hundreds of seatbelt slackers facing fines

Hundreds of seatbelt slackers facing fines

Police have been cracking down on people breaking the law by not wearing a seatbelt, handing out more than 600 fines in two weeks.

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Dining discounts on offer at these venues

Dining discounts on offer at these venues

Here's where you can take advantage of the Government's new Eat Out to Help Out offer.

Inquest opens after body found in woodland search

Inquest opens after body found in woodland search

The body of a 33-year-old rope access climber was discovered by police earlier this month in woodland near a main road.

Man attacked in town centre bar

Man attacked in town centre bar

Two men are being hunted by police after a man was struck over the head with a glass in a town centre bar.

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