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Man denies murdering father-of-three

Man denies murdering father-of-three

A 29-year-old man will face a murder trial later this year after a father-of-three was stabbed in the heart.

Police appeal after supermarket staff attacked

Police appeal after supermarket staff attacked

Police are investigating an assault on a shop worker.

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All Race for Life events cancelled

All Race for Life events cancelled

Hundreds of races to raise funds for Cancer Research UK will not go ahead, with participants instead urged to create their own version at home.

CCTV released following service station thefts

CCTV released following service station thefts

Officers have released an image of a man who may be able to assist with their enquiries, following store thefts.

Stones' former captain gearing up for a big season ahead in Sweden

Stones' former captain gearing up for a big season ahead in Sweden

Blair Turgott’s Swedish adventure is entering a second year and the former Maidstone United forward is loving it.

Major challenge next for Kent's top potter

Major challenge next for Kent's top potter

Barry Hawkins topped his first round group in the Championship League snooker tournament - and now faces the world champion.

Bus caught speeding through village

Bus caught speeding through village

Police doing speed checks catch bus with passengers on board doing 43mph in a 30mph and an Audi doing 112mph on the M2.

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Pedestrian injured in town centre crash

Pedestrian injured in town centre crash

A man has been taken to hospital after a collision involving a car and a pedestrian.

Trespasser causes train delays

Trespasser causes train delays

Late night train passengers were delayed after police were called to a trespasser on the line.

Studios to reopen next month

Studios to reopen next month

The place where Kent's first case of coronavirus was confirmed will reopen with social distancing measures.

Watch taken in town centre robbery

Watch taken in town centre robbery

The gold-coloured timepiece was stolen from a man who had walked with his alleged assailants prior to the crime.

Abandoned caravan fire investigated as arson

Abandoned caravan fire investigated as arson

Officers are appealing for more information after an abandoned caravan was set alight.

'I lost my job and home to abusive ex'

'I lost my job and home to abusive ex'

A young mum and beauty therapist who suffered at the hands of an abusive ex is on a mission to make her industry more aware of violent relationships.

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Towns avoid tailbacks for a second day

Towns avoid tailbacks for a second day

A Kent MP says she is pleased to have been proved wrong as two towns avoid gridlock as McDonald's reopen drive-thru restaurants.

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Pair taken to hospital after two-car crash

Pair taken to hospital after two-car crash

A woman and child required treatment for injuries after the accident involving two vehicles caused traffic disruption.

Neighbours kick up stink over asphalt plant

Neighbours kick up stink over asphalt plant

One family say they could be forced to leave their forever home if something isn't done to stop the stench from the factory.

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'Don't complain if there's noise, dust and vibrations'

'Don't complain if there's noise, dust and vibrations'

Would-be residents of proposed housing development warned of proximity of quarry which would be right next door.

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McDonald's queues block residents' route home

McDonald's queues block residents' route home

People say they have faced lengthy delays to reach their homes after queues for a drive-thru blocked the sole access road.

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Murder suspect released without charge

Murder suspect released without charge

A man arrested on suspicion of murdering Jamie Simmons, who was stabbed in the heart, has been released without charge.

School closed until next week after fire

School closed until next week after fire

A school has been forced to close following a fire, just days after it began welcoming some pupils back.

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