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World Book Day fun in pictures

World Book Day fun in pictures

Schools have marked World Book Day in a number of different ways.

Residents claim block of flats is 'not safe'

Residents claim block of flats is 'not safe'

People living in Midhurst Court say they have had to wait years for repairs.

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Couple's 'heartbreak' at cafe's closure

Couple's 'heartbreak' at cafe's closure

A husband and wife who ran a cafe that went out of business have urged shoppers to help keep independent shops afloat.

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Workers who lost jobs waiting for wages

Workers who lost jobs waiting for wages

More than 50 people have been left without jobs after an online tutoring company went into administration.

Mum outraged by £50 hand sanitiser

Mum outraged by £50 hand sanitiser

A mum has blasted online retailer Amazon for "making money out of misery" by stocking hand sanitizer for £50.

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CCTV released after knifepoint robbery at shop

CCTV released after knifepoint robbery at shop

Officers have issued CCTV relating to a robbery which left a customer needing hospital care.

Man charged with van murder bid

Man charged with van murder bid

A man appeared in court today charged with attempted murder after a pensioner was left fighting for his life after being struck by a van.

'Don't move onto caravan park without legal advice'

'Don't move onto caravan park without legal advice'

A council is suggesting potential buyers at a caravan park get legal guidance before making a purchase, while the site's future remains uncertain.

The world we live in

The world we live in

John Still says there’s a simple answer if you can’t take criticism – don’t do the job.

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'I just wanted to stop him from attacking me'

'I just wanted to stop him from attacking me'

A teenager accused of murder says he only lashed out with a knife to protect him and his friends.

Coronavirus worker had visited Rome

Coronavirus worker had visited Rome

An NHS worker who contracted COVID-19 had not been in a high risk area it has emerged.

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Biker killed returning from holiday

Biker killed returning from holiday

A motorcyclist was killed by a lorry on the M20 as he was returning home after a trip around Europe.

Man left in hospital after knifepoint cigarette robbery

Man left in hospital after knifepoint cigarette robbery

Police are appealing for witnesses after a man robbed a shop armed with a knife before fleeing the scene.

Shoppers flock to new bakery

Shoppers flock to new bakery

A business run by a father and son is bringing fresh bread and cakes to shoppers.

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Akanbi 'nowhere near' fit

Akanbi 'nowhere near' fit

Maidstone look set to be without top scorer Ibby Akanbi again this weekend.

Coronavirus isolation pods spotted at hospitals

Coronavirus isolation pods spotted at hospitals

Special buildings have been set up to separate patients who attend hospital with coronavirus symptoms.

Mum's self-isolation 'distress' after coronavirus scare

Mum's self-isolation 'distress' after coronavirus scare

A mum has spoken out after she self-isolated over fears she possibly has coronavirus.

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'Murder weapon' found near teen's home

'Murder weapon' found near teen's home

A knife thought to have been used to stab a student to death was found in a garden near the suspect's home, a murder trial has heard.

Coronavirus deep clean at studios

Coronavirus deep clean at studios

Companies are choosing to stay away from Maidstone Studios after an employee at the site was diagnosed with the first case of coronavirus in Kent.

MP slams highways agency over M20 delays

MP slams highways agency over M20 delays

Further traffic grief could be on the way as work continues on two major roads, an MP has said.

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