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Young computer game designers up for national award

Young computer game designers up for national award

Four boys from Kent could bring home a national prize after designing their own video games.

Nothing can be done now to protect ancient woodland

Nothing can be done now to protect ancient woodland

It's been a long time coming, but Maidstone council has finally signed off on plans for housing in Lordswood.

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Dying widow's wedding ring 'stolen in hospital'

Dying widow's wedding ring 'stolen in hospital'

An elderly patient had to spend her final days in hospital without her wedding ring of 58 years after it was allegedly stolen from her finger.

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Council approves 53 homes

Council approves 53 homes

A council has approved plans for 53 homes on grazing land in a village.

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Why I joined Stones

Why I joined Stones

Goalkeeper Jake Cole has revealed his reasons for switching to the Gallagher.

Mum spared jail after knifing lover

Mum spared jail after knifing lover

A woman who stabbed her former lover in the bottom has avoided being sent to prison.

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Rush-hour warning after car fire damages road

Rush-hour warning after car fire damages road

Part of one of Kent's busiest roads will remain closed until tomorrow as urgent repairs are carried out.

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Special school's bid for therapy dog

Special school's bid for therapy dog

A special school has set its sights on recruiting a teacher's pet to help with pupils' wellbeing.

Fundraising in Matt's memory continues four years after Nepal earthquake

Fundraising in Matt's memory continues four years after Nepal earthquake

Family and friends of the only British man to die in the 2015 Nepal earthquake are raising money in his memory.

Don't be surprised if your tap water runs brown

Don't be surprised if your tap water runs brown

South East Water has issued a list of roads where residents can expect their water supply to be disrupted over the the next two weeks.

Wife scratched cheating husband's Audi before spitting on police

Wife scratched cheating husband's Audi before spitting on police

A woman has been sentenced after assaulting three police officers and causing £1,000 worth of damage to her husband's car.

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Government explains why stations missed out on step free funding

Government explains why stations missed out on step free funding

The Department for Transport has explained why six stations missed out on step free access funding.

Business park location for new waste recycling plant

Business park location for new waste recycling plant

Relief is in sight for Tovil as KCC presses ahead with plans for a new waste recycling centre on the 20/20 Business Park.

War hero misnamed on village memorial

War hero misnamed on village memorial

The great nephew of a First World War soldier killed in action has struggled to have his name properly recorded.

Minute of applause for former mayor at World Custard Pie Championship

Minute of applause for former mayor at World Custard Pie Championship

A former mayor who helped revive a quirky pie throwing competition will be remembered with minute of continuous clapping.

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Idris Elba coming to popular nightclub

Idris Elba coming to popular nightclub

Award-winning actor Idris Elba, who has starred in Luther and The Wire, will be playing a DJ set at a nightclub this summer.

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Dakotas take to the skies again

Dakotas take to the skies again

A flight of 30 wartime Douglas Dakotas is due to pass over Maidstone next Wednesday afternoon.

Father fears boiler leak 'puts lives at risk'

Father fears boiler leak 'puts lives at risk'

A father is concerned his son's life has been put at risk by a leaking boiler in his flat which has been left unresolved for months.

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Widdecombe wins in European Elections

Widdecombe wins in European Elections

The former Kent MP Ann Widdecombe has been elected to the European Parliament for the Brexit Party - and has hinted her career is far from over.

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Toddlers brighten up new coffee morning

Toddlers brighten up new coffee morning

Toddlers surprised elderly people at a new coffee morning.

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