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Huge increase in cost of bus pass

Huge increase in cost of bus pass

Parents have been handed an inflation-busting increase to the bill for school bus passes for the new academic year.

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Defibrillator hut, library, time machine - how would you use your local phone box?

Defibrillator hut, library, time machine - how would you use your local phone box?

Communities are being invited to take over their iconic village phone box and put it to new use.

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Cameron 'considering standing as MP in Kent'

Cameron 'considering standing as MP in Kent'

Former Prime Minister David Cameron is considering a shock political comeback by standing as an MP in Kent, reports claim.

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Pilot wanted to 'prove violent father wrong'

Pilot wanted to 'prove violent father wrong'

A man abused by his dad as a boy has shared how he turned his life around to become a success.

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Arrests after car crashes into skip

Arrests after car crashes into skip

A man and a woman have been arrested after a car crashed into a skip.

Jasper conquers his mountain

Jasper conquers his mountain

A boy with cerebral palsy has climbed Mount Snowdon to help others with CP take part in sports.

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A man has died after his car flipped over

A man has died after his car flipped over

A man has died after his car flipped over in the road on the A229 at Blue Bell Hill in the early hours.

Charity founder for the homeless is found dead

Charity founder for the homeless is found dead

A mum-of-two who devoted her life to helping the homeless has been tragically found dead in her garage.

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Maidstone to get second waste recycling centre

Maidstone to get second waste recycling centre

KCC announces plans for a new tip as dispute with Medway Council is solved.

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Driver crashes into homes and skip

Driver crashes into homes and skip

A car has crashed into some homes and ended up embedded in a skip and a wall.

New keeper for the Stones

New keeper for the Stones

Maidstone United have added experienced keeper Jake Cole to their squad.

Toddler 'shot with BB Gun'

Toddler 'shot with BB Gun'

A man and woman have appeared in court after a toddler was allegedly shot with a BB gun.

Law firms back charity will campaign

Law firms back charity will campaign

A military charity is being backed by five law firms in a campaign to promoting the importance of having a will.

Boxing champion coming to Kent

Boxing champion coming to Kent

One of the biggest names in boxing is coming to the county this summer to meet fans and discuss his remarkable career.

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Art gallery's big win at architecture awards

Art gallery's big win at architecture awards

A pig shed turned art gallery has won a prestigious award along with two other Kent buildings.

Murderer's decomposed body found at home

Murderer's decomposed body found at home

A convicted murderer died after taking a fatal heroin overdose at his Kent home, an inquest has heard.

Former Mayor of Maidstone Brian Mortimer dies at 65

Former Mayor of Maidstone Brian Mortimer dies at 65

A much loved politician and custard pie enthusiast has sadly passed away.

'Total Wipeout' style aqua park opening tomorrow

'Total Wipeout' style aqua park opening tomorrow

Here's everything you need to know about a new water park opening tomorrow.

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Pupils in climate change protests

Pupils in climate change protests

Children are once again walking out of schools across Kent to demand action on climate change.

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MP resigns to 'support new leadership candidate'

MP resigns to 'support new leadership candidate'

A Kent MP has stepped down from her role as the Conservative Party's vice chairman of communities as pressure grows on Theresa May.

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