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Fourth person charged over dad's 'murder'

Fourth person charged over dad's 'murder'

A fourth person has been charged after a dad was fatally stabbed in the heart outside his town centre home.

Car attacked by vandals

Car attacked by vandals

Neighbours have spoken of their shock after a car was vandalised on a housing estate.

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Phillips' forum visits

Phillips' forum visits

Michael Phillips knew he was a contender to win the player-of-the-year award after reading Maidstone's forum.

Millions rescued by council for traffic reduction

Millions rescued by council for traffic reduction

Millions of pounds have been rescued from a neighbouring council in a bid to help reduce traffic on the roads.

Still got Hatters ball rolling

Still got Hatters ball rolling

Maidstone head of football John Still can take credit for Luton Town's promotion to the Championship.

Drugs and knife seized after chase

Drugs and knife seized after chase

Plain clothed police officers managed to chase down a suspected drug dealer.

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Big Ben costume runner describes 'mental' press attention

Big Ben costume runner describes 'mental' press attention

A marathon runner has spoken of being thrust into the limelight thanks to his oversized costume, which was later stolen.

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A week is a long time in the school construction business

A week is a long time in the school construction business

Residents have been surprised to see workers already on the site of new school sites just days after planning permission was granted.

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Something fishy as sewage plan put on hold

Something fishy as sewage plan put on hold

A care home’s plans to build a sewerage system has been put on hold after concerns were raised about the potential impact on a trout farm.

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Rees-Mogg: Widdecombe wrong to abandon Tories

Rees-Mogg: Widdecombe wrong to abandon Tories

The former Kent Conservative MP Ann Widdecombe was wrong to abandon the Conservative party, according to the leading Brexiteer Jacob Rees-Mogg.

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Prison officer faces jail term for inmate relationships

Prison officer faces jail term for inmate relationships

Letters found in a cell revealed a prison officer's illicit relationship with an inmate.

Hawkins' costly exit

Hawkins' costly exit

Ditton's Barry Hawkins missed out on £50,000 before losing in the second round of the World Championship.

Bus to help revellers turns 10

Bus to help revellers turns 10

A charity providing medical support to drunken revellers has renamed its iconic bus in memory of its founder.

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Last farewell to one of town's prominent businessmen

Last farewell to one of town's prominent businessmen

Gardener, football fan and retailer - Winston Quested was a man of many parts, but family always came first.

The many stars who've gigged at Kent's hidden gem comedy club

The many stars who've gigged at Kent's hidden gem comedy club

From Jimmy Carr to Jo Brand, the greatest names in comedy have all performed at a little-known venue over the last 30 years.

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Flood warnings for popular park

Flood warnings for popular park

A popular park could be hit by huge floods if new defences are not put in place.

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Pub-goer rushed to hospital

Pub-goer rushed to hospital

A man has been treated and taken to hospital after suffering chest pains in a town centre pub.

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Murdered teen wife's injuries revealed

Murdered teen wife's injuries revealed

The shocking extent of the wounds suffered by a teenage wife at the hands of her husband have been revealed.

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School's fundraiser for family after house fire

School's fundraiser for family after house fire

A primary school is helping raise £5,000 to help a family whose home was wrecked during a devastating fire.

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Armed police arrest four

Armed police arrest four

Officers were called to the scene of a disturbance where four people were arrested.

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