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Critically-injured superbike star facing 'waiting game'

Critically-injured superbike star facing 'waiting game'

A rider who suffered multiple injuries after colliding with a safety car is still fighting for his life almost a week on from the horror crash.

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Town centre hit with spate of break-ins

Town centre hit with spate of break-ins

Police are linking a spate of break-ins in one town centre.

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Woman charged with causing death of motorcyclist

Woman charged with causing death of motorcyclist

A 30-year-old woman will appear in court today accused of causing the death of a motorcyclist in October.

Fire crews remove windscreen to release woman trapped in car on side

Fire crews remove windscreen to release woman trapped in car on side

A woman and her dog were freed by firefighters after her car had rolled onto its side.

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Police search for man in connection with threatening behaviour and harassment

Police search for man in connection with threatening behaviour and harassment

Police have released an image of a man who they have added to their list of most wanted people.

Politicians, sporting stars and celebrities to go head-to-head in charity football tournament

Politicians, sporting stars and celebrities to go head-to-head in charity football tournament

An MP, football manager and a former England cricketer will take on a charity challenge in the form of a football tournament.

A fresh start

A fresh start

Stuart Lewis is looking forward to working with new Maidstone assistant manager Steve Watt.

Why be a referee?

Why be a referee?

Read our big interview with the Kent FA's man in charge of recruiting, retaining and developing match officials.

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The men who make the jailhouse rock

The men who make the jailhouse rock

Prisoners have united to form a choir in a bid to combat stress and improve their mental health.

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Children 'attacked with rocks' during training session

Children 'attacked with rocks' during training session

Police are investigating after children as young as 10 reportedly had stones thrown at them while trying to enjoy a training session.

Gallery: The best of the World Custard Pie Championships

Gallery: The best of the World Custard Pie Championships

More than 2,000 pies were flung in the name of fun at this year's World Custard Pie Championships. Take a look at the best photos.

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Kent youngster in BGT final

Kent youngster in BGT final

A 10-year-old Kent boy took centre stage in one of the most hotly-anticipated television events of the year.

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CCTV image released in hunt for missing pensioner

CCTV image released in hunt for missing pensioner

A huge search operation has taken place over the weekend to find Dennis Whyard, 89, who has not been seen since Friday.

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Superbike star still 'critical' after race crash

Superbike star still 'critical' after race crash

A Kent rider is still unable to breathe for himself having suffered serious injuries following a crash with a safety car during a race.

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Helicopter launched in hunt for missing pensioner

Helicopter launched in hunt for missing pensioner

Search teams are stepping up their hunt for an 89-year-old who has been reported missing.

Cheese festival rolls into Kent

Cheese festival rolls into Kent

Cheese fans are expected to flock to a unique festival this weekend, which saw an "unprecedented" number of tickets sold.

WATCH: World Custard Pie Championships in town

WATCH: World Custard Pie Championships in town

Thousands of custard pies will be thrown today at a popular annual event.

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Man who tried to kill retirement home manager dies

Man who tried to kill retirement home manager dies

An 80-year-old has died months after being locked up for a brutal knife attack.

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Fears for missing 89-year-old

Fears for missing 89-year-old

Officers are becoming increasingly concerned for the welfare of a pensioner.

Civil war battle remembered

Civil war battle remembered

Today marks the 370th anniversary of a major battle during the Second English Civil War.

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