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Bus issues up for discussion

Bus issues up for discussion

The second meeting of a forum to discuss improvements to bus services is set for next week.

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Traders say 'yes' to new town centre levy

Traders say 'yes' to new town centre levy

Business owners have said yes to a tax increase to improve their town

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Helicopter scrambled in police chase

Helicopter scrambled in police chase

A helicopter was sent to help officers on the ground after a car kept driving after being told to stop.

Do bigger crowds in Kent mean less grassroots players?

Do bigger crowds in Kent mean less grassroots players?

The success of Kent's top clubs has been cited as a major factor behind the falling numbers of adult men playing football each week.

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Jay's strongest squad

Jay's strongest squad

Maidstone manager Jay Saunders believes he will be working with the strongest squad he’s ever had.

Evil mum's bid to cut prison sentence

Evil mum's bid to cut prison sentence

An evil mum jailed for breaking her newborn son’s legs and giving him life-changing injuries has appealed her decade-long prison term.

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Road reopens after crash

Road reopens after crash

Police shut a busy road in both directions following a crash involving two cars and a van.

Hospital opens M&S store

Hospital opens M&S store

Hospital food is a thing of the past thanks to the arrival of a new Marks and Spencer food store.

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Van rams barriers in 'burglary'

Van rams barriers in 'burglary'

Five suspects have been arrested after a van rammed a property before leading police on a motorway chase.

End of the line for Build a Bear queues

End of the line for Build a Bear queues

A 'pay your age day' deal at Build-A-Bear has caused enormous queues in what the retailer is calling 'an unprecedented response.'

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Cats dumped in freezing temperatures given forever home

Cats dumped in freezing temperatures given forever home

Six cats that were found dumped on a freezing cold day have been given a new lease of life thanks to the love of a new owner.

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Road closure compounds sinkhole misery

Road closure compounds sinkhole misery

Parents and neighbours have complained about near misses and poor driving, forcing a five-mile diversion around an infamous sinkhole.

'He'd set a date to take his life'

'He'd set a date to take his life'

A mum is working to help save other young lives after her 20-year-old son committed suicide.

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Stones pair pushing for deals

Stones pair pushing for deals

Ollie Muldoon and Jamar Loza have given themselves every chance of earning new deals at Maidstone.

Clouds of red smoke seen as flare set off

Clouds of red smoke seen as flare set off

Three flares were set off in Maidstone tonight as fans were put through the wringer watching the match.

Police volunteers begin crackdown on anti-social behaviour

Police volunteers begin crackdown on anti-social behaviour

A crew of volunteers has been recruited by Kent Police in a bid to promote safety in the community.

'Why worry?' was Lucy's philosophy

'Why worry?' was Lucy's philosophy

Pensioner's move from Barming came a little too late.

By-election looms for borough council

By-election looms for borough council

One of the two Conservative ward councillors representing Headcorn has resigned.

Brickies trialist looks the part

Brickies trialist looks the part

Trialist Johan Caney-Bryan made an instant impact in Sittingbourne's first pre-season friendly.

Tribute to teacher who saved children from Nazis

Tribute to teacher who saved children from Nazis

Former pupils have reunited to remember a woman who saved hundreds of Jewish children from persecution.

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