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Arrests after strawberries 'worth thousands' stolen

Arrests after strawberries 'worth thousands' stolen

Three men have been arrested in connection with the large-scale theft of strawberries worth thousands of pounds from fruit farms.

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TV studio fined after builder fell to his death

TV studio fined after builder fell to his death

A television studio has been slapped with a £30,000 fine following the death of a builder who fell through a roof.

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Queues as lorry's load becomes unstable

Queues as lorry's load becomes unstable

Traffic is backing up on the approach to a motorway after a lorry carrying wood had its load become unstable.

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Son looking to move on after cyclist dad's death

Son looking to move on after cyclist dad's death

The son of a cyclist killed in a car accident last year is raising money in his father's memory.

Fire crews called to High Street blaze

Fire crews called to High Street blaze

Two fire engines have arrived in a town centre after a blaze broke out.

Pilot, 94, to fly in on helicopter for comrade Des' funeral

Pilot, 94, to fly in on helicopter for comrade Des' funeral

A former WW2 pilot will fly across the county by helicopter to attend a lifelong friend's funeral.

Car park sex offender dies behind bars

Car park sex offender dies behind bars

An historic sex offender has died while serving his prison sentence.

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Pax thought he was leaving

Pax thought he was leaving

Jack Paxman is determined to make the most of his Maidstone reprieve.

Family's tribute to 'outstanding' Ellis

Family's tribute to 'outstanding' Ellis

The family of a motorcyclist killed in a crash at the weekend have paid tribute.

Grandma's book proves hit in schools

Grandma's book proves hit in schools

A children's book written by a Kent grandmother is growing in popularity at local primary schools.

Memorial ride in memory of tragic biker

Memorial ride in memory of tragic biker

Friends of a talented chef who died in a motorcycle crash will remember him this evening by setting off fireworks after a memorial bike ride.

Fundraiser launched to 'treasure' tragic biker

Fundraiser launched to 'treasure' tragic biker

A crowdfunding page has been launched to "treasure the loving memories" of promising chef Ellis Overy, who died in a motorcycle crash.

'Emotional support' for concert fans

'Emotional support' for concert fans

Street pastors have been invited to help look after the welfare of teenager girls attending a music event.

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Police sergeant brought 'discredit on herself and the profession'

Police sergeant brought 'discredit on herself and the profession'

A serving police officer has been given a written warning after domestic row involving an ex partner.

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Burglary charge after shop and restaurant break ins

Burglary charge after shop and restaurant break ins

A man has been remanded in custody in relation to a string of suspected burglaries.

Duo ready to take on the World

Duo ready to take on the World

Two players from Maidstone Hockey Club have been selected to play for their national over-35s team in the Masters World Cup.

Burglary causes £48,000 worth of damage

Burglary causes £48,000 worth of damage

A man has been charged after a burglary caused £48,000 worth of damage at a restaurant.

Motorbike crash victim named

Motorbike crash victim named

A man in his 20s who died in a motorcycle crash has been named locally by friends who described him as a "kind-hearted and caring" young man.

Thousands raised for injured superbike star

Thousands raised for injured superbike star

A fundraising page set up to help the recovery of Kent rider Steve Mercer, who was involved in a horror crash, has raised thousands of pounds.

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Appeal after motorcyclist dies in crash

Appeal after motorcyclist dies in crash

Police are appealing for information after a motorcyclist died in a crash in the early hours.

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