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Prison 'saved my life' says crowbar attacker

Prison 'saved my life' says crowbar attacker

A drug addict serving an eight-year jail sentence for extreme violence said prison had saved his life as he admitted assaulting his ex-girlfriend.

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Teacher's fingers and legs amputated after contracting sepsis

Teacher's fingers and legs amputated after contracting sepsis

A teacher whose legs and fingers were amputated after a battle with sepsis is keen to return to the classroom.

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Concrete plans to stop the caravans...

Concrete plans to stop the caravans...

A council has taken an unusual step to stop caravans moving onto a rec... these huge concrete blocks!

Hedgehog scores own goal after getting caught in football netting

Hedgehog scores own goal after getting caught in football netting

A warning has been issued after a hedgehog was found stuck in football netting.

Multi-vehicle crash shut part of M20

Multi-vehicle crash shut part of M20

Traffic ground to a halt on a motorway due to a multiple vehicle collision.

Network Rail guilty of safety breaches

Network Rail guilty of safety breaches

A signaller at a manual level crossing suffered a broken neck and was knocked unconscious despite warning Network Rail of the dangers.

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Five Guys set for town centre

Five Guys set for town centre

One of America's top burger chains is set to open its third restaurant in Kent.

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Autistic pensioner punched and kicked by handbag thief

Autistic pensioner punched and kicked by handbag thief

A thief attacked a pensioner before taking her handbag which contained just £11.

Police bring 'stolen vehicle' to halt with stinger

Police bring 'stolen vehicle' to halt with stinger

Four teenagers are in custody after a car reported stolen was brought to a halt with a police stinger.

Sinkhole swallows up parking spaces

Sinkhole swallows up parking spaces

Homeowners at a new-built development are fearing the worst after another huge sinkhole opened up on the estate.

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Matthews in a hurry

Matthews in a hurry

Chris Matthews is ready to bounce back and has a new trainer after losing his unbeaten record.

Stones chief blasts council

Stones chief blasts council

Terry Casey has accused the borough council of standing in the way of Maidstone's progress and claims they should be ashamed.

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Southall leaves Stones

Southall leaves Stones

Assistant manager Nicky Southall has left Maidstone.

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Hare leaves Stones

Hare leaves Stones

Josh Hare has left Maidstone after rejecting a new contract.

Jury out in Network Rail 'safety failure' trial

Jury out in Network Rail 'safety failure' trial

The jury is out in the trial of Network Rail, accused of safety failures after an employee was seriously injured at a manual level crossing.

'Watch me kill us all now'

'Watch me kill us all now'

That was the chilling warning of a drink and drug-crazed driver shortly before he deliberately crashed into a wall.

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Lorry and car collide near motorway services

Lorry and car collide near motorway services

Emergency services have been called to the scene of a crash near a motorway service station.

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Stones sign Coker from Palace

Stones sign Coker from Palace

Maidstone have signed Andre Coker on a two-year deal from Crystal Palace.

Delays after van fire

Delays after van fire

Commuters suffered long delays following a van fire on one of Kent's busiest routes.

Miracle mum handed award after slimmers shed 165 stone

Miracle mum handed award after slimmers shed 165 stone

A woman who survived a cardiac arrest while swimming is helping others lose weight.

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