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Hawkins ends title wait

Hawkins ends title wait

Barry Hawkins won his first ranking title in three years when he survived a late scare to take the Ladbrokes World Grand Prix title.

Arsonist caused 'fireball' at court after benefits stopped

Arsonist caused 'fireball' at court after benefits stopped

An arsonist who sparked a fireball at court building after pouring petrol through the letterbox said he did it because his benefits had been stopped.

Restaurant closes after diners fall ill

Restaurant closes after diners fall ill

A popular Kent restaurant has closed its doors after a suspected norovirus outbreak.

Crash blocks roundabout

Crash blocks roundabout

Emergency services have been called to a crash on a roundabout.

'Queen of Benefits' and ex face sentence over car park thefts

'Queen of Benefits' and ex face sentence over car park thefts

The estranged partner of a mum-of-12 dubbed the 'Queen of Benefits' has admitted stealing cash from meters at car parks.

Rail firm denies crash safety failure

Rail firm denies crash safety failure

Network Rail has denied safety failures at a level crossing where a signalman was knocked down in a crash, leaving him with life-changing injuries.

Stones too good to be struggling

Stones too good to be struggling

Kevin Lokko believes it's Maidstone's time to pull clear of trouble as he bids to avoid back-to-back relegations.

Marathon bid by woman who lost ability to speak

Marathon bid by woman who lost ability to speak

A woman who had to learn how to speak, read, and write again after suffering a stroke at 27 has set herself her next challenge.

Block of flats evacuated after 10th floor fire

Block of flats evacuated after 10th floor fire

A block of flats was evacuated while firefighters tackled a blaze on the 10th floor.

Saunders: It didn't feel real

Saunders: It didn't feel real

Jay Saunders said Maidstone’s breathtaking start against Chester didn’t feel real.

Stones win thriller

Stones win thriller

Maidstone blew away Chester in a lightning start before surviving a second-half fightback to win a Gallagher Stadium cracker.

River festival plans get support...but no funding

River festival plans get support...but no funding

A council has pledged support, but no money to a popular festival.

Dad who lost son in stabbing found guilty of stalking

Dad who lost son in stabbing found guilty of stalking

A grief-stricken man whose son died after being stabbed sent text messages and went to his victim’s home during a three-month period.

Delays on motorway after break down

Delays on motorway after break down

Delays are being reported on a Kent motorway after a break down.

High Street paving works start behind schedule

High Street paving works start behind schedule

The final part of a £5.7million road project has begun - a month behind schedule.

M20 bridge collapse driver in court

M20 bridge collapse driver in court

A man has appeared in court charged with dangerous driving and criminal damage after a pedestrian footbridge over the M20 collapsed.

Jay set for contract talks

Jay set for contract talks

Maidstone manager Jay Saunders expects to discuss his future in the next few weeks.

Man injured after bicycle crash

Man injured after bicycle crash

A man has been taken to hospital after a van and a bicycle collided this morning.

McKimm looking upwards

McKimm looking upwards

Tonbridge boss Steve McKimm isn’t ruling out a late title push for his in-form side.

Carer stole £23,000 from victims

Carer stole £23,000 from victims

A woman tasked with looking after vulnerable people stole their most treasured possessions so she could sell them to feed her drug habit.

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