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'This is an absolutely devastating blow'

'This is an absolutely devastating blow'

A small animal welfare charity targeted in an arson attack says it has decided to move on from its current site.

Motorway partially blocked after crash

Motorway partially blocked after crash

A lorry and car have been involved in a crash busy roundabout this morning.

A golfing miracle

A golfing miracle

Golfer Yvonne Gormley waited 10 years for a hole-in-one - then hit two on successive days.

Let's finish the job

Let's finish the job

Kevin Lokko fancies Maidstone's chances of finishing the job in their FA Cup replay at League 1 Rochdale.

Crash on roundabout

Crash on roundabout

There were delays on a key roundabout following an accident.

Man charged with refusing breath test after crash

Man charged with refusing breath test after crash

A motorist is due to appear in court after a crash which closed a busy main road for several hours.

Adam Sandler spoof article goes viral

Adam Sandler spoof article goes viral

A Kent town is the topic of a bizarre spoof article that's been widely shared about film star and comedian Adam Sandler.

Lane reopens after days of queues

Lane reopens after days of queues

A busy main road has fully reopened after drain cover repair works caused congestion for almost a week.

Body-builder overdosed on painkillers 'bought online'

Body-builder overdosed on painkillers 'bought online'

A mother has paid tribute to a "much-loved young man" who died after taking a fatal dose of a prescription drug that may have been bought online.

Stones book released

Stones book released

A fascinating new book charting Maidstone’s 24 years in exile, from 1988 to 2012, has been released.

Concern ‘vital’ shop will make way for new homes

Concern ‘vital’ shop will make way for new homes

A shop that has served its neighbourhood for 120 years could be demolished to make way for housing.

Town comes together in remembrance

Town comes together in remembrance

A Remembrance Sunday service was preceded by a parade which brought a town centre to a halt.

Vow to put a stop to illegal lorry parking

Vow to put a stop to illegal lorry parking

The government has pledged to clamp down on illegal HGV parking following a campaign led by a Kent MP.

Kent families to make X Factor debut

Kent families to make X Factor debut

You may recognise some of the faces during the ads on tonight's The X Factor.

Shocking images of dead horses dumped in wood

Shocking images of dead horses dumped in wood

Shocking images of several dead horses have been posted on social media after they were found dumped in woodland.

Traffic disruption as repairs overrun

Traffic disruption as repairs overrun

A lane of a busy road is set to remain closed this weekend after works overran.

Drink-drive arrest after crash closes road

Drink-drive arrest after crash closes road

A motorist has been arrested on suspicion of drink-driving after a crash that closed a main road.

Charity launches £1m homeless shelter campaign

Charity launches £1m homeless shelter campaign

Homeless Care unveiled ambitious expansion plans at its 30th anniversary party.

Epileptic man drowned in bath at care home

Epileptic man drowned in bath at care home

Mystery remains over the circumstances leading up to a man drowning in a bath run by another care home resident.

We will remember them

We will remember them

The mayor, members of the public, serving officers and members of the Salvation Army gathered for a remembrance service on Armistice Day morning.

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