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‘It will be so upsetting to see everything I’ve loved completely obliterated’

‘It will be so upsetting to see everything I’ve loved completely obliterated’

Campaigners who lost battles against plans to build 7,000 homes in the countryside have spoken of the toll it has taken on them.

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‘You can’t forget what we did in the FA Cup last year’

‘You can’t forget what we did in the FA Cup last year’

Maidstone defender Raphe Brown’s first start of the season brought FA Cup memories flooding back.

‘I died twice, lost my job and my home - then I won the lottery’

‘I died twice, lost my job and my home - then I won the lottery’

A mum who endured a “catalogue of horrors” has spoken of the fairytale moment her luck changed.

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Toddler airlifted to hospital after being hit by car

Toddler airlifted to hospital after being hit by car

A road has been cordoned off and an air ambulance has been called following a car accident.

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One of county’s largest department stores reopens after rebrand

One of county’s largest department stores reopens after rebrand

A House of Fraser is has reopened with new brands after being closed for six months for a major revamp.

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Officers sprayed with fire extinguisher in dramatic 10-mile police chase

Officers sprayed with fire extinguisher in dramatic 10-mile police chase

A dramatic 10-mile police chase, in which officers were sprayed with a fire extinguisher, ended in two being arrested after crashing into bollards.

Footballer scores cracker after running half-marathon

Footballer scores cracker after running half-marathon

Footballer Georgia Culpitt scored a great goal at the weekend - hours after completing a gruelling half-marathon.

Services resume after train fire

Services resume after train fire

Passengers were evacuated and five fire engines helped put out the flames after a train caught fire.

Units next to new Costa drive-thru go on market

Units next to new Costa drive-thru go on market

Four new light industrial units close to a motorway junction are set to be ready next year.

Tributes to ‘lovely’ and ‘kindly’ businessman

Tributes to ‘lovely’ and ‘kindly’ businessman

A sports enthusiast who set up a town centre business has died aged 85.

‘Please support us!’

‘Please support us!’

A Kent station needs votes to win a prestigious competition ahead of rivals from other counties in the South East.

Firearms officers called to help ‘confused’ swan on motorway

Firearms officers called to help ‘confused’ swan on motorway

Firearms officers were called to reports of a ‘confused’ swan causing traffic delays on a busy motorway.

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Abandoned charity shop sells at auction

Abandoned charity shop sells at auction

A charity shop which has been shut for four years, sparking outrage after it emerged donations had been left inside, has been bought by a neighbour.

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Vandals cause ‘significant damage’ at nature reserve

Vandals cause ‘significant damage’ at nature reserve

Yobs have targeted a beauty spot which is seeing regular instances of anti-social behaviour.

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Inventor hopes nature app will help with mental health

Inventor hopes nature app will help with mental health

New software will allow people to identify plants, animals and birdsong, and record how it makes them feel.

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Zebra crossing to be installed outside school

Zebra crossing to be installed outside school

A new crossing is set to be built on a main road in a bid to make the route safer for children and the elderly.

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Arrest after three men stabbed at pub in early hours

Arrest after three men stabbed at pub in early hours

A man has been arrested after three other men were stabbed at a pub.

‘It was all there today’ – Stones boss on FA Cup win

‘It was all there today’ – Stones boss on FA Cup win

George Elokobi saw a complete display from his team as Maidstone reached the FA Cup first round.

Report: Stones beat Fleet to reach FA Cup first round

Report: Stones beat Fleet to reach FA Cup first round

Maidstone are back in the FA Cup first round after continuing their recent hold over Kent rivals Ebbsfleet with a dominant victory at the Gallagher.

Motorway delays after car goes up in flames

Motorway delays after car goes up in flames

One lane was closed on a busy motorway after a car caught fire.

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