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Surge in domestic abuse expected as Euro 2016 kicks off

Surge in domestic abuse expected as Euro 2016 kicks off

Domestic abuse victims are being reminded of the support available as officers in Kent prepare for a surge in family violence during Euro 2016.

Travellers set up camp on rec

Travellers set up camp on rec

A group of travellers have moved six caravans and a lorry onto a recreation ground.

Murphy joins Stones

Murphy joins Stones

Maidstone have signed winger Tom Murphy on a one-year deal following his release by Dover.

Beware fraudsters posing as police to steal cash

Beware fraudsters posing as police to steal cash

Fraudsters have targeted at least nine individuals in Kent in an elaborate scam to steal cash by posing as police officers.

Private school 'inadequate' after substantial failings

Private school 'inadequate' after substantial failings

A private school which provided play equipment with nails protruding at eye level has been slated by inspectors.

1930s Kent Messengers found in blue whale

1930s Kent Messengers found in blue whale

The Natural History Museum has discovered the new main hall exhibit — a skeleton of a blue whale — was being held together with old Kent Messengers.

Cocaine suppliers wait to learn if they can keep £300k

Cocaine suppliers wait to learn if they can keep £300k

Two men who were part of a gang jailed for almost 80 years for supplying cocaine will have to wait to learn if they can keep more than £300k.

One arrested and two on the run after police chase

One arrested and two on the run after police chase

Police are hunting two men who fled from a car following a police chase through a town.

Home alone teen escapes lightning strike fire

Home alone teen escapes lightning strike fire

A teenager was lucky to survive a blaze that ripped through the top floor of his house after it was struck by a bolt of lightning.

One year on, arson remains unsolved

One year on, arson remains unsolved

A town centre arson which caused £5 million of damage remains unsolved a year on.

Crews tackle blaze in three-storey home

Crews tackle blaze in three-storey home

Four fire crews have been fighting a blaze which has spread through the third floor and roof of a property.

Lorry blocks road

Lorry blocks road

A main road is partially blocked this afternoon after a lorry was found facing the wrong way on a dual carriageway.

House fire caused by lightning strike

House fire caused by lightning strike

Four fire engines were sent to blaze at a three-storey home last night.

Options for Parry

Options for Parry

Manny Parry has been speaking about his Maidstone United release and what the future holds.

House causes rush-hour delays

House causes rush-hour delays

Frustrated motorists leaving a busy town are stuck behind an unusual load this afternoon.

Stones release Parry

Stones release Parry

Defender Manny Parry has left newly-promoted Maidstone United.

Man suffers serious back injury after falling into underpass

Man suffers serious back injury after falling into underpass

A man in his 20s is recovering in a London hospital after falling into an underpass.

Elderly woman who helped run brothel had £20k in attic

Elderly woman who helped run brothel had £20k in attic

A 64-year-old woman who claimed to be "just a cleaner" at a brothel has been sentenced for helping to run it, after £20,000 was found in her attic.

Delays after man trapped in car

Delays after man trapped in car

A man was freed from his car this morning following a crash on a busy road.

Gyratory works start today

Gyratory works start today

At least six months of roadworks, designed to ease congestion in a busy town centre, begin this morning.

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