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Village mourns Cherry Fann

Village mourns Cherry Fann

A village stalwart who worked tirelessly for her community has died.

Subways filled as bridge works continue

Subways filled as bridge works continue

Work on a Kent town's one-way system is progressing as under-road walkways are sealed off.

From A-levels to rally car racing in a single day

From A-levels to rally car racing in a single day

A Kent College student handed in her A-level biology paper and dashed out the classroom to qualify for the European Rally Championship.

Ex-gang member and stab victim's mum speak out

Ex-gang member and stab victim's mum speak out

School pupils were taught about the dangers of getting involved with criminal gangs and knives by two people who experienced the effects first-hand.

Human cannonball death: Stunt boss pleads guilty

Human cannonball death: Stunt boss pleads guilty

A stunt company and its director have pleaded guilty to failing in their duty of care to a stuntman who died following a human cannonball act.

Man charged after woman 'racially abused'

Man charged after woman 'racially abused'

A man has been charged with two offences after a woman was reportedly racially abused in the street.

Witness appeal after police car crash

Witness appeal after police car crash

Officers are appealing for information after a British Transport Police vehicle responding to an emergency call collided with another car.

Police car crashes on busy road

Police car crashes on busy road

A British Transport Police vehicle has collided with another car leading to two officers needing hospital treatment.

County show attracts 80,000 visitors

County show attracts 80,000 visitors

The Kent County Show has seen another increase in visitor numbers.

Man denies causing biker's death

Man denies causing biker's death

A man has denied causing death by careless driving following the tragic crash which killed a popular biker in January.

Council puts off 800 homes plan

Council puts off 800 homes plan

Concerns over traffic have delayed the approval of two housing schemes, with councillors calling for more details.

Appeal after mum 'racially abused' in street

Appeal after mum 'racially abused' in street

Police want to speak to a man after reports he racially abused a Portuguese woman in the street in front of her child.

New cinema planned for wood - or anywhere you like

New cinema planned for wood - or anywhere you like

An ambitious business venture will soon see a cinema popping up in the most unexpected of places.

All-ticket opener for Stones

All-ticket opener for Stones

Maidstone's National League opener against York City will be all-ticket.

Delays after M20 crash

Delays after M20 crash

There are delays on the M20 in both directions following an accident.

Gymnasts miss Rio cut

Gymnasts miss Rio cut

Kent gymnasts Courtney Tulloch and James Hall have missed out on the Rio Olympics.

Woman arrested near Broadway underpass in Maidstone

Woman arrested near Broadway underpass in Maidstone

A 32-year-old woman was arrested on suspicion of being drunk and disorderly and assaulting a police officer in Maidstone.

World Cup dream for Alessia

World Cup dream for Alessia

Footballer Alessia Russo hopes to have a World Cup to look forward to after making her Chelsea debut.

Young boy reported climbing up shopping centre building

Young boy reported climbing up shopping centre building

Police rushed to a shopping centre after reports a boy aged between eight and 10 was seen climbing up the side of a department store.

Homes without water as main bursts

Homes without water as main bursts

Several homes in a Kent village had no water or low water pressure due to a burst main.

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