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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.

Congestion near town centre roadworks

Congestion near town centre roadworks

Queues are stretching back into works on a town's one-way system this morning causing delays.

Police officer moonlighted as security firm boss

Police officer moonlighted as security firm boss

A serving Kent Police officer moonlighted as the boss of a private security firm, it has been revealed.

Crowds flock to county show

Crowds flock to county show

The county show has proved popular as ever as crowds flocked to the showground to enjoy the annual agriculture extravaganza.

Police called after man threatens to jump from crane

Police called after man threatens to jump from crane

A man has been detained under the Mental Health Act after threatening to jump from a crane.

Man rescued after falling in water

Man rescued after falling in water

Police and passersby rushed to rescue a man who had fallen in the river.

Good Evans

Good Evans

Maidstone have made former Gillingham youngster Jack Evans their fifth summer signing.

Man to appear in court over biker's death

Man to appear in court over biker's death

A man will appear in court next week charged with causing the death of popular Kent biker Osvaldas Rimša in January.

Furious commuters slam coach firm for cutting service

Furious commuters slam coach firm for cutting service

Chalkwell has cut services and altered timetables causing a headache for West Malling and Maidstone commuters.

Sci-fi blockbuster coming to a castle near you

Sci-fi blockbuster coming to a castle near you

One of the biggest films of all time will be subject of an open-air screening at Leeds Castle later this month.

Overturned van on M20

Overturned van on M20

A van overturned on the M20 this afternoon, causing delays for drivers.

Councillor removes cones as row erupts over traffic management

Councillor removes cones as row erupts over traffic management

A furious row has erupted after a parish council chairman removed traffic cones put in place to manage traffic heading to the Kent County Show.

Roll up... for Kent's greatest spectacular

Roll up... for Kent's greatest spectacular

The county's annual agricultural showcase opens to the public today - with a flypast, entertainment and arena displays.

Is it a bird? Prehistoric-looking creatures born at castle

Is it a bird? Prehistoric-looking creatures born at castle

They look like something out of Jurassic Park, but these strange creatures born at a Kent attraction are actually baby kookaburras.

New signing backs fearless Stones

New signing backs fearless Stones

Maidstone meet four ex-Football League clubs in their first five games of the season – but Anthony Acheampong says they are fearless.

Social media spat ends in village brawl

Social media spat ends in village brawl

A court has heard a social media spat ended in two groups of teens clashing in the middle of a village.

Lane closure overruns into another day

Lane closure overruns into another day

A lane closure to fix a dangerous manhole cover has run into another day

Castle's florist wins gold award in show

Castle's florist wins gold award in show

Leeds Castle’s florist has won a prize at the Hampton Court Palace Flower Show.

Stones host York in opener

Stones host York in opener

Maidstone start their National League campaign with a home game against relegated York City on Saturday, August 6.

Post office to close

Post office to close

A town's postal services will move into WHSmith as part of a modernisation programme.

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