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Teacher's trial moved out of Kent

Teacher's trial moved out of Kent

A PE teacher and former semi-professional footballer, accused of theft and intimidation, will appear in a London court not a Kent one, a judge ruled.

Thousands scammed in just five months

Thousands scammed in just five months

More than 3,000 people became victims of scams in Kent in just five months - these are the ones to look out for.

Jackson begins the road to Le Mans

Jackson begins the road to Le Mans

Chart Sutton’s Tom Jackson hopes a switch to sportscar racing can lead to a drive in the world-famous Le Mans 24 Hours.

Man arrested following 'arson' at crown court

Man arrested following 'arson' at crown court

A man has been arrested on suspicion of arson after a fire at Maidstone Crown Court.

Taxi driver jailed for causing teenager's crash death

Taxi driver jailed for causing teenager's crash death

A taxi driver who caused the death of a teenager after ploughing into her car on a motorway has been locked up.

Maidstone council elections: list of candidates

Maidstone council elections: list of candidates

Who would want to be a borough councillor? Well, almost 100 people will be seeking Maidstone's vote in the forthcoming borough elections.

Missing air rifle in murder case found

Missing air rifle in murder case found

Police have found the air rifle that went missing from the home of 'murdered' pensioner Roy Blackman.

Adders on the loose

Adders on the loose

Dog walkers and children could be 'at risk' from an adder's bite - after sightings in Kent.

Do you know who created life-size sellotape sculpture?

Do you know who created life-size sellotape sculpture?

This unusual art installation has got shoppers stopping for selfies in a town centre.

Driver relives harrowing M20 death crash

Driver relives harrowing M20 death crash

A driver has told an inquest of the harrowing moment he hit a man crossing the M20 - but couldn't swerve for fear of crashing into others.

'TV saved my life'

'TV saved my life'

A Kent man's life was saved by a woman whose only knowledge of CPR was what she'd seen on TV.

Man charged with Blackman murder

Man charged with Blackman murder

A man has been charged with the murder of Roy Blackman, the pensioner found dead in his home three weeks ago.

Get it sorted

Get it sorted

Frustrated Maidstone manager Jay Saunders has warned players to get their act together or face being dropped for the play-offs.

Darts win the derby

Darts win the derby

Dartford stayed in the hunt for a National South play-off place with victory in the Kent derby at Maidstone on Saturday.

Fifth man still in custody

Fifth man still in custody

Police are still questioning a fifth suspect in connection with the murder of pensioner Roy Blackman.

Play-offs now the focus

Play-offs now the focus

Maidstone boss Jay Saunders will use the last four games of the season to get his side ready for the National League South play-offs.

Third anniversary Park Run

Third anniversary Park Run

There was fun and laughter on today's third anniversary Park Run.

Football fixtures and results

Football fixtures and results

Click here for this week's football fixtures and results.

Police called to KCC HQ over suspicious package

Police called to KCC HQ over suspicious package

An unattended rucksack sparked a security alert at Kent County Council's headquarters this evening.

Sweeney signs Stones deal

Sweeney signs Stones deal

Maidstone United midfielder Dan Sweeney is staying at the Gallagher after signing a contract for next season.

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