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Kent's finest protests over the years

Kent's finest protests over the years

In honour of a dad-of-two who has been protesting over poor service from a store, we look back at some of the county's wackier calls to action.

Mother, daughter and GP sentenced for cigarette smuggling scam

Mother, daughter and GP sentenced for cigarette smuggling scam

Jayne White, 54, and Lucy White, 20, both from Maidstone and Dr Alan Pollock, from Larkfield, used fake boarding cards to buy duty-free cigarettes.

Biker injured in town centre crash

Biker injured in town centre crash

A motorcyclist suffered non-life threatening injuries in a crash with a Nissan Micra in Maidstone.

Controversial defeat for Wings

Controversial defeat for Wings

Referee David Rock was at the centre of controversy as Welling's relegation woes deepened in Vanarama Conference on Saturday.

Ryman League round-up

Ryman League round-up

All the action from Saturday's Ryman League matches involving Kent sides.

Stones fightback to secure derby win

Stones fightback to secure derby win

Maidstone beat Margate in their top-of-the-table clash in the Ryman League Premier Division.

Dead pony found dumped in village

Dead pony found dumped in village

A dead horse was discovered on a pallet in Ringlestone Road, Headcorn.

Inquiry after NHS failed to section suicidal man

Inquiry after NHS failed to section suicidal man

The mother of a man who took his own life has criticised the NHS after they repeatedly failed to section him.

Arrests after boxing night brawl

Arrests after boxing night brawl

Officers have arrested two men in relation to a brawl which broke out at a boxing evening.

Hypnotised gameshow contestant 'thought snake was Beyonce'

Hypnotised gameshow contestant 'thought snake was Beyonce'

A Kent dog walker is to appear on an ITV's You're Back in the Room tomorrow, where she puts her head in a snake enclosure.

Bulls ready to renew rivalry

Bulls ready to renew rivalry

Aylesford Ladies are ready for old rivals Thurrock as they look to secure a third season of Premiership rugby.

Cheer us to victory - again

Cheer us to victory - again

Maidstone fans can help their team take a step nearer the title by recreating the spirit of Stevenage in their biggest league game of the season.

Football fixtures and results

Football fixtures and results

Check out all the week's football results and fixtures.

Paxman ready to push on

Paxman ready to push on

Little did Jack Paxman know his performance against Maidstone last month would help secure a move to the Gallagher Stadium.

Praying for the election

Praying for the election

Churches are getting together to pray for honesty and integrity during the election campaign.

Rugby World Cup to come to Kent

Rugby World Cup to come to Kent

The 100-day William Webb Ellis trophy tour will stop off at four locations in the county in the run up to this summer's world cup.

Ukip man's invitation to the public

Ukip man's invitation to the public

Ukip's candidate at the general election for Maidstone and the Weald will host a public meeting on Friday.

Major improvements planned for M20

Major improvements planned for M20

A large project that will allow a stretch of the M20 to cope with more cars will begin in two years.

Good Samaritan reunited with train station baby

Good Samaritan reunited with train station baby

A Good Samaritan who rushed to aid a woman as she gave birth in a train station car park has been reunited with the mum, dad and baby she helped.

Police called to town centre fight

Police called to town centre fight

Officers were called to Maidstone High St this afternoon after a fight broke out between two women.

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