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Apprentice hopefuls face tourism challenge

Apprentice hopefuls face tourism challenge

Candidates vying for Alan Sugar's investment cash will try their hand as tour operators in tonight's show, which features several Kent attractions.

Dad takes lessons to sing at daughter's wedding

Dad takes lessons to sing at daughter's wedding

Watch the moment a proud father surprised his daughter on her wedding day by busting out an Elvis classic after taking secret singing lessons.

Should teenagers get the vote? Let's ask them

Should teenagers get the vote? Let's ask them

Four teenagers have given their views on whether the voting age should be lowered to 16 - and they are more cautious than you might expect.

Osborne is punch sunk

Osborne is punch sunk

Frustrated Brent Osborne didn’t bother going to hospital after injuring his hand in sparring – he knew it was broken.

Give 16-year-olds the vote, urges KCC

Give 16-year-olds the vote, urges KCC

A Maidstone councillor has persuaded his KCC colleagues to petition for a lowering of the voting age to 16.

Police seal off part of town centre after 'sex attack'

Police seal off part of town centre after 'sex attack'

A cordon was set up by police officers in a town centre after a sexual assault was reported earlier today.

Two emergency call outs at shopping centre

Two emergency call outs at shopping centre

Paramedics have twice been sent to Fremlin Walk today, after two separate medical emergencies.

Pupils remain at home following uniform crackdown

Pupils remain at home following uniform crackdown

Parents were called to pick up their children from school after teachers decided their uniforms were 'unacceptable'.

Mum's tribute to fun-loving and kind daughter

Mum's tribute to fun-loving and kind daughter

The mother of Jade Fox, who was killed in Australia while on her gap year, pays tribute to her fun-loving, happy and kind daughter.

Ambulance called to collapsed woman in town centre

Ambulance called to collapsed woman in town centre

Paramedics attend to collapsed woman in busy shopping street this afternoon.

Appeal launched after jewellery theft

Appeal launched after jewellery theft

Image of a man released after police were called to a theft from a town centre jewellery store.

Father of Sarah Payne tormented by serial killer

Father of Sarah Payne tormented by serial killer

The father of Sarah Payne, who was found dead in his flat last week, was tormented by Milly Dowler's killer, his family have revealed.

Villagers left in the dark this morning

Villagers left in the dark this morning

A power outage is affecting some homes in Yalding and West Farleigh this morning.

FA Trophy second qualifying round draw

FA Trophy second qualifying round draw

Find out who Kent teams will play in the second qualifying round of the FA Trophy.

Flooding causes town centre delays

Flooding causes town centre delays

Flooding has caused delays in Maidstone town centre. Queues have been reported in Broadway, Bishops Way, London Road and Tonbridge Road.

Lane closure on M20

Lane closure on M20

One lane is closed on the coastbound stretch of the M20 because of a broken down vehicle.

Maidstone man's Monster Hunter book launched

Maidstone man's Monster Hunter book launched

Maidstone man Kit Cox has swapped working with veterans to being a full-time author.

Man appears in court charged in connection with bank robberies

Man appears in court charged in connection with bank robberies

A 44-year-old has been charged in connection to two bank robberies in Kent.

Villa make Swift offer

Villa make Swift offer

Maidstone United academy defender Ben Swift has been offered a deal by Premier League giants Aston Villa.

Backpacker, 22, killed in Australian accident

Backpacker, 22, killed in Australian accident

A young woman on a gap year in Australia died in a tragic accident when her vehicle overturned.

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