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Huge delays after crash shuts road

Huge delays after crash shuts road

A major A-road is closed in both directions after a serious crash.

Under-fire Barnes: 'I'll stand for next election'

Under-fire Barnes: 'I'll stand for next election'

Beleaguered Kent police commissioner Ann Barnes has vowed to stand again - despite widespread criticism after a series of controversies.

Tory group hit by shock resignation

Tory group hit by shock resignation

Cllr Richard Lusty, a key figure on the Tory benches, has resigned from Maidstone council.

Vandals destroy a piece of history

Vandals destroy a piece of history

Police are hunting a gang of six youths and three girls after a spate of vandalism in the Loose Valley Conservation Area.

Tragedy of cousins' deaths after car hits lamppost

Tragedy of cousins' deaths after car hits lamppost

It may never be known why a car careered off a road and smashed into a lamppost, killing two teenage cousins inside.

The pressure's off Stones

The pressure's off Stones

Maidstone boss Jay Saunders insists all the pressure is on big-spending Margate to win the Ryman League, Premier Division next season.

EastEnders star will step out at Leeds Castle this weekend

EastEnders star will step out at Leeds Castle this weekend

EastEnders' Nina Wadia will join the crowds at Kent's Pink Ribbonwalk tomorrow.

Truck becomes wedged in cul-de-sac

Truck becomes wedged in cul-de-sac

A flatbed truck was stuck for two hours in a cul-de-sac after attempting to navigate a tiny turning circle

'I'm sorry': Crisis-hit Barnes after 'car crash' documentary

'I'm sorry': Crisis-hit Barnes after 'car crash' documentary

Beleaguered police commissioner Ann Barnes has survived a harsh grilling by a watchdog with her reputation in tatters, but still in the role.

Men accused of murder tell jury they acted in self-defence

Men accused of murder tell jury they acted in self-defence

Two Lithuanian men admitted to a jury they fought with Italians Joele Leotta and Alex Galbiati but say it was in self-defence.

Parents must decide now on Kent Test

Parents must decide now on Kent Test

The Kent Test has been redesigned to make it harder for pupils to be coached to pass, said education cabinet member Roger Gough

Shopaholic shuts her purse for mum

Shopaholic shuts her purse for mum

Can a self confessed shopaholic avoid the shops for a whole year? Holly Wadsworth Hill has a very special reason to do just that.

Tory leader stays quiet on chances of top council position

Tory leader stays quiet on chances of top council position

The new Conservative leader, Cllr Annabelle Blackmore, has spoken of her determination to forge better relations with KCC and the parish councils.

Hospital finance chief paid £274 an hour by NHS

Hospital finance chief paid £274 an hour by NHS

The man put in charge of sorting out hospital finances has claimed a staggering £250,000 for six months work, it has emerged.

Bomb squad called as child takes firework to primary school

Bomb squad called as child takes firework to primary school

A bomb disposal team was called when a young pupil took a large firework into a primary school.

Special discount on festival tickets for NHS staff

Special discount on festival tickets for NHS staff

Hop Farm Music Festival organisers announce a discount on tickets if you work in the NHS.

Barnes to face watchdog over 'car crash' documentary

Barnes to face watchdog over 'car crash' documentary

Crime commissioner Ann Barnes has been summoned before watchdogs to explain why she took part in a controversial TV documentary.

Annabelle is new Tory leader

Annabelle is new Tory leader

The Conservatives have turned to the back-benches to appoint a replacement for former leader Chris Garland.

Gang jailed for 43 years for drugs conspiracy

Gang jailed for 43 years for drugs conspiracy

An undercover police operation uncovered a major drugs ring which involved kilo-sized cocaine bags being traded and a production line of drugs.

Duke to officially open this year's Kent County Show

Duke to officially open this year's Kent County Show

The popular Kent Show will get a royal seal of approval on its first day.

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