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On-the-run ostrich ruffles feathers

On-the-run ostrich ruffles feathers

An escaped ostrich has been causing traffic chaos today by racing cars at more than 40mph on a main road.

Local TV bidders revealed

Local TV bidders revealed

Two organisations are competing to run a new Freeview channel dedicated to a part of Kent.

Couple jailed after enjoying high life with stolen £360k

Couple jailed after enjoying high life with stolen £360k

A husband and wife have been locked up after buying luxury items and taking expensive holidays with almost £360,000 stolen from a construction firm.

Burglars target another shop in West Malling High Street

Burglars target another shop in West Malling High Street

Another shop in the town's High Street has been targeted by criminals.

Police are still hunting a Lithuanian man in connection with human trafficking in Maidstone

Police are still hunting a Lithuanian man in connection with human trafficking in Maidstone

A year on Kent Police have confirmed they are still looking for an Eastern European man in connection with a human trafficking investigation.

Residents' anger as road sinks into gaping hole

Residents' anger as road sinks into gaping hole

Villagers who have been living in a virtual bomb site for months will tonight hear why... and what's going to be done.

Pervert jailed after abusing young girl

Pervert jailed after abusing young girl

A sex pest has been jailed for nearly nine years after swearing his young abuse victim to secrecy.

Jump fears man talked down from roof

Jump fears man talked down from roof

A police negotiator has talked down a man who it was feared could jump from a town centre building this afternoon after more than four hours.

'We are devastated' - school's tribute to tragic student

'We are devastated' - school's tribute to tragic student

A school has paid a touching tribute to a 'caring' pupil who wanted to study medicine - after she was tragically killed in a crash.

Life's a hoot with Haru the owl who thinks he’s human

Life's a hoot with Haru the owl who thinks he’s human

A young woman's taken on the role of mum to an owl who loves nothing better than to watch Top Gear and Star Wars.

Elderly man taken to hospital for smoke inhalation

Elderly man taken to hospital for smoke inhalation

A man in his mid 80s was rushed to hospital for smoke inhalation following a fire at his home yesterday.

Firefighters tackle fire at Maidstone home

Firefighters tackle fire at Maidstone home

Fire crews extinguished a house fire in Maidstone last night.

Paul Weller confirms Forest Live gig in Tunbridge Wells

Paul Weller confirms Forest Live gig in Tunbridge Wells

"The Modfather" Paul Weller will perform at Bedgebury Pinetum and Forest as part of a series of woodland gigs.

Safety fears raised after West Malling crash

Safety fears raised after West Malling crash

Concerns have been raised after an 85-year-old woman died following an accident on a crossing in West Malling.

Parts stolen from blood delivery bike

Parts stolen from blood delivery bike

Thieves stole and completely stripped a motorbike used to deliver blood to people needing urgent medical attention.

Half-ester: Restaurant apology after half its menu not available

Half-ester: Restaurant apology after half its menu not available

A popular restaurant has been getting a roasting from customers - after half its menu was unavailable.

Frannie taking criticism in his stride

Frannie taking criticism in his stride

Frannie Collin has learned to ignore criticism and believes it’s part of football.

Saunders: Collin criticism crazy

Saunders: Collin criticism crazy

Criticism of top scorer Frannie Collin has been branded crazy by Maidstone manager Jay Saunders.

Warrilow adds to striking options

Warrilow adds to striking options

Tonbridge have signed Hyde striker Tom Collins on loan until the end of the season.

Abandoned pony found dead

Abandoned pony found dead

The gruesome discovery was made in Lenham.

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