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Record sales for this weekend's county show

Record sales for this weekend's county show

Online ticket sales for the Kent County Show this weekend have been at record levels

Collin opens his Stones account

Collin opens his Stones account

Frannie Collin marked his first appearance for Maidstone with a winning goal on Tuesday night.

Specsavers takes closer look at reading campaign

Specsavers takes closer look at reading campaign

Specsavers in Tunbridge Wells has pledged its support for the KM Group's Get Kent Reading Campaign

Shoppers 'killing beggars with kindness'

Shoppers 'killing beggars with kindness'

People are being urged not to give money to street beggars in a new campaign warning how donations often go on alcohol and drugs that could kill them.

Driver flown to hospital after M26 crash

Driver flown to hospital after M26 crash

A van driver is in hospital with serious injuries after three vehicles crashed near Sevenoaks.

Bikers injured in crash with Porsche

Bikers injured in crash with Porsche

A key witness is being sought today after two Triumph motorbike riders were seriously hurt in a smash with a Porsche.

Woman rescued by fire service following collision

Woman rescued by fire service following collision

An 18-year-old girl had to be cut free by firefighters following a two car collision in Sandhurst on Monday afternoon. (July 8)

Lorry driver hurt in M25 crash

Lorry driver hurt in M25 crash

A man has been freed by firefighters after a serious lorry crash on the M25 in Kent this morning that sparked long delays.

Basil the cat needs a home

Basil the cat needs a home

Gentle and loving puss Basil is looking for a new home

Celebs show their football skills in Maidstone

Celebs show their football skills in Maidstone

Soap and reality show stars swapped the small screen for the pitch to help raise £2,600 for bereaved families.

Woodland fire prompts appeal from fire service

Woodland fire prompts appeal from fire service

Kent Fire and Rescue Service which urges the public to be careful when throwing away cigarette butts.

Two PCs hurt in hit-and-run

Two PCs hurt in hit-and-run

A BMW hit-and-run driver is being hunted today after injuring two police officers in Maidstone town centre.

Young woman seriously hurt in crash

Young woman seriously hurt in crash

Witnesses are being sought after a woman in her 20s was seriously injured in an early-hours crash.

Fire-fighters tackle blaze in Hemsted Forest

Fire-fighters tackle blaze in Hemsted Forest

Fire-fighters were called to a woodland fire in Cranbrook this morning. (Monday, July 8)

Reckless vandals locked up for firing airguns at cars on M20

Reckless vandals locked up for firing airguns at cars on M20

Two young men who took potshots at dozens of fast-moving vehicles on the motorway - smashing windows and damaging bodywork - are behind bars.

Bonfire sets hedgerow on fire

Bonfire sets hedgerow on fire

Fire-fighters were called to a West Malling home yesterday after an unattended bonfire set a hedgerow alight.

Florists spread some joy around Tonbridge and Malling

Florists spread some joy around Tonbridge and Malling

"Lonely bouquets" bring joy to strangers, thanks to West Mallling florists

Man charged with conspiracy to steal from motor vehicles

Man charged with conspiracy to steal from motor vehicles

A 23-year-old man has been charged in connection with the theft of catalytic converters in Tonbridge.

Next’s hopes of building a large store outside of the town centre have been thrown into doubt

Next’s hopes of building a large store outside of the town centre have been thrown into doubt

Next’s hopes of building a large store outside of the town centre have been thrown into doubt, despite receiving planning permission.

Thousands run Maidstone's Race for Life

Thousands run Maidstone's Race for Life

Almost 10,000 woman completed the Race for Life events in Mote Park, in Maidstone, on Sunday

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