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Man hospitalised following town centre disturbance

Man hospitalised following town centre disturbance

Police cordoned off an area around Maidstone town centre this evening following reports of a disturbance which left one man in hospital.

Firefighters battle grassland blaze

Firefighters battle grassland blaze

Crews managed to stop a large grassland fire spreading to nearby property and electricity pylons.

Victim sought in sex assault investigation

Victim sought in sex assault investigation

Police are looking to trace a woman who is believed to have been sexually assaulted in the early hours.

Man in hospital after crash

Man in hospital after crash

A man is in hospital after a crash between two vehicles.

Mother seeks cannabis oil licence for daughter with rare condition

Mother seeks cannabis oil licence for daughter with rare condition

Mum Emma Appleby is fighting for medicinal cannabis oil for her eight-year-old daughter who is plagued with seizures linked to a chromosome disorder.

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Popular shop owner dies

Popular shop owner dies

The popular owner of a high street shop has passed away, it has been announced.

UB40 featuring Ali, Astro and Mickey at castle concerts

UB40 featuring Ali, Astro and Mickey at castle concerts

The 1980s reggae stars took the stage at Rochester Castle last night

Police inquiry after death in parkland

Police inquiry after death in parkland

Police have launched an inquiry after a man died last night.

Leeds Castle Classical Concert's big birthday bash

Leeds Castle Classical Concert's big birthday bash

Patriotism will peak as the Leeds Castle Classical Concert hits 40 today with fireworks, a Spitfire and a 70s-style musical finale.

First sci-fi festival set to be out of this world

First sci-fi festival set to be out of this world

Fans of Star Wars, Doctor Who, Knight Rider and all things weird and wonderful are in for a treat at a town's first sci-fi festival today.

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Festival fever at Gravesend's Riverside

Festival fever at Gravesend's Riverside

Nineties boyband 911 top the line-up for free festival fun at Gravesend's Riverside today.

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Lives 'on hold' during long trial delays

Lives 'on hold' during long trial delays

A senior lawyer has slammed the Ministry of Justice as 'terrible' crown court delays are putting the entire system in the dock.

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Plans afoot for Kent's newest Pride festival

Plans afoot for Kent's newest Pride festival

An organiser is raising funds to bring a Pride festival to Sheppey.

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“Seeing her collapse at the graveside crying is awful'

“Seeing her collapse at the graveside crying is awful'

A grieving mother has called for her war hero son's body to be dug up and buried elsewhere - because of a particular form of vandalism.

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Warning after dog nearly dies of heatstroke

Warning after dog nearly dies of heatstroke

A vet has warned pet owners of the perils of heatstroke - after one pet nearly died in the heat.

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Polish trucker tried to smuggle cocaine worth £1m

Polish trucker tried to smuggle cocaine worth £1m

A trucker who tried to smuggle £1m worth of cocaine into Kent via the Channel Tunnel has been jailed.

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Cuckoo drug dealer locked up

Cuckoo drug dealer locked up

A teenager who was caught dealing drugs from the home of an addict has been locked up for four-and-a-half years.

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Protestors demonstrate against Donald Trump

Protestors demonstrate against Donald Trump

Hundreds of protestors are expected to to demonstrate against American President Donald Trump's visit to the UK.

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School celebrates 130th birthday

School celebrates 130th birthday

A prestigious school is celebrating its 130th anniversary this year, but how has it changed since 1888?

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Council cancels quarry discussion

Council cancels quarry discussion

Residents are furious after the council cancelled plans to discuss the future of a huge quarry next to their village.

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Stig of the Dump author dies

Stig of the Dump author dies

Clive King, the author of classic children's book Stig of the Dump, has died aged 94.

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Arrest as man brandishes knife at holiday camp

Arrest as man brandishes knife at holiday camp

Police were called to a holiday park after a disturbance broke out and a man was seen brandishing a knife.

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Search for quadbikers after bricks thrown at cars

Search for quadbikers after bricks thrown at cars

Police have released images of five men they would like to speak to after bricks were thrown at two cars.

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'I'm convinced I've been targeted because I'm on TV'

'I'm convinced I've been targeted because I'm on TV'

Two men have been jailed over the burglary and ransacking of a TOWIE star’s home and theft of her expensive car.

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KM Group wins big at awards

KM Group wins big at awards

Journalists from across the KM Group were crowned winners at the Kent Press and Broadcast Awards.

Jogger hit by car

Jogger hit by car

A man has been taken to hospital with head injuries after being hit by a car.

Fraudsters attacked postman as he delivered credit card

Fraudsters attacked postman as he delivered credit card

A getaway driver has been locked up for his part in a credit card fraud where a postman was attacked as he delivered a letter.

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Poundworld confirms store will close

Poundworld confirms store will close

Discount retailer Poundworld has confirmed which of its stores in Kent is due to close next weekend as part of latest restructuring.

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CCTV shows man 'breaking-in' to cars

CCTV shows man 'breaking-in' to cars

Footage has emerged showing a man trying to break into multiple cars.

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Council plans to make £4m from tip charges

Council plans to make £4m from tip charges

Kent Council Council aims to generate millions of pounds by charging residents to dispose of their building waste.

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