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Maggots infest block after body found

Maggots infest block after body found

Warning - graphic images: Maggots and flies have infested a block of flats after a man's body was found.

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Suspected drugs found in Rubik's cube

Suspected drugs found in Rubik's cube

Police were puzzled when they had to open a Rubik's cube during a drug search.

When freight train crashed into town's station

When freight train crashed into town's station

A devastating train crash at Maidstone in 1993 was caused by a freight train laden with 900 tons of steel.

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Teen arrested after knives seized

Teen arrested after knives seized

An 18-year-old has been arrested during a seize of drugs paraphernalia and knives.

People paying to dump rubbish branded 'lunacy'

People paying to dump rubbish branded 'lunacy'

Homeowners may have to pay to dump non-household waste at rubbish tips under proposals set out by Kent County Council, which an MP has criticised.

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Man added to police most wanted list

Man added to police most wanted list

A man wanted as part of an investigation into the supply of drugs has been added to the police's most wanted list.

Traffic pollution rises substantially

Traffic pollution rises substantially

Carbon emissions from freight in part of Kent rose by 9% between 2011 and 2016.

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Look around Kent's newest secondary school

Look around Kent's newest secondary school

A new free school has welcomed it's first group of Year 7 pupils.

Teen tried to bring ecstasy to pub during World Cup clash

Teen tried to bring ecstasy to pub during World Cup clash

A teenager has been locked up after being caught trying to enter a pub with Class A drugs during England's World Cup semi-final against Croatia.

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Vineyard land deal set to make it England's biggest

Vineyard land deal set to make it England's biggest

A winemaker is set to become the largest in the country after a land deal which could make it capable of producing a million bottles each year.

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Snowdogs to invade town

Snowdogs to invade town

Dozens of decorated dogs will be placed around a town next week as part of a public art display.

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Kent beaches among Instagram's favourites

Kent beaches among Instagram's favourites

Britain's most Instagram-worthy beaches have been revealed, and two of Kent's finest seaside spots have made the list.

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Teenager admits bomb threats

Teenager admits bomb threats

A teenager has admitted making bomb threats that saw more than 400 schools evacuated.

Search for man after attempted robbery

Search for man after attempted robbery

Police have released an image of a man they would like to speak to following an attempted robbery.

Grammar admitted pupils who failed Kent Test

Grammar admitted pupils who failed Kent Test

A grammar school has been forced to take on 50 more new pupils this year - a number of whom did not pass the 11 plus, it has emerged.

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Armed police make arrest after man shot

Armed police make arrest after man shot

Firearms officers have arrested a suspect in connection with a shooting, which left a man with serious injuries.

Deliveroo launch delayed

Deliveroo launch delayed

Plans to launch the popular food-delivery service Deliveroo in part of the county have been delayed.

Probe as children jolted at power line playground

Probe as children jolted at power line playground

A playground under a 132,000-volt power line has been dismantled and an investigation begun after reports of children receiving electric shocks.

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Car crashed through wall

Car crashed through wall

A car crashed through a wall into a front drive.

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All aboard the talking bus

All aboard the talking bus

A trial scheme to help tackle loneliness around west Kent has been launched.

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Shock as tennis talent, nine, dies from allergic reaction

Shock as tennis talent, nine, dies from allergic reaction

The heartbroken family of one of the country’s most talented young tennis players is determined to continue her legacy following her shock death.

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Primark sign plans come to light

Primark sign plans come to light

Primark is set to brighten up a shopping centre with two 20ft illuminated signs if it opens next year.

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Uber Eats is expanding in Kent

Uber Eats is expanding in Kent

Food delivery app Uber Eats is launching in another town having already expanded to three other areas of the county.

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Blaze at Tesco store

Blaze at Tesco store

Fire crews raced to a blaze at a Tesco store this morning.

Four treated after fire

Four treated after fire

Four people were treated by paramedics after firefighters put out a kitchen fire in a property in the early hours.

Kent Test undermined as schools set own exams

Kent Test undermined as schools set own exams

The Kent Test is in danger of 'splintering' according to a former grammar school head teacher as more selectives introduce their own entrance exams.

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Oscar winner joins fight against homes

Oscar winner joins fight against homes

The battle to save First World War stables from demolition has attracted international attention.

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Vandals run riot with ketchup

Vandals run riot with ketchup

Vandals have desecrated an abbey by spraying sacred monuments with tomato sauce - including daubing an obscene drawing on the carpet.

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'We want them to know what a great person our son was'

'We want them to know what a great person our son was'

A heartbroken mum wants to meet the people who inherited her son's organs five years after he was killed in a road accident.

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Writer goes on Countdown - and this is no mockery

Writer goes on Countdown - and this is no mockery

He has made many laugh with his spoof newspaper articles for the East Kent Mockery and now comedy writer Joe Bangles heads to Channel 4's Countdown.

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