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Pilot accused of faking CV to get job with BA

Pilot accused of faking CV to get job with BA

The Civil Aviation Authority has accused a man of including false details about experience and qualifications to get a job as a pilot.

'Cars use the area like a dragstrip - we need a 20mph limit'

'Cars use the area like a dragstrip - we need a 20mph limit'

Residents want the streets near their homes made 20mph to cut accidents.

82-year-old facing jail for child sex offences

82-year-old facing jail for child sex offences

A pensioner is facing an immediate jail term for historic child sex offences.

Council to fine drivers who ignore traffic ban

Council to fine drivers who ignore traffic ban

A local authority in Kent has said drivers who break a town centre traffic ban will be fined, after they dished out 1,000 warnings.

Three burglaries in one village in less than an hour

Three burglaries in one village in less than an hour

Police are looking to track down three men who could be linked to a spate of village burglaries.

Former ABC site is up for sale - again

Former ABC site is up for sale - again

Plans for a new cinema, shops, restaurants and homes have been put in doubt as the developer pulls out.

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Calls for vigilance after spate of Land Rover thefts

Calls for vigilance after spate of Land Rover thefts

A spate of four-by-four thefts has prompted police to issue safety advice to drivers.

Rail fare system is 'outrageous injustice'

Rail fare system is 'outrageous injustice'

An MP has called on the Government to act swiftly on bringing in flexible rail fares for commuters.

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Three charged after street robbery

Three charged after street robbery

One man and two boys have been charged with robbery and possession of a knife after two people had their belongings taken in a street.

'This is for Ryno and Amanda!'

'This is for Ryno and Amanda!'

A kind-hearted boss has agreed to do a sky-dive to help an employee raise funds to have a surrogate baby.

'We are the best!'

'We are the best!'

For one week this month, Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells Hospitals had the most efficient emergency care departments of any in the country.

Grandfather took his life due to lockdown worries

Grandfather took his life due to lockdown worries

A "happy, generous and funny" taxi driver took his own life because of financial concerns arising from the coronavirus pandemic.

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Iconic music venue to remain closed until next year

Iconic music venue to remain closed until next year

Renowned music venue The Forum has launched a clothing range in a bid to survive until it can reopen next year.

Kent recording hottest September weather in four years

Kent recording hottest September weather in four years

A part of Kent recorded the warmest September temperature in the last four years, but we're not in a heatwave yet.

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Police called to department store

Police called to department store

Police and forensic vehicles were called to a busy department store.

School sends 200 pupils home after positive Covid-19 test

School sends 200 pupils home after positive Covid-19 test

A whole year group from a school in Kent has been told to self isolate after a student tested positive for coronavirus.

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Pizza Express staff test positive for Covid-19

Pizza Express staff test positive for Covid-19

Employees at a Kent branch of a popular Italian restaurant chain have tested positive for coronavirus.

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Warning after string of van thefts

Warning after string of van thefts

Van owners are being urged to remove tools from their vehicles after a spate of thefts in the past week.

Theatre among first to reopen

Theatre among first to reopen

A theatre is getting set to welcome back audiences as it becomes one of the first in the country to reopen.

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Trust admits failings after grandfather's death

Trust admits failings after grandfather's death

Hospital bosses have admitted a grandfather of seven who died from sepsis probably would have survived if he had been taken for further tests.

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