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Stones lose FA Trophy thriller to a 96th minute goal

Stones lose FA Trophy thriller to a 96th minute goal

Maidstone United were beaten by a stoppage-time goal in a nine-goal thriller against lower-league Hornchurch.

Woman's death reported at flats

Woman's death reported at flats

Police saying they are not treating the death of a woman at flats near a town centre as suspicious.

Attempted murder charge after town centre stabbing

Attempted murder charge after town centre stabbing

A man has been charged with attempted murder, after a town centre was cordoned off last week.

'Dad would do anything to help anyone'

'Dad would do anything to help anyone'

The family of a postman described as 'the sunshine in everyone's day' share tributes as thousands is raised in his memory.

Emergency services at flats

Emergency services at flats

Police and paramedics have been seen with a battering ram outside flats after concern was raised for a person's welfare.

New Covid variant sees rise in non-symptomatic tests

New Covid variant sees rise in non-symptomatic tests

The revelation of a new South African coronavirus variant has seen an increase in the number of asymptomatic testing in a Kent town.

Lorries must not stop for more than 45 minutes - or else

Lorries must not stop for more than 45 minutes - or else

HGV drivers have this morning been learning about KCC's measures to control Continental traffic.

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Family remember 'big friendly giant' who died aged 29

Family remember 'big friendly giant' who died aged 29

The family of a warehouseman have paid tribute to the 'funny and kind' man who was always there to help others.

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Arriva timetable revised

Arriva timetable revised

Extra services have been laid on for early morning bus travellers from next week.

Mammoth Covid-19 variant testing complete

Mammoth Covid-19 variant testing complete

The mammoth task of delivering 10,000 tests in part of Kent in which a man tested positive for the South African Covid variant has been completed.

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'Gentle giant' loses battle with Covid-19

'Gentle giant' loses battle with Covid-19

Tributes have poured in for a "gentle giant" and father-of-two who lost his battle with Covid-19.

Live CCTV coverage of town centre to continue

Live CCTV coverage of town centre to continue

Plans to abandon real-time monitoring of a town's camera network have been reversed following a successful trial of new management.

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Police guarding block of flats

Police guarding block of flats

A significant police presence has arrived at flats, with officers being stationed outside.

Three men arrested after stabbing

Three men arrested after stabbing

Two more suspects have been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after a man was taken to a London hospital with stab wounds.

Police want witnesses and dashcam footage

Police want witnesses and dashcam footage

The victim of a hit and run accident in December has since died.

Testing testing...What you need to know about door step kits

Testing testing...What you need to know about door step kits

We follow one resident through the testing process and try and help answer some of the questions others may have about the process.

Man flown to hospital after being hit by car

Man flown to hospital after being hit by car

A man was flown to a London hospital in a serious condition after being hit by a car.

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Cinema opens as vaccine centre

Cinema opens as vaccine centre

An Odeon Cinema in Kent has opened as a Covid-19 vaccine centre as part of mass vaccination roll-out programme.

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Town centre cordoned off after stabbing

Town centre cordoned off after stabbing

A man has been left with life-threatening injuries and another has been arrested after a stabbing in a town centre.

Bridge repair works after car crash to last two weeks

Bridge repair works after car crash to last two weeks

Repairs on a historic town centre bridge, after a car struck it, will begin this week.

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