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Fund in memory of tragic teen smashes target

25 March 2018
Fund in memory of tragic teen smashes target

A fund set up in memory of a teenager who tragically took his life has doubled its original target.

Police call for volunteers under new pilot scheme

11 January 2018
Police call for volunteers under new pilot scheme

Recruitment is underway for volunteers to take part in a pilot scheme working with Kent Police

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Police close roads in Maidstone after pedestrian struck by a car.

03 November 2017
Police close roads in Maidstone after pedestrian struck by a car.

Several roads have been cordoned off in Maidstone after a man in his 20s was knocked down by a car.

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Businessman and pilot loses cancer battle

27 October 2017
Businessman and pilot loses cancer battle

A man who employed thousands of people in Thanet is being remembered after he died from cancer.

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We're looking for the 2017 Hospital Hero

06 October 2017
We're looking for the 2017 Hospital Hero

If you know a hospital employee in West Kent who has provided great care or has been a huge support you could help them win an award.

Discover the stories behind Christopher Nolan's Dunkirk movie

01 August 2017
Discover the stories behind Christopher Nolan's Dunkirk movie

Inspired by Operation Dynamo and the heroics of Kent's little ships? Here's the real-life places and the stories behind the movie.

Dottie becomes life-saving watchdog

17 July 2017
Dottie becomes life-saving watchdog

A Labrador that sniffs out low blood sugar has become a life-saver for her 10-year-old owner.

Tributes to gran who died after a car 'mounted pavement'

31 May 2017
Tributes to gran who died after a car 'mounted pavement'

A 95-year-old great-gran, who used a wheelchair, was leaving a hospital check-up when a car mounted the pavement and struck her.

Landlord calls in police over abusive messages

03 April 2017
Landlord calls in police over abusive messages

A millionaire landlord has called in police after receiving abusive messages in the wake of banning ‘coloureds’ from renting his homes.

Veteran's daughter sees her hospital petition go to PM

30 March 2017
Veteran's daughter sees her hospital petition go to PM

A woman launched a campaign calling for better treatment of those who are dying after recording harrowing pictures of her dad in agony.

Pensioner in court accused of attempted murder

28 January 2017
Pensioner in court accused of attempted murder

Court hears retirement home manager dragged herself away from attack and told her son: "I've been stabbed," before passing out.

Dog owner calls for speed limit

24 January 2017
Dog owner calls for speed limit

A man's launched a campaign to cut the speed limit on rural roads after his pet dog was killed by a delivery van.

Deck the halls... and the high streets!

16 November 2016
Deck the halls... and the high streets!

Here's everything you need to know about the Christmas light switch on in Maidstone

What happened when we tested out pizza delivery by canoe

25 October 2016
What happened when we tested out pizza delivery by canoe

When Domino's announced it was trialling canoe deliveries by river, we placed an order to see if it would arrive by delivery 'buoy'.

We're looking for the 2016 Hospital Hero

03 October 2016
We're looking for the 2016 Hospital Hero

If you know of someone who has provided great hospital care we'd like to hear from you

New look for 'dated' Lockmeadow

27 September 2016
New look for 'dated' Lockmeadow

An entertainment venue described as outdated is set to get more modern with a new look and glass entrances.

Caring breast cancer nurse is our Hospital Hero

23 November 2015
Caring breast cancer nurse is our Hospital Hero

A nurse who provides care, compassion and help to terminally ill patients has triumphed as the Kent Messenger's Hospital Hero.

Getting up close to history in Berlin

20 September 2015
Getting up close to history in Berlin

Exciting, edgy and full of fun. Berlin is a dynamic city with a rich past. Mary Graham explains how to uncover it on a short break.

Hospital under fire after losing patient's belongings

22 June 2015
Hospital under fire after losing patient's belongings

An elderly amputee struggled to eat and speak after belongings including his false teeth went missing while he was in hospital.

Island's real sense of history

01 May 2015
Island's real sense of history

Old and modern traditions are blending together in Malta - as Mary Graham found out during a family holiday.

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