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Duo take centre stage in Kent’s dominant Blast win

Duo take centre stage in Kent’s dominant Blast win

Tawanda Muyeye and Matt Parkinson produced career-best performances for Kent Spitfires at Essex on Friday night.

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Cyclist taken to hospital as police shut route after crash

Cyclist taken to hospital as police shut route after crash

A cyclist was taken to hospital as police closed off a road last night.

Head coach Hollioake on Essex return

Head coach Hollioake on Essex return

Head coach Adam Hollioake hopes Kent Spitfires’ squad can take advantage of his knowledge of Essex’s ground as he returns to Chelmsford.

‘The Post Office took over the world, but I have to get Mum’s name cleared’

‘The Post Office took over the world, but I have to get Mum’s name cleared’

The family of a woman who was convicted of stealing thousands from the Post Office have been reunited with a key witness in the bid to clear her name.

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Kent lose in Blast as sun stops play

Kent lose in Blast as sun stops play

Kent Spitfires suffered a T20 Blast defeat to Gloucestershire in Canterbury in front of the television cameras - with an unusual delay taking place.

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‘I know I can win games on my own’

‘I know I can win games on my own’

Kent Spitfires captain Sam Billings insists he’ll keep taking the game on despite his run of low scores.

Sheltered housing scheme for elderly to be reformed after more than £200k shortfall

Sheltered housing scheme for elderly to be reformed after more than £200k shortfall

A council’s entire housing budget is under “severe pressure” due to a scheme providing laundry and overnight support losing £200k.

‘Dead babies’ display shocks shoppers in Kent high street

‘Dead babies’ display shocks shoppers in Kent high street

An artist’s display saw performers holding “dead babies” in a Kent high street to protest against a “cruel” meat industry.

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Free sports classes for kids to turn-up and try

Free sports classes for kids to turn-up and try

Children are being offered the chance to try different sports for free as a council seeks ways to encourage them to adopt a healthy lifestyle.

Kent set to be hotter than Ibiza this weekend

Kent set to be hotter than Ibiza this weekend

Kent is set to be hotter than Ibiza this weekend as the UK braces for some scorching weather.

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Sadness as 55-year-old shop called ‘part of the furniture’ to shut this weekend

Sadness as 55-year-old shop called ‘part of the furniture’ to shut this weekend

One of Kent’s oldest and quirkiest shops will shut this weekend after 55 years.

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Bell-Drummond’s fine century helps Kent win Blast run-fest

Bell-Drummond’s fine century helps Kent win Blast run-fest

Daniel Bell-Drummond scored a century as Kent Spitfires ended Somerset’s six-match winning start to their Vitality Blast T20 South Group campaign.

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‘I was absolutely blown over by the experience’

‘I was absolutely blown over by the experience’

A grandfather who watched on screen as doctors removed a tumour from his bladder was home "within an hour" following the groundbreaking surgery.

Council ‘baffled’ by petition to stop trees being planted in orchard

Council ‘baffled’ by petition to stop trees being planted in orchard

A campaign to stop more trees being planted in a historic riverside orchard has left council bosses “baffled”.

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'She was only 13 - now people will know full story behind tragedy'

'She was only 13 - now people will know full story behind tragedy'

The full story of how so many lives were lost in one part of Kent 80 years ago is now displayed on a new plaque.

Third of swanky retirement flats still unsold - as prices slashed

Third of swanky retirement flats still unsold - as prices slashed

Almost a third of the flats in a swanky Kent retirement living complex remain unsold - two years after they first went on the market.

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Five fire engines called to building blaze

Five fire engines called to building blaze

Firefighters used water from a private swimming pool to tackle a building fire which saw heavy smoke billow into the air.

Billings proud of Spitfires despite defeat

Billings proud of Spitfires despite defeat

Kent Spitfires skipper Sam Billings was proud of his players after their last-gasp defeat at Surrey.

Spitfires lose final-ball thriller to Surrey

Spitfires lose final-ball thriller to Surrey

Kent Spitfires suffered their second loss of the Vitality Blast after a thrilling finish at Surrey.

Urban Outfitters set to replace shoe giants at shopping centre

Urban Outfitters set to replace shoe giants at shopping centre

Clothing giant Urban Outfitters is set to open its third Kent store at a busy shopping centre.

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