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'Supermum' taking on final marathon

A mum who had to re-learn how to walk after suffering two strokes is to run her third marathon.

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Former mayor dies

A former councillor and mayor who was described as "a true gentleman" has passed away.

Dad died from catastrophic electric shock

The widow of an engineer who died after being electrocuted by a faulty machine is calling for tougher safety regulations.

New coach drivers needed by The Kings Ferry

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£25,000 worth of trains stolen

A model train society has been targeted by thieves who stole four of their five locomotive trains, totalling around £25,000.

Nurse 'strangled' with patient's walking stick

A nurse has been left with "life changing" injuries after she was attacked by a patient.

Boys 'threatened with broken bottle'

Teenage boys were "threatened with a broken bottle" after chasing another teen who stole a bag from their friend.

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Fake Facebook profile of missing mother created

A fake profile of missing mum-of-five Sarah Wellgreen has been created on Facebook, causing "great distress" to her family.

Man assaulted 'with wooden bat'

Police are investigating an incident last night where a man was 'assaulted with a wooden bat'.

Man arrested after 'brandishing meat cleaver'

A 42-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of carrying a meat cleaver in the street.

Health services move would be a 'health risk to patients'

Residents have been 'horrified' by the proposal to move the town's health services to another hospital when an Urgent Treatment Centre arrives soon.

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Milne back at Kent

New Zealand pace man Adam Milne will again spearhead Kent's attack in this summer's Vitality Blast T20 competition.

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Football fixtures and results

All the week's football fixtures and results for our teams.

Fleet light on numbers

Manager Garry Hill has been left with plenty of food for thought after Ebbsfleet’s bad-tempered defeat to Solihull Moors.

Kent not rushing captaincy decision

Kent are keeping an open mind about who will take over the captaincy at the start of the summer.

Denly dreaming of Ashes call-up

Hartley exit prompts major league reshuffle

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Openreach to hire 75 trainees in Kent

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KHR - Recruitment Specialists: Accounts Assistant (Spanish Speaking)
£10 - £11 per hour: KHR - Recruitment Specialists: My client is seeking an experienced Accounts Assistant who speaks fluent Spanish. Gravesend, Kent ...

Cobham Hall School: Caretaker
Salary as detailed: Cobham Hall School: We are looking for a hardworking, enthusiastic person to join our Maintenance team on the dayshift. Cobham, Gravesend, Kent ...

Kent Training and Apprenticeships: Trainee Vehicle Damage Estimator
£3.70 per hour: Kent Training and Apprenticeships: An exciting opportunity to help with the day to day running of the office and to take responsibility for administrative tasks Northfleet, Gravesend ...

Kent Training and Apprenticeships: Nursery Nurse Apprentice
£3.70 per hour: Kent Training and Apprenticeships: We are looking for an enthusiastic person with a passion for childcare, who is reliable, trustworthy and keen to develop their skills. Gravesend, Kent ...