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Appeal launched after young man's crash death

Officers want more information about the moments leading up to a crash which left a young man dead.

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Have I got a Hislop book for you

Kent bookworms are being offered the chance to read Victoria Hislop's new book two days before everyone else.

A man has died after his car flipped over

A man has died after his car flipped over in the road on the A229 at Blue Bell Hill in the early hours

Charity founder for the homeless is found dead

A mum-of-two who devoted her life to helping the homeless has been tragically found dead in her garage.

Maidstone to get second waste recycling centre

KCC announces plans for a new tip as dispute with Medway Council is solved.

Ducks set to race for bank holiday

An annual duck race comes to a Kent village this Bank Holiday Monday.

Driver crashes into homes and skip

A car has crashed into some homes and ended up embedded in a skip and a wall.

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Toddler 'shot with BB Gun'

A man and woman have appeared in court after a toddler was allegedly shot with a BB gun.

Law firms back charity will campaign

A military charity is being backed by five law firms in a campaign to promoting the importance of having a will.

Boxing champion coming to Kent

One of the biggest names in boxing is coming to the county this summer to meet fans and discuss his remarkable career.

'Blood-runner' volunteer 'cut-up' by ambulance

A motorist who delivers blood for the NHS says he was cut-up by an ambulance driver on a roundabout.

Art gallery's big win at architecture awards

A pig shed turned art gallery has won a prestigious award along with two other Kent buildings.

Murderer's decomposed body found at home

A convicted murderer died after taking a fatal heroin overdose at his Kent home, an inquest has heard.

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New keeper for the Stones

Maidstone United have added experienced keeper Jake Cole to their squad.

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Holy ends Gills spell

Goalkeeper Tomas Holy has turned down a contract offer from Gillingham and joined one of their League 1 rivals.

Evans confident of Gills turnaround

Steve Evans is looking to create some exciting times ahead for the Gills.

Scally offers fans refunds

Gillingham chairman Paul Scally says he has personally offered disgruntled season-ticket holders their money back after knocking on their doors.

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