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County's Patisserie Valerie cafes will not close

None of Kent's branches of a popular chain of cafe will be closed, accountants have confirmed.

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High Court date for council v council dispute

The date of a High Court wrangle over funding of a feasibility study for a key road project has been revealed.

Lorry ploughs through motorway crash barrier

Traffic has been temporarily held back after an accident on a motorway.

'It is the sort of case that could go all the way'

A Christian former magistrate who was dismissed for his views on the adoption of children by gay couples is awaiting the result of an appeal.

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Patisserie Valerie falls into administration

The future of troubled cafe chain Patisserie Valerie is in doubt after it collapsed into administration, putting four shops in Kent at risk.

Hospital failed to care for dad after keyhole surgery

A grandfather died after doctors failed to manage well-known complications of a controversial form of surgery, a coroner has ruled.

Two cars and lorry involved in crash

Two cars and a lorry have been involved in a crash close to a petrol station.

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'I saw this hand come out and push my hip'

Cyclists have become victims of a warped trend which sees van passengers pushing them off their bikes.

Rural buses could be replaced with 'feeder services'

Bus routes could be cut short as Kent County Council launches a consultation for a new scheme.

No crime committed in school massacre threat, say police

A threat was made to parents and teachers at a school by a teenage boy who said he would 'shoot them'.

Kent's #10YearChallenge

What's changed in Kent over the last decade as the county takes on the #10YearChallenge.

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Sport

Still named Stones boss

John Still is the new manager of Maidstone United - 30 years after leading them to the Football League.

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Walton on new role

Simon Walton is looking forward to his new player-coach role at Maidstone United.

Door opens for Ehmer

Max Ehmer is primed for a return to Gillingham’s starting line-up for this weekend’s FA Cup trip to Swansea.

The Shouting Men: The FA Cup transformed my career

Gillingham defender Gabriel Zakuani reveals how the FA Cup made him a million pound player.

Hanlan: The goals will come

Gills youth hit the road

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