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Mental health provider given 'good' inspection rating

A social care partnership specialising in mental health support has been rated as "good" by the Care Quality Commission.

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Post Offices sold to WHSmith

Several post offices are set to change hands as part of a takeover.

Town's Post Office has been sold

A town centre Post Office has been hit by staff shortages after management changed to WHSmith.

New coach drivers needed by The Kings Ferry

Sponsored editorial: Ever considered a career as a coach driver? Then hop along to The Kings Ferry Driver Open Day.

Bed bound widow died in bed during fire

A 69-year-old disabled woman died in her bed as a fire raged through her flat, an inquest heard.

Charity's concerns over changes to its funding

Charities and other voluntary organisation face an uncertain few months due to changes in the way they are funded.

'We will never know' why mum fell to her death

An inquest has concluded that the reasons a woman fell to her death from a balcony will remain unknown.

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Heavy traffic on M20

A collision is causing heavy traffic on a motorway junction.

New festival brings top tribute acts to town

A brand new music festival featuring top tribute acts of bands including Foo Fighters, Killers and Oasis and Blur will be staged this summer.

Builder slapped policeman in face

A builder inadvertently slapped a police officer as he tried to break up a fight between two women outside a nightclub.

Councils which made money by selling your data

Councils in Kent have made thousands of pounds by selling people's names and addresses from the electoral roll.

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Father dies in street stabbing
Man's search for missing ashes
Hot tub cinema coming to town

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Sport

We didn't pay players

Hartley Country Club insist their shock resignation from the Kent League Premier Division is not because of money.

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No quick fix

Hakan Hayrettin says the damage was done before he and John Still took charge at Maidstone.

Stones move an easy decision

Justin Amaluzor swapped one relegation fight for another but says joining Maidstone from Braintree was a no-brainer.

Football fixtures and results

Catch up with all the week's football fixtures and results for our teams.

Lew back in business

Eaves targets top spot

Lovell: We have to be stronger

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KentJobs

Longer dole queues in Kent

More than 1,100 more people in the county are claiming unemployment benefits according to the latest figures.

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New coach drivers needed by The Kings Ferry

Openreach to hire 75 trainees in Kent

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Kent Police.: Administration Clerk
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Kent Training and Apprenticeships: IT Support Apprentice
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Arun Estates: Trainee Estate Agent - Maidstone Area
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KHR - Recruitment Specialists: Print Finisher
Up to £7.83 per hour: KHR - Recruitment Specialists: My client is looking for an experienced hand print finisher to work on a temp-perm basis. Maidstone, Kent ...

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Tickets to see Ricky Gervais to go on sale

Tickets to see comedian, actor and writer Ricky Gervais perform his warm-up nights in Kent go on sale today.

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Half term fun: here's our guide

Hunt out half term fun as our guide to events across Kent takes you into the second half of the holiday week and beyond.

New festival brings top tribute acts to town

A brand new music festival featuring top tribute acts of bands including Foo Fighters, Killers and Oasis and Blur will be staged this summer.

An experience for brides-to-be

Pick up inspiration, ideas and advice for your big day at this weekend's Wedding Experience show.

Winery awarded gold accolade by Visit England

A festival to write home about

Stacey Solomon to meet fans in Kent

Look back

'I've seen it all'

Pioneers from Kent who changed history

Wartime pictures show air raid devastation

Cathedral fire could have been arson

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Dad's Army Radio Show

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Learn to Play Day

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KMTV in association with the University of Kent

Waste collectors at risk as thousands of dangerous drivers overtake lorries

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Glowsticks at the ready

Ready for that festival feeling? A flower power themed family rave is heading for a Kent attraction. Tickets on sale now.

Strike a pose at selfie factory

Nicknames for baby bumps revealed

More tickets released for LEGO exhibition

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Lifestyle

Town in UK's top five for million-pound homes

Homeowners in part of the county are rubbing their hands with glee after being ranked in the top five in the UK for the most million pound properties.