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Thousands join climate change protest

Campaigners from Kent have joined thousands from around the UK for a mass lobby at Westminster over climate change.

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High speed crash captured on dashcam

A doctor ended up in hospital after a car smashed into the back of his vehicle while he was stuck in traffic.

Doctor who 'strangled and throttled' wife is suspended

A doctor who controlled and attacked his wife has been suspended from practising.

Village tired of six-year wait for supermarket

Villagers are becoming increasingly angry at Sainsbury's for failing to build a supermarket six years after being given planning permission.

Tyson Fury to appear at hotel

Unbeaten former world heavyweight champion Tyson Fury will appear at a hotel to talk about his career

Criticism of advice given on scheme for land west of Loder Close

Maidstone council's planning officers have been criticised a second time for advice they gave councillors during a controversial planning application.

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Car dealership to quit historic town centre setting

Robins and Day is turning its back on past history in favour of a bright future.

Theatre company starts summer with its countywide open-air tour

A popular open-air summer theatre tour across Kent, featuring two plays, kicks off this weekend.

Flag-raising ceremony outside Town Hall

There were cocked hats aplenty in a ceremony to mark Armed Forces Day in Maidstone town centre.

Youths cycle into oncoming traffic in shocking video

More than 100 bike riders performed dangerous stunts as they cycled towards cars on busy roads.

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Inquest begins into roofer's scaffold fall death

An inquest into the death of a 51-year-old who fell to his death from scaffolding has begun.

Dozens of drivers fined in police crackdown

A string of motorists have been stopped by police for committing offences while behind the wheel.

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Pre-season prices announced

Gillingham are offering fans a discount for attending all three home pre-season games.

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Open mind over Garmston

Gillingham boss Steve Evans is keen to strengthen the left-back area but hasn’t ruled Bradley Garmston out of his plans.

Released keeper finds new club

Young goalkeeper Tom Hadler has found a new club in National League South.

Bowler leaves Kent

Bowler parts way with Kent after nine seasons in Canterbury.

Evans hunting Eaves' replacement

Neil Smith: A rollercoaster ride

Evans adds another midfield man

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Dole queues lengthen again in Kent

Nearly 500 more people are claiming unemployment benefits across Kent, the latest figures reveal.

Jobs up for grabs at Aldi

Dole queues lengthen again in Kent

Benefit claims rise in county

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