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Woman's two-year hospital stay

A much-loved patient has gone home in time for Christmas after a stay that lasted nearly two years at Maidstone Hospital.

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Car flips on side in crash

A car has flipped onto its side following a crash with a van.

£200k fine for Network Rail after man suffers broken neck

Network Rail was today fined £200,000 over safety failures which led to an employee suffering serious injuries at a manual level crossing.

Car skids on ice into bridge

A medieval bridge has been damaged yet again after a car skidded on ice and crashed into it.

Pub reopens after £100,000 refurbishment

Shepherd Neame pub reopens with landlords from nearby village pub now in charge.

Lorry and car collide on A229

Traffic was queuing into a town centre after a lorry and a car hit.

Historic bridge closed following crash

Police have closed a bridge after it was struck by a car.

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Woman to meet hero who saved her life 31 years ago

A bride is to finally meet the fearless woman who jumped into a lake to rescue her.

Music superstar pops in for lunch

Staff at an Italian restaurant couldn't believe their eyes when chart-topper Jess Glynne sat down for a meal.

Clash of views over ways to help autistic people

Two organisations both seeking to help those with autism had a public clash outside a seminar.

Prison escape room to replace nightclub

Two enterprising brothers are setting up a prison-themed escape room attraction.

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Gentle giant dies after sudden heart attack

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Bring it on

Jake Robinson believes he will thrive under the weight of expectation after joining Maidstone from Billericay.

Folkes ban a joke

Tonbridge manager Steve McKimm says it's a joke that James Folkes has to serve a ban even though the referee admitted he was wrong to send him off.

Gills chairman defends pricing

The decision to raise ticket prices for Gillingham’s upcoming FA Cup game against Cardiff City has been defended by chairman Paul Scally.

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Growing numbers on unemployment benefits

Dole queues lengthened by 640 people across Kent as unemployment increased nationally by a small margin.

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Women lead surge in dole claimants

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Interpersonnel UK Ltd: Mentor / Befriender
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Three R's Teacher Recruitment: Teacher
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