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KCC offers to "share" schoolchildren's travel cost with families

KCC's news school bus pass, now named the Travel Saver, will cost parents £350 a year.

Defibrillator hut, library, time machine - how would you use your local phone box?

Communities are being invited to take over their iconic village phone box and put it to new use.

Man arrested in connection with fatal crash

The driver of a red BMW has been arrested in connection with a crash that killed a 23-year-old man.

Cameron 'considering standing as MP in Kent'

Former Prime Minister David Cameron is considering a shock political comeback by standing as an MP in Kent, reports claim.

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Pilot wanted to 'prove violent father wrong'

A man abused by his dad as a boy has shared how he turned his life around to become a success.

Arrests after car crashes into skip

A man and a woman have been arrested after a car crashed into a skip.

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Jasper conquers his mountain

A boy with cerebral palsy has climbed Mount Snowdon to help others with CP take part in sports.

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.

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.

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Door knock makes a difference

Gillingham chairman Paul Scally’s controversial mission might be paying off.

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New keeper for the Stones

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

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

Report: Kent earn draw with Surrey

Evans brings in defender

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