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Council's plan for 400 homes next to station

A mixture of town houses and flats could go either side of a town centre station, along with offices and a health centre.

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Dad returns from hospital to sewage-filled home

A horrified dad returned from hospital after suffering a stroke to find sewage had leaked into his house.

Down's Syndrome couple proving people wrong

A couple, who both have a genetic condition, have spent their lives being told what they can’t do - but now they're getting married.

Behind the scaffolding - one of the town's oldest buildings

Thousands of people have walked past the former Central Pharmacy in Maidstone High Street with no clue as to what lay hidden inside.

What's on across Kent this bumper bank holiday weekend

From family days out watching jousting to live music, outdoor fun and even an ice cream festival, here's what's on this bank holiday weekend.

Ponies say farewell to former film stuntman

Two therapy ponies were allowed in to meet residents of a Kent hospice for the Channel 4 TV show Animal Rescue Live.

Bear Grylls wants you!

A TV adventurer is encouraging people to sign up to a military challenge to raise money for a veterans' charity.

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Check out this year’s best shows and ticket deals for the West End!

Nightclub introduces a new attraction

Drag queens and bottomless booze are just two features of the latest experience being held at a bar.

'I was supposed to be her protector'

A family were left in shock after returning from holiday to find their pet had been injured.

'I think about him every 10 seconds'

The family of a brave teenager who battled a brain tumour are looking to set up a charity in his memory, one year on from his death.

Man suffered 56 seizures in one day

A man suffering from unexplained seizures and doctors are still unable to find out why.

‘I had no real reason to be depressed - I just was’

A finalist for Miss Kent GB hopes to change people's perception of pageantry.

A-level results: The day in pictures

We have been out and about at schools and our picture gallery captures some of the best moments of the day.

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Evans: Where are the values?

Gillingham boss Steve Evans believes the integrity of the division is being damaged by the situations at Bolton and Bury.

Jack's making his mark

Goalkeeper Jack Bonham is keen to make up for lost time.

Reaction: Amaluzor wasn't injured

Maidstone head coach Hakan Hayrettin said Justin Amaluzor’s first-half substitution against Slough was tactical.

Report: McClure makes his mark

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Stones add Matt finish

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KentJobs

Latest unemployment figures revealed

The number of people claiming unemployment benefits has increased every month for the past year.

Dole queues lengthen again in Kent

Jobs up for grabs at Aldi

Dole queues lengthen again in Kent

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KHR - Recruitment Specialists: Developer - Payment Terminal Application (Android)
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Arun Estates: Branch Manager - Staplehurst
Basic Salary £28,000 - £30,000 (OTE £50,000) + Car or Car Allowance: Arun Estates: Ready for your first or next step in Estate Agency management? Feel restricted in your current role and ready for the opportunity to progress? Staplehurst, Tonbridge ...

KHR - Recruitment Specialists: Electronic Design Engineer
Bonus + Benefits: KHR - Recruitment Specialists: We are currently working with a leading global manufacturer of specialist equipment based in Swanley. Kent, Swanley ...

EKC Group.: Chief Information Officer
A fixed point within the range of £80,000- £90,000 per annum: EKC Group.: Are you a dynamic, experienced and skilled technology and data expert? Group Wide ...

Arun Estates: Floating Branch Manager - Medway Area
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