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Rape suspects allowed to record gender as female

Suspects and convicted rapists are being allowed to self-define themselves as women, it has been revealed.

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Appeal after man robbed in early hours

Police are investigating after a man in his 30s was pushed over by a robber who stole his phone and bank card.

Drugs gang trio jailed after mobile phone probe

Three men have been jailed for organising a drugs network supplying heroin and cocaine to a Kent town.

How safe is M20 smart motorway?

An MP is battling to find out what safety measures the M20 will have to spot broken down vehicles.

Shop workers face uncertain future

More jobs are put at risk as Bonmarche becomes the latest High Street retailer to go into administration.

Crossing at 'death trap' junction promised

A much called for crossing at a junction dubbed a "death trap" is set to finally be delivered over the next few months, councillors claim.

First edition of I'm Maidstone out soon

The Kent Messenger has produced a free guide to all things Maidstone, available from key pick-up points in the town.

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What would you do with £1m?

A Kent couple's heartwarming story of how they spent their lottery winnings is to be documented in a photo exhibition.

A229 traffic unaffected by viaduct repairs

The Loose Viaduct needs repair - 189 years after its construction.

Neighbour spots fire through kitchen window

A smoke alarm alerted a neighbour to a kitchen fire today.

Outgoing leader gets emotional

Emotional council leader Paul Carter broke down as he delivered his final speech as head of Kent County Council.

'We're not jobless people with nothing better to do'

Extinction Rebellion protesters took to the streets to raise awareness of the effects of climate change carrying a makeshift coffin.

Tovil goes to the polls

The chairman of Tovil Parish Council has resigned sparking a by-election.

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Sport

Noah's arc

John Still said no keeper would have saved Noah Chesmain’s wonder strike as Maidstone marched on in the FA Cup.

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Evans: Defeat was tough to take

Gillingham manager Steve Evans believes Peterborough were fortunate to have left Priestfield with maximum points.

Report: Evans out of luck against former team

Gillingham deserved something from Saturday’s game after an impressive display against high-flying Peterborough.

Report: Stones do it again

Maidstone came good to reach the FA Cup first round for the sixth year running.

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Hawkins' title bid doesn't go to schedule

The Shouting Men: Saints loanee loving Gills experience

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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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