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Free parking for electric vehicles

Free parking for electric vehicles

A Kent council has unanimously approved plans to make parking free for electric vehicles.

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Shocking new photos released of damage to beauty spot

Shocking new photos released of damage to beauty spot

A council has released shocking new photographs showing the extent of damage a farmer is said to have done to an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

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Cinema converted into Covid vaccination centre

Cinema converted into Covid vaccination centre

An Odeon cinema has swapped popcorn and movies for coronavirus vaccine and needles as it becomes a Covid injection centre.

Jump to it!

Jump to it!

A theatre academy is offering to conduct free online PE sessions for schools.

M20 closed for hours after three-lorry crash

M20 closed for hours after three-lorry crash

The London-bound carriageway of the motorway was shut for hours after a crash involving three lorries.

Cases rise in areas where door to door tests delivered

Cases rise in areas where door to door tests delivered

Coronavirus cases in an area of Kent where door step testing was carried out have increased by 244%.

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Farmer ordered to stop dumping rubbish in beauty spot

Farmer ordered to stop dumping rubbish in beauty spot

The High Court has ordered a Kent farmer to stop burning waste and keeping cars and caravans in ancient woodland.

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Elderly residents left without hot water for two weeks

Elderly residents left without hot water for two weeks

Elderly and vulnerable people have been left without hot water for two weeks after their housing association turned the supply off following a leak.

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Moment police smash into home and arrest dealer in bed

Moment police smash into home and arrest dealer in bed

A major drugs supply chain has been dismantled after police raid a lock-up and find more than half-a-million pounds of cocaine and amphetamine.

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Tory councillors suspended from KCC

Tory councillors suspended from KCC

Two county councillors have lost the party whip over their opposition to a proposed 5% increase in council tax.

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Sheep maimed in dog attacks

Sheep maimed in dog attacks

Police have issued a stern warning to pet owners after a number of animals were injured.

Homes plan for car dealership

Homes plan for car dealership

A planning application has been submitted for new houses to be built on the site of a used car sales and repair business.

Ewe'll be a great mum

Ewe'll be a great mum

A sheep who needed surgery after crows tried to peck out her tongue when she was newborn, has gone on to have a lamb of her own.

'Our loved ones deserve more than this'

'Our loved ones deserve more than this'

The family of a grandfather who died after catching Covid have described refusal to dress his body over infection fears 'careless' and 'undignified.'

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Maidstone United's midweek game postponed because of snow

Maidstone United's midweek game postponed because of snow

Maidstone United's game against Dorking Wanderers on Tuesday night has been called off because of the snow.

Much-loved postman Paul gets blue plaque

Much-loved postman Paul gets blue plaque

A popular postman has been honoured in the village he served for 20 years.

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School picks new headmaster

School picks new headmaster

An educationalist with an international background is to take over at one of Kent's leading independent schools.

Police investigate suspected supermarket swindle

Police investigate suspected supermarket swindle

A woman is reported to have returned items to a shop for a refund despite never purchasing the shopping.

'No grants, no football' - Maidstone United vote to end the season

'No grants, no football' - Maidstone United vote to end the season

Maidstone United have voted to null and void the National League South season.

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Motorway partially blocked by three-vehicle accident

Motorway partially blocked by three-vehicle accident

Traffic is moving slowly on a section of motorway which has been partly blocked following a three-vehicle incident.

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