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Late goal denies Angels

Late goal denies Angels

A goal eight minutes from time denied Tonbridge Angels all three points against Sutton United on Saturday.

Chimney fires herald the start of Chimney Safety Week

Chimney fires herald the start of Chimney Safety Week

Firefighters were called to more than 300 chimney fires in the last year

Nearly £30 million given to hospitals in bail-out

Nearly £30 million given to hospitals in bail-out

The costs of running a new hospital means an NHS Trust was given £28million in a bailout payment.

Spree of vandalism hits pond in Downswood

Spree of vandalism hits pond in Downswood

Posts have been ripped up, signs torn down and a bin thrown into a lake in Mallards Way, Downswood

Jail for mum of New Year's Day murder victim

Jail for mum of New Year's Day murder victim

The mother of a man murdered by her partner is behind bars after wounding another man who attacked him.

Kent records hottest September day in seven years... but it hasn't lasted!

Kent records hottest September day in seven years... but it hasn't lasted!

The Met Office said Kent recorded Britain's warmest temperature at 30.2C yesterday - but the county woke to cooler weather today.

Lesbian couple attacked in Lunchables drive-by

 Lesbian couple attacked in Lunchables drive-by

A gay couple were left shaken after a yob hurled a lump of ham at them from a passing car.

Joining Stones was an easy decision

Joining Stones was an easy decision

Zac Attwood’s conscience is clear after his swift exit from Margate to join Maidstone United.

New striker Attwood impresses Stones boss

New striker Attwood impresses Stones boss

New Maidstone striker Zac Attwood made an impression on boss Jay Saunders during transfer talks, with his desire to play for the club.

Tonbridge face big spenders

Tonbridge face big spenders

There will be a twisted enjoyment for Tonbridge manager Tommy Warrilow when his side entertain big-spending Sutton in The Skrill South.

Man freed from jail after being cleared of sex assaults

Man freed from jail after being cleared of sex assaults

A man jailed for four years has walked free after being acquitted of sex assaults on young girls.

Police are investigating an assault in Campbell Road, Maidstone

Police are investigating an assault in Campbell Road, Maidstone

An 18-year-old was assaulted by three men in Maidstone on Wednesday evening

The Maidstone Mela gets off to a damp but lively start

The Maidstone Mela gets off to a damp but lively start

Maidstone's 11th multicultural Mela was launched by hundreds of schoolchildren in the town centre today

TV comic Ben Miller films in Marden

TV comic Ben Miller films in Marden

One of the most recognisable faces in TV comedy spent Sunday evening filming in Kenta scene at a filling station in Marden.

Two arrests in hunt for specs thefts couple

Two arrests in hunt for specs thefts couple

Police looking for a couple in connection with designer glasses thefts have arrested a man and a woman

One lane closed on Upper Stone Street

One lane closed on Upper Stone Street

Emergency repair works on an underground power cable are causing delays in Upper Stone Street, Maidstone, this morning.

Father and son jailed over plot to frame ex-girlfriend

Father and son jailed over plot to frame ex-girlfriend

A devious man who stabbed himself then claimed he had been attacked by his ex-partner is behind bars along with his father who colluded to tell lies.

The Maidstone Mela is all set for its 11th year

The Maidstone Mela is all set for its 11th year

Maidstone's Mela begins on Friday with music in the town centre, and moves to Mote Park on Sunday

Fire Service investigating car fire

Fire Service investigating car fire

Kent Fire and Rescue Service are investigating the cause of a car fire they attended in the early hours of this morning.

One sandwich short of a picnic?

One sandwich short of a picnic?

A phantom bread dumper has struck in Tunbridge Wells... maybe he mistook the town for Sandwich!

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