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Prolific violent offender jailed after 106th conviction

A prolific offender is once against behind bars after threatening a court security guard.

MPs call for early end to overnight motorway closures

MPs are calling for overnight works to end earlier than scheduled each day after parents complained their children have been arriving late to school.

Weald may gain protection from more development

Maidstone council will try to persuade the Government to create a new Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty on the Greensand Ridge.

Last chance to get tickets at Santa's grottos

Tickets for Santa's grottos are selling fast and here is our handy list of the ones still on offer.

'We didn't want him there with people passing him'

A pub has responded to claims a 94-year-old war veteran was kicked out because his wheelchair was taking up too much room.

Library opening hours facing cuts

County council chiefs are consulting about plans to cut library opening hours to reduce costs.

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Ambulance chief quits for new role

The man in charge of Kent's ambulance service has announced he is leaving, days after inspectors published a report into the trust.

Kent to receive £13m to fix roads

Kent will receive more than £13 million to make much needed improvements to the county's roads.

Autistic man's struggles before death in woods

An autistic man who struggled with drastic changes to his life disappeared moments before a fire at his home, an inquest heard.

Ban parent and child spaces, says roads campaigner

A war of words has broken out over social media after a roads campaigner called for parent and child parking spaces to be banned.

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Inquest into death of boy, 9, murdered by his father
Revealed: The top schools not inspected for a decade
Children injured in teacup ride chaos on firework night

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Sport

I'm no bad egg

Aryan Tajbakhsh has told Maidstone fans he is no bad egg despite chalking up 24 clubs by the age of 28.

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Ogilvie enjoys extra time

Connor Ogilvie made the most of his extra opportunity in Gillingham's starting line-up.

The future's bright

Gillingham’s youngsters are pushing the senior players all the way.

Gills v Crawley Town - in pictures

Ady Kerry captured the action as Gills' youngsters took centre stage in the Checkatrade Trophy.

Powell on FA Cup cracker

Reaction: A positive evening

Report: Stevo bags Gills winner

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Are you a skilled tradesperson? Then EKC Group may want you

Sponsored editorial: EKC Group reaching out to skilled tradespeople to meet demand for construction, electrical installation and plumbing lecturers.

M&S seeks 150 staff for Christmas

Women lead surge in dole claimants

Jobs up for grabs at homes plant

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