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Corn fire blazes on in Marden

Corn fire blazes on in Marden

Four fire engines called out as crop fire blazes on in Marden.

Crews tackle van fire

Crews tackle van fire

Firefighters were called to a van alight in Cranbrook.

Caught on camera... not quite!

Caught on camera... not quite!

An investigation into a station car park theft came to a grinding halt when CCTV images could not be viewed - because they were recorded on VHS.

Elderly woman rescued from flat fire

Elderly woman rescued from flat fire

A woman, in her 70s, has been taken to hospital after a blaze in her home.

Blooming typical, flower judges visit during gas works!

 Blooming typical, flower judges visit during gas works!

A main road in Cranbrook is set to be closed for six weeks from Monday for utility works.

'Series of failures' led to death of man treated for wrong lung

'Series of failures' led to death of man treated for wrong lung

A pensioner died after a series of systematic failures saw doctors treat the wrong lung, a coroner has ruled.

Voters go to polls today in Maidstone council by-election

Voters go to polls today in Maidstone council by-election

Five candidates will know before midnight which of them will be taking up a seat in the Town Hall.

People power needed for ploughing match

People power needed for ploughing match

A tug of war and dog agility competition will feature at this year's Weald of Kent Ploughing Match alongside the traditional horse and tractor-power.

Driver has lucky escape from telegraph pole smash

Driver has lucky escape from telegraph pole smash

A driver escaped uninjured after they lost control of their car and cut a telegraph pole in half, before ending up in a ditch.

Thief’s driving ban slashed in half after dragging man on bonnet

Thief’s driving ban slashed in half after dragging man on bonnet

A thief jailed for speeding away from a petrol station with the manager clinging onto his bonnet for half a mile has had his driving ban cut in half.

Woman feared 'manic' boyfriend would kill her in throttling

Woman feared 'manic' boyfriend would kill her in throttling

A woman told police her boyfriend had such a "manic" look on his face when he grabbed her by the throat that she feared he would kill her.

Man, 89, dies in hospital month after crash

Man, 89, dies in hospital month after crash

An elderly driver involved in a smash with another car a month ago has died in hospital, police have revealed.

Mum continues campaign to kick out Coral

Mum continues campaign to kick out Coral

A mother is waging an internet battle to close a bookmaker's in a picturesque village, but has now been told she needs over 500 more signatures.

Village prepares for 1914 centenary

Village prepares for 1914 centenary

A village war memorial looks as good as new after a community appeal.

Online petition to shut down bookies

Online petition to shut down bookies

A local resident has started a petition to shut down a newly opened bookmakers after noticing increased underage drinking and gambling in the area.

Living symphonies making their way to Kent

Living symphonies making their way to Kent

A local forest is set to be fitted with secret speakers allowing members of the public to take part in a unique listening experience.

Inmates on the run from Kent jail

Inmates on the run from Kent jail

Two convicted robbers were tonight at large after failing to return to an open prison.

Mascalls School says goodbye to two long-serving staff

Mascalls School says goodbye to two long-serving staff

Long-serving staff bow out after a combined 53 years.

Elvis fanatic's send-off fit for a king

Elvis fanatic's send-off fit for a king

Mourners got All Shook Up at an Elvis fanatic's funeral that was fit for a king.

Motorcyclist seriously injured in multi-vehicle pile-up

Motorcyclist seriously injured in multi-vehicle pile-up

A biker in his 30s was taken to hospital with serious injuries after a crash involving three cars and his motorcycle.

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