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Staff save player's life days after town's new padel courts open

A staff member jumped into action after a player suffered a heart attack during a game, just days after a new padel club opened its doors.

Staying safe: Free reflective keyrings for thousands of children right across the county

Our Be Bright Be Seen campaign is back to shine a light on road safety.

Crews battle house fire after washing machine sparks blaze

The fire service has issued a warning after a washing machine was blamed for a blaze in a house.

‘Hops geek’ dad used redundancy payout to launch low alcohol beer

A dad turned his love of an after-work beer into a business after deciding to take on the big breweries with his low alcohol lager.

‘Don’t let Kent village become a third-world broadband dead zone’

A rural Kent village is in danger of becoming a “third world dead zone” when a broadband provider pulls out, residents fear.

Ann Widdecombe murder suspect charged over alleged Farage terror plot

The man accused of murdering Ann Widdecombe has been charged with preparing terrorist acts, including against Reform UK leader Nigel Farage.

Six fire engines dispatched as smoke fills sky over town

Drone pictures show grey smoke billowing across a town as firefighters are called to the scene.

Car stolen from grieving pensioner at hotel contained sentimental items for funeral

Police are hunting for a thief who stole a car from a “bereft pensioner” containing items for a funeral the evening before it took place.

‘I’m exhausted all the time’: The Kent parents battling ‘patchy’ SEND system

Parents speak out on the human toll of battling the special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) system in Kent.

Plan for homes on suspected plague burial pit rejected

A bid to build eight homes on a historic meadow believed to contain the remains of victims of the Black Death has been turned down.

Bid to halt housebuilding over water supply issues defeated

A campaign calling for construction to be paused on new homes until water supply issues can be fixed has been rejected.

Missing cat rescued by tree surgeon after three days stuck 50ft up tree

A tree surgeon with a growing reputation for rescuing cats from sticky situations has come to the aid of another stranded pet.

Inside Maidstone’s Frederick Maison: Is this £60 dinner for two worth the hype?

A flight of English wines and modern European dishes were on the menu when our reporter visited the sister restaurant of a town centre favourite.

Mum, 31, died after becoming trapped in house fire

An inquest has opened into the death of a mother after a fire ripped through her home.

Unwanted clothes being used to help fill potholes in Kent town

An inventor is working with a council to test a pothole repair material made from recycled textiles which could cut waste and maintenance costs.

Murder, magic, merlots and MI6: Big name authors head to book festival

Bestselling authors, dark mysteries and family fun in store as litfest returns with its first day dedicated entirely to kids.

Love Lego to pieces? Then, you’re in for a treat this weekend

Organisers are hoping everything clicks into place as a massive Lego festival returns to Kent.

Maidstone mum finds rats after hole appears in loaf of bread

A mum fighting to get a rubbish-filled alleyway cleared discovered rats in her home after her son found a hole in his loaf of bread.

Man dies after medical incident at Tesco superstore

A man in his 50s has died after a medical incident at a supermarket.

Mum’s terror: ‘You never expect something like that to happen to your child’

A mum has described the terrifying moment her three-week-old baby stopped breathing for one minute – months before they found out why.

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Care home worker pocketed £3K refund meant for dead client’s relatives

A care home worker who stole more than £3,200 from a dead resident to pay off her credit card bill has been sentenced.

Stunning images show award-winning transformation of medieval chapel into home

New images show the stunning transformation of a medieval chapel that was in decline for more than 50 years into a brand-new modern home.

‘She left a handprint on our hearts’: Tributes to ‘incredible’ woman after rare cancer battle

Tributes have been paid to a much-loved wife and friend who dedicated her final months to raising awareness of the rare cancer she was battling.

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40 independent artists return for festival’s third year

A music festival is returning for its third year with more than 40 independent artists set to perform across the town.

The week’s top TV: Emma Willis hosts Cooking With the Stars, new crime thriller Pierre and a remake of Stephen King’s Carrie

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Ollie Wright on Gillingham’s Newport frustration and York response

Goalkeeper Ollie Wright insists Gillingham responded well on Saturday after a heavy defeat at York the week before.

‘Something special developing’ – Chatham boss proud despite FA Cup exit

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Staff save player's life days after town's new padel courts open

Staying safe: Free reflective keyrings for thousands of children right across the county

Crews battle house fire after washing machine sparks blaze

‘Hops geek’ dad used redundancy payout to launch low alcohol beer

‘Don’t let Kent village become a third-world broadband dead zone’

Ann Widdecombe murder suspect charged over alleged Farage terror plot

Six fire engines dispatched as smoke fills sky over town

Car stolen from grieving pensioner at hotel contained sentimental items for funeral

‘I’m exhausted all the time’: The Kent parents battling ‘patchy’ SEND system

Plan for homes on suspected plague burial pit rejected

Bid to halt housebuilding over water supply issues defeated

Missing cat rescued by tree surgeon after three days stuck 50ft up tree

Inside Maidstone’s Frederick Maison: Is this £60 dinner for two worth the hype?

Mum, 31, died after becoming trapped in house fire

Unwanted clothes being used to help fill potholes in Kent town

Murder, magic, merlots and MI6: Big name authors head to book festival

Love Lego to pieces? Then, you’re in for a treat this weekend

Maidstone mum finds rats after hole appears in loaf of bread

Man dies after medical incident at Tesco superstore

Mum’s terror: ‘You never expect something like that to happen to your child’

Care home worker pocketed £3K refund meant for dead client’s relatives

Stunning images show award-winning transformation of medieval chapel into home

‘She left a handprint on our hearts’: Tributes to ‘incredible’ woman after rare cancer battle

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Kent trains cancelled after bedbugs found

Top chef leaves Kent’s only double Michelin-starred restaurant

Kent teacher had sexual relationship with former pupil who claims it began at school

Six fire engines dispatched as smoke fills sky over town

The Kent road where a crash happens almost every day

‘Don’t let Kent village become a third-world broadband dead zone’

‘It’s a marvellous place’: How volunteers transformed abandoned site in just one year

Ann Widdecombe murder suspect charged over alleged Farage terror plot

‘Let’s go back to horse and cart’: Shock as diesel soars to £2.17 at Kent petrol station

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40 independent artists return for festival’s third year

40 independent artists return for festival’s third year

The week’s top TV: Emma Willis hosts Cooking With the Stars, new crime thriller Pierre and a remake of Stephen King’s Carrie

The week’s top TV: Emma Willis hosts Cooking With the Stars, new crime thriller Pierre and a remake of Stephen King’s Carrie

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Staying safe: Free reflective keyrings for thousands of children right across the county

Staying safe: Free reflective keyrings for thousands of children right across the county

The week’s top TV: Emma Willis hosts Cooking With the Stars, new crime thriller Pierre and a remake of Stephen King’s Carrie

The week’s top TV: Emma Willis hosts Cooking With the Stars, new crime thriller Pierre and a remake of Stephen King’s Carrie

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Ollie Wright on Gillingham’s Newport frustration and York response

‘Something special developing’ – Chatham boss proud despite FA Cup exit

Gillingham boss frustrated but sees ‘massive compliment’ in Newport approach

Report: Stalemate at Priestfield

Matchday Live: Gillingham v Newport, Tonbridge v Torquay, Ebbsfleet v Sholing

Experienced duo extend Kent stays as overseas all-rounder joins rivals

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