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Town’s post office to close for good

Town’s post office to close for good

20 August 2019

A town's main post office will close for good next month, the firm has revealed.

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Man revived after pub attack

Man revived after pub attack

20 August 2019

WARNING: GRAPHIC IMAGE - A fundraising campaign has been launched for a man who was beaten with fire extinguishers in a pub.

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Global coffee chain eyeing up old shoe shop

Global coffee chain eyeing up old shoe shop

20 August 2019

A coffee chain is hoping to open in a retail unit which has sat vacant for two years.

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Change M20 diversion route blighting homes, says MP

Change M20 diversion route blighting homes, says MP

20 August 2019

There are calls to change a diversion route after traffic grew so bad a family moved into a cabin in their garden.

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Lollipop lady retires after more than 30 years

Lollipop lady retires after more than 30 years

20 August 2019

A veteran lollipop lady is hanging up the hi-vis after decades on the job.

Teacher's father speaks out after Cambodia explosion

Teacher's father speaks out after Cambodia explosion

20 August 2019

The father of a Kent teacher who was seriously injured in a petrol station explosion in Cambodia has spoken out.

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Date change announced for next year's County Show

Date change announced for next year's County Show

20 August 2019

Organisers of one of the county's biggest summer shows are decided to change the weekend it is held next summer.

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Candlelit vigils begin for missing Lucas

Candlelit vigils begin for missing Lucas

19 August 2019

Hundreds of people have turned out to take part in candlelit vigils across the county for missing Lucas Dobson.

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OAP hit by van seriously injured

OAP hit by van seriously injured

19 August 2019

An elderly woman has suffered serious injuries after being struck by a van in a town centre.

Winemaker in the pink with new fizz launch

Winemaker in the pink with new fizz launch

19 August 2019

Corks are popping at a leading winemaker in the county after it launched a premium English sparking rose with a leading supermarket chain.

We knead your cooking skills

We knead your cooking skills

19 August 2019

The KM Charity Team and Macknade launch Young Cooks 2019 with a free foodie fun day for kids.

Explore the Kent coast with walking festival

Explore the Kent coast with walking festival

19 August 2019

An annual walking festival, back for a seventh year with local Ramblers, this year features 42 coastal walks.

Has your child found a book?

Has your child found a book?

17 August 2019

A school teacher has been hiding books to get children reading.

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The rise of the cannabis oil industry

The rise of the cannabis oil industry

17 August 2019

The cannabis industry is expected to be worth £1billion by 2025 as the perception of the drug starts to change.

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Temporary lights causing delays

Temporary lights causing delays

16 August 2019

Motorists are being hit by delays as a major route is being controlled by temporary traffic lights once again.

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Town centre traveller site cleared

Town centre traveller site cleared

16 August 2019

Travellers have been evicted from a town centre site next to a hotel after two days.

Secret Drinker finds a West Malling gem

Secret Drinker finds a West Malling gem

16 August 2019

Our undercover drinker gives a review for a true hidden hostelry gem this week - but he'd be quite happy if you didn't take his advice.

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Teenager arrested after police chase

Teenager arrested after police chase

15 August 2019

An 18-year-old has been arrested after a dramatic police chase.

Police chase drama caught on camera

Police chase drama caught on camera

14 August 2019

A driving instructor caught the dramatic moment a fleeing car mounted a kerb in a bid to get away from police.

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Tractorfest's big line-up

Tractorfest's big line-up

14 August 2019

A tractor festival and country fair which attracts thousands each year has its biggest line-up of the rural vehicles this year.

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