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Tributes to much-loved teacher killed in crash

Tributes to much-loved teacher killed in crash

15 December 2015

The family of a teacher and football coach who was tragically killed in a crash have paid tribute to the much-loved father-of-two.

Hundreds die in Kent's cold homes

Hundreds die in Kent's cold homes

15 December 2015

Hundreds of elderly and vulnerable people died in Kent last year as a result of not having enough heat in their homes, shocking new figures reveal.

Mapping Kent's big screen moments

Mapping Kent's big screen moments

15 December 2015

Movie fans can now chart how their Kent town has provided the backdrop for major Hollywood blockbusters.

MP concerned about railway improvement work

MP concerned about railway improvement work

14 December 2015

A Kent MP will be approaching rail bosses to discuss major improvement works due to begin this evening.

We’re second worst in the county for speeding fines

We’re second worst in the county for speeding fines

12 December 2015

A fine was issued every two hours to motorists trapped by speed cameras in Maidstone last year, figures have revealed.

'Mum's laughter touched so many people'

'Mum's laughter touched so many people'

10 December 2015

The family of a pensioner killed in a tragic motorway crash have paid tribute to her.

Council's taxi safety message

Council's taxi safety message

10 December 2015

A Kent council has issued a warning to everyone planning to use taxis over the festive season.

Search for most deserving dog launched

Search for most deserving dog launched

10 December 2015

Kent residents are being asked to nominate a very special canine for the chance to be crowned 'Most Deserving Dog'.

Council scoops £4 million funding

Council scoops £4 million funding

10 December 2015

A Kent council has received more than £4 million in funding which will help progress a cultural hub project.

Large fire close to busy industrial estate

Large fire close to busy industrial estate

09 December 2015

Firefighters were called to a large fire on an industrial estate in Tunbridge Wells.

More firearms officers considered amid terror threat

More firearms officers considered amid terror threat

09 December 2015

Kent could see more firearms officers recruited in the face of the ongoing terror threat.

Staff not to blame for schoolgirl's choking death

Staff not to blame for schoolgirl's choking death

09 December 2015

An inquest into the death of a severely-disabled 13-year-old who choked on a meatball while eating school dinner has ruled staff were not negligent.

Headteacher faces questions after pupil chokes to death on meatball

Headteacher faces questions after pupil chokes to death on meatball

08 December 2015

An inquest has heard of desperate attempts made to save the life of a 13-year-old girl who choked on a meatball at a special school in Kent.

Pensioner jailed after 'awful and wicked' abuse of girl

Pensioner jailed after 'awful and wicked' abuse of girl

08 December 2015

A man who abused a young girl while buying her sweets and extravagant presents has been jailed for 12 years.

Ex-teacher jailed for sex activity with child

Ex-teacher jailed for sex activity with child

07 December 2015

A disgraced grammar school teacher has been jailed after admitting sexual activity with an infatuated teenager.

Appeal renewed after death of 78-year-old

Appeal renewed after death of 78-year-old

04 December 2015

Police are appealing for information after the death of a 78-year-old man.

Slaves among first acts at big festival

Slaves among first acts at big festival

04 December 2015

Local lads who have had a whirlwind couple of years, the duo have been announced as the first acts to one of the UK's biggest music festivals

The Friday News Quiz

The Friday News Quiz

04 December 2015

Who tried to escape from a Christmas parade this week? And why was a Peugeot 206 spotted in the Swale?

Rail fares increase revealed

Rail fares increase revealed

04 December 2015

The average growth in train ticket prices, due to come in next year, has been unveiled.

Buses cancelled as drivers strike

Buses cancelled as drivers strike

03 December 2015

Buses into Maidstone and Aylesford will not run for two days as drivers protest over 'unsafe' timetable changes.

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