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Energy company launches new showroom

Energy company launches new showroom

13 July 2015

An energy company with stores across the country will open a brand new showroom in Kent this week.

County show welcomes thousands of visitors

County show welcomes thousands of visitors

12 July 2015

The Kent County Show welcomed thousands of visitors to a packed programme of events to celebrate country life.

Op Stack stood down

Op Stack stood down

11 July 2015

Operation Stack is no longer in place - as the M20 is reopened ahead of a busy weekend for events.

Homeless charity opens new warehouse

Homeless charity opens new warehouse

10 July 2015

A homeless charity which has helped thousands of vulnerable people across the county has opened a new furniture warehouse.

Two released without charge after flat death

Two released without charge after flat death

10 July 2015

Two people who were arrested after a man was found dead in a block of Tunbridge Wells flats have been released without charge.

County needs 10 new secondary schools

County needs 10 new secondary schools

09 July 2015

Pressure on school places means Kent needs the equivalent of 10 new secondary schools to cope with demand, a report reveals.

Heart attack victim saved by off-duty hospital staff

Heart attack victim saved by off-duty hospital staff

09 July 2015

Hospital staff helped save a man's life after he collapsed with a heart attack at the wheel of his car - and they were in the traffic behind.

Mum makes a splash with baby swim classes

Mum makes a splash with baby swim classes

09 July 2015

A mum has ditched the London rat race in favour of new baby swim classes being held across west Kent.

New inheritance tax could drive up house prices

New inheritance tax could drive up house prices

09 July 2015

A firm says a rush to downsize to properties under the new inheritance tax threshold outlined in the budget could squeeze the availability of homes.

'His heart was pure'

'His heart was pure'

09 July 2015

The family of a young footballer who sadly died after collapsing during a pre-season match have paid an emotional tribute to him.

Village stalwart Ron Hegarty has died

Village stalwart Ron Hegarty has died

08 July 2015

The Kent Messenger's longest serving village correspondent, Ron Hegarty, has died.

Ten things you need to know about the budget

Ten things you need to know about the budget

08 July 2015

How will today's budget will affect you? Here's a quick guide.

Puppets, singing, dancing and pants – lots and lots of pants

Puppets, singing, dancing and pants – lots and lots of pants

08 July 2015

Extrovert extraterrestrials, hell-bent on getting their hands on your underwear are about to touch down at a Kent theatre.

Crash victim still critical

Crash victim still critical

08 July 2015

A pedestrian seriously injured in a collision with a car is still in a critical condition

Van theft leaves newlyweds devastated

Van theft leaves newlyweds devastated

07 July 2015

A transit lovingly converted into a camper van-style vehicle by two newlyweds has been stolen just over a week after their big day.

Bail extended for crash suspect

Bail extended for crash suspect

07 July 2015

A lorry driver arrested on suspicion of causing a 13 car collision has had his bail extended.

Earnings up for 12th year

Earnings up for 12th year

07 July 2015

A business telecoms firm has recorded its 12th consecutive yearly increase in income.

'Insane' man not guilty of partner's murder

'Insane' man not guilty of partner's murder

06 July 2015

A man who killed his partner and declared to police "I am Gladys" has been found not guilty on grounds of insanity, but detained indefinitely.

Suspected heroin dealers charged

Suspected heroin dealers charged

06 July 2015

Two men who were arrested on suspicion of supplying class A drugs in Tunbridge Wells have been charged.

Shed fire spreads to neighbouring gardens

Shed fire spreads to neighbouring gardens

06 July 2015

Firefighters have extinguished an early morning shed fire which spread into three neighbouring gardens.

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