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Three men have been hit with fines for littering and fly-tipping incidents taken to court.
A housing developer has not given up plans to build over a former pear orchard.
A business centre could find a new purpose restoring and selling an iconic British car from the sixties.
Police have confirmed a teenager who was reported missing has been found safe and well.
A dramatic rise in school exclusions across Kent has seen thousands of pupils kicked out of the classroom – including children as young as four.
A no-nonsense shop worker has been praised online after a video emerged of her confronting a suspected cheese thief.
A group of Travellers have left a beauty spot after a visit from the police.
A former art student’s unique style has earned him social media fame, but very little was known about ‘The 70s Guy’ – until now.
A rapist who attacked his victim in a hotel room has been sent to prison.
Plans have been approved for a housing estate on the outskirts of a village, which residents complain has been “left in the Dark Ages”.
Organisers have cancelled a 5km running event after caravans moved onto the country park where it is held.
A bridge was closed to traffic and trains after a boat collided with it.
The Met Office is warning that more than half a month’s worth of rainfall could hammer down this weekend, with a risk of lightning and hail too.
A thug who assaulted and threatened a shop worker with a knife after he tried to stop him from stealing a four-pack of beers has been jailed.
Police have released a CCTV image of a missing man they want to track down.
Residents have reported seeing thick black smoke coming from fires at an alleged illegal dumping site.
A grandmother is hoping to find the people who helped her after her mobility scooter was hit by a reversing car.
A grandmother has told how she feared her home would be burnt down when a blaze broke out in the derelict house next door.
Pub punters have raised more than £7,000 for charity in honour of a popular pub boss’s successful fight against a rare cancer.
A group of travellers has pitched up at a park after moving on from another just a mile away.
A hospital is to receive nearly £5 million in funding for improvements to its building to reduce waiting times and cancelled appointments.
A trainee teacher decided to "take the plunge" and buy a tea room two days before it was set to close down.
Pictures show how a derelict house has been devastated by a huge blaze that firefighters battled for more than 12 hours.
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Gareth Ainsworth believes the latest player to put pen to paper on a new deal could surprise a few next season.
Kent and England’s Zak Crawley deserves to succeed because of the hard work he puts into his game.
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Gillingham have agreed a deal with MEMS Power Generation to return as main shirt sponsors.
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