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27th June 2016Top Team GB paralympian John Smith gets precious wheelchair back
A racing wheelchair belonging to a top paralympian which wasreported stolen from theWest Kingsdownarea has been found. It was left anonymously outside an address in Meopham ...
25th June 2016IN PICTURES: Bearsted Fayre attracts thousands
Thousands of people turned out to take part in the Bearsted Fayre on the green. The damp weather forecasted largely stayed away - apart from a rumble or two of ...
EU RESULT: MP Helen Whately pledges to carry on hard work for Kent people
Faversham and Mid kent MP Helen Whately has spoken of her sadness at the Prime Minister's resignationafter his defeat in the EU referendum. David Cameron announced his intentions ...
Champagne thief Daniel Reed steals fizz in Maidstone
Five hours after being fitted with a GPS tracker, burglar Daniel Reed was up to his old tricks. He stole a bottle of champagne from a fridge in a conservatoryin Maidstone - while the owners ...
MP Helen Grant disappointed by EU referendum result
MP Helen Grant has spoken of her 'disappointment' at the country's decision to leave the European Union. Mrs Grant was a Remain supporter but says that the Tory party must "work ...
Growing buddies get green fingers
A DISUSED play space in Wallis Avenue on the Park Wood estate will soon be transformed into a new community garden, thanks to the help of local Golding Homes’ resident James O’Sullivan ...
Bearsted fayre: getting ready for the big day
The weather should hold out for the Bearsted fayre on the Green from about noontomorrow. Forecasters are predicting a moderate chance of rain but pleasant 19c temperatures. Preparations ...
Woman stuck in mud in Mote Park rescue drama
A woman had to be rescued from Mote Park after becoming stuck in mud. Fire and rescue officers was up to her knees when she was found. She was pulled uninjured to safety on June 22 at around ...
MP Tracey "saddened" by shock resignation of PM
TRACEY Crouch, MP for Chatham and Aylesford says she is “desperately sad” that David Cameron has announced his intention to step down as Prime Minister following the ...
EU RESULT: Maidstone and Malling vote to LEAVE
Maidstone has voted overwhelmingly to leave the European Union by a huge margin. The Leave camp scored 52,365 votes while Remain clocked up just 36,762. The UK voted by 52% to 48% to abandon ...