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• 09 Feb 2010 04:00

  Tuesday, February 09 2010

  Jury goes out in trial of man accused of murdering Adam Beaney

  

  Kent County Council goes potholing

  Almost £250,000 has been shelled out by KCC over the past four years to motorists who have had their cars damaged by potholes.

  Tuesday, February 09 2010

  

  Murder trial jury goes out

  A jury has retired to consider a verdict on a father accused of killing a teenage love rival with a single stab wound to the heart.

  Tuesday, February 09 2010

  

  Kent-based soldier killed in Afghanistan blast

  A Kent soldier has died in Afghanistan bringing the number of British deaths in the conflict to 256, which is more than the total killed during the Falklands War.

  Tuesday, February 09 2010

  

  Probably the best traffic jam in the world

  Part of the M20 was closed after a truck shed its load of beer bottles.

  Tuesday, February 09 2010

  

  Video: Speaking to your family from beyond the grave...

  Why one Kent man is delivering a personal will to his loved ones.

  Tuesday, February 09 2010

  

  Young man charged over pub wounding

  A 22-year-old Sevenoaks man has been charged with wounding with intent after a pub incident in Spot Lane, Maidstone.

  Tuesday, February 09 2010

  • Beware the M2 overnight
  • Student who survived seven-storey fall flies home

  • Business Development Manager - TransportKent £40,000
  • Hillarys Blinds advisorSouth East Kent £40,000
  • Night Shift Operations ManagerKent £35,000
  • Section Manager Maths, Science, Agriculture and FloristryCanterbury £34,366

  

  Stimson: Tranmere game is 'absolutely huge'

  Mark Stimson has hailed the League 1 clash against fellow strugglers Tranmere at Priestfield on Tuesday as “absolutely huge.”

  Tuesday, February 09 2010

  

  Stimson: We owe fans

  Mark Stimson praised those Gillingham fans who followed the team to Brentford in great numbers.

  • Nott takes temporary charge of Stones
  • Margate v Hendon - in pictures

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• 08 Feb 2010 08:09

  Monday, February 08 2010

  Dover Harbour Board denies contemplating sale to Calais

  

  Reported port sale to French 'total fabrication'

  Claims the Port of Dover is being sold to the French have been described as a "total fabrication".

  Monday, February 08 2010

  

  Video: Mourners say final farewell to murder case victim

  Hundreds of mourners gathered for the funeral of father-of-five Jack Treeby, whose death has led to four members of the same family being charged with murder.

  Monday, February 08 2010

  

  Man accused of 1990s sex attacks

  A man accused of a series of sex attacks on elderly people dating back to the early 1990s made a brief appearance at Maidstone Crown Court today.

  Monday, February 08 2010

  

  Cost of consultants for schools scheme: £12m and counting

  A programme of rebuilding schools in the county has cost Kent County Council nearly £12million in consultancy fees so far.

  Monday, February 08 2010

  

  'Offensive' Irish joke proves costly

  It must be one of the oldest jokes in history, and it took two years to get to the punchline, but the use of the word "Paddy" has led to a compensation payout to a union official.

  Monday, February 08 2010

  

  Five arrests after gang attack

  Five people have been arrested after two men were seriously assaulted as they walked through an alleyway.

  Monday, February 08 2010

  • New cross-Channel ferry service announced
  • M2 smash causes rush hour chaos
  • Kent Show determined to reach out to the farmer

  

  Stimson vows to fight on

  Gillingham boss Mark Stimson has vowed not to quit but admitted that every manager is "hired to be fired".

  Monday, February 08 2010

  

  Walker keen to make most of Gills move

  New Gillingham striker James Walker is hoping a move to Priestfield will bring a boost to his career.

  Monday, February 08 2010

  

  Day pays tribute to clinical Whitnell

  Welling boss Jamie Day has praised striker Tom Whitnell after he continued his scoring form at Newport on Saturday.

  Monday, February 08 2010

  • Chats' poor home form continues
  • Canadian keeper thwarts Bourne
  • Ashford's woes continue
  • Rams denied by late penalty

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• 06 Feb 2010 20:04

  Sunday, February 07 2010

  Three arrests after stabbing outside Foresters Arms in Wouldham

  Fast food outlet goes up in flames

  The roof of a Kent KFC had to be caved in after a major fire left the building severely damaged.

  

  Three held after stabbing outside pub

  Three men were arrested after another man suffered stab wounds in a scuffle outside a village pub.

  

  False rape claim cost £40k

  A woman who claimed she was raped on a Kent beach, triggering a £40,000 police investigation that led to two arrests, has admitted making the incident up.

  

  Miserable Gills hammered on the road

  A defensive horror show saw Gillingham slump to yet another away defeat, this time 4-0 at Brentford.

  Saturday, February 06 2010

  

  In pictures: Brentford v Gills

  All the picture action from Gillingham's League 1 clash at Brentford on Saturday.

  Saturday, February 06 2010

  

  Saturday's football scores

  All the results from the matches involving Kent's major teams.

  Saturday, February 06 2010

  

  Three on the spin for Fleet

  Magno Vieira was the hero again as Ebbsfleet came from behind to record their third straight league win at Chester.

  Saturday, February 06 2010

  

  Whites fail to find breakthrough

  A goalless draw at Bath City saw Dover slip to third in the Blue Square South table.

  Saturday, February 06 2010

  • Bailey to the rescue again for Addicks
  • Wings fight back to claim point
  • Stones woeful in defeat
  • Darts suffer Princes Park defeat

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• 06 Feb 2010 02:34

  Saturday, February 06 2010

  Fire crews tackle blaze at Broadstairs KFC

  

  Fire crews battle KFC blaze

  Around 15 firefighters are at the scene of a blaze at a Kent fast food restaurant.

  Saturday, February 06 2010

  

  Could we really be only a few years off Kent kiwis?

  It's bad news for cider producers, but fruit farmers in Kent could have to replace apples with kiwis if winters continue to get milder.

  Saturday, February 06 2010

  

  Death crash milkman gets community service

  A milkman who struck and killed an elderly woman with his float on her 87th birthday has been ordered to do 200 hours of unpaid work.

  Saturday, February 06 2010

  

  'Utterly vile and depraved'

  That is how a judge described this 61-year-old man, who has been jailed indefinitely for sex offences against two young girls.

  Saturday, February 06 2010

  

  MP Widdecombe faces atheists Hitchens and Fry in televised debate

  Kent MP Ann Widdecombe is about to wade into battle again - and this time she has atheists in her sights

  Friday, February 05 2010

  

  Peter Gilroy - an open letter from Kent County Council's leader

  Kent County Council leader Cllr Paul Carter responds to KM Group's story regarding chief executive Peter Gilroy's pay deal.

  Friday, February 05 2010

  • Elderly woman suffers life-threatening injuries in road accident
  • Peter Gilroy's pay-off - your thoughts
  • Untreated sewage leak threatens river
  • Dash 'n' carry
  • Union wants answers from Eurostar

  • Sales - Field Sales Executive - Corporate Literature & BrochuresKENT £50,000
  • Sales - Senior Field Sales Executive - Bespoke SignageKENT £50,000

  

  Gills boss keeping tabs on Sheringham

  Gillingham boss Mark Stimson has confirmed his interest in Bishop's Stortford striker Charlie Sheringham.

  Friday, February 05 2010

  

  Benson retires from umpires' elite panel

  Mark Benson, the former Kent captain, today announced his retirement from international Test match umpiring.

  Friday, February 05 2010

  

  Stimson urges players to fight for their place

  Mark Stimson has urged his Gillingham players to grab their chance while they can before new players come in to take their spot in the starting line-up.

  Friday, February 05 2010

  

  Wynter determined to end winless run

  Defender Tom Wynter has more reason than most to end Gillingham’s winless run at Brentford on Saturday.

  Friday, February 05 2010

  • Wilfort faces lengthy ban after double dismissal
  • Sports stars of the future rewarded
  • Nutter's Natter: Being left out really hurt
  • Abbott says Bourne can win title

  

  And to quote Ian Dury...

  Reasons to be cheerful include a scarcity of supply and positive sentiment from buyers about the relative value of property, which has been enhanced by low interest rates and the scarcity of good property for sale.

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  • Man dies after collapsing in Gillingham street
  • Teen threatens to jump onto Rainham railway tracks
  • Boy critically injured in Tunbridge Wells crash

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• 04 Feb 2010 03:29

  Thursday, February 04 2010

  Ann Widdecombe and Michael Howard hit out at MPs' expenses audit

  

  'Lazy, incompetent and unreasonable'

  This is how Ann Widdecombe has described a review of MPs' expenses after being cleared of making improper claims for gardening costs.

  Thursday, February 04 2010

  

  Video: Car smashes into owner's pond

  A pensioner had a rude awakening when a car smashed through a wall into his garden pond.

  Thursday, February 04 2010

  

  Video: International rescue centre opened

  A £1.4million centre for Kent's specialist firefighters, some of whom went to earthquake-hit Haiti, has opened. Take a look...

  Thursday, February 04 2010

  

  Revealed: KCC chief set for £200k pay-off

  Kent County Council chief executive Peter Gilroy is due for a £200,000 windfall payment when he leaves his job later this year.

  Wednesday, February 03 2010

  

  Funeral today for Captain Daniel Read

  The funeral of a former Kent school pupil, who died after an explosion in Afghanistan, takes place today.

  Thursday, February 04 2010

  

  How many homes are at risk of flooding where you live?

  Up to 42,000 Kent homes are at "significant" risk of flooding, according to the Environment Agency's latest report - and we've done a map showing you where they are...

  Wednesday, February 03 2010

  • Securitas money laundering trial stopped
  • Rugby 'eye-gouging' sparks fans' outrage
  • Prostitutes offered way out of street life
  • Audio: Teen's bid to be UK's youngest councillor
  • Boost for maternity campaign

  • Chief Operating OfficerSouth East Kent £52,346

  

  Bandara was always our first choice

  Kent say Sri Lankan Malinga Bandara was always the county’s No.1 target in their quest to sign a second overseas player this summer.

  Thursday, February 04 2010

  

  Midweek Ryman League round-up

  There were surprise defeats for sides leading their respective Ryman League divisions on Tuesday night.

  Wednesday, February 03 2010

  

  Royce set for reserves run out

  Gillingham keeper Simon Royce returns to action for the reserves on Wednesday afternoon as they host Eastbourne Borough at Priestfield in the Combination League.

  Wednesday, February 03 2010

  

  McCammon among the goals for reserves

  Outspoken Gillingham striker Mark McCammon let his football do the talking on Wednesday afternoon.

  Wednesday, February 03 2010

  

  Richards suffers a setback

  Gills defender Garry Richards’ hopes of getting some first team football have been hampered by a bout of conjunctivitis.

  • Daish praises hard-working Fleet
  • Sheppey record third win of season
  • Rook a doubt for Darts
  • New Road receive FA award

  

  Kent property ownes warned to check for ice damage

  With business premises slowly emerging from the recent bad weather, owners need to assess what damage may have been done to their buildings and act promptly to put it right, warns Kent-based Chartered Building Surveyors Metcalfe Stanley Hicks

  Wednesday, February 03 2010

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  • Woman hurt in suspected M20 bridge jump
  • Explosion fears after bungalow fire at Eynsford

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• 02 Feb 2010 00:47

  Tuesday, February 02 2010

  Garry Mann set to discover jail fate

  

  Ex-firefighter set to discover jail fate

  A football fan convicted of rioting at Euro 2004 will find out today if he will have to serve a two-year jail sentence in Portugal.

  Tuesday, February 02 2010

  

  Man denies murder - but admits carrying knife

  A young father on trial for murder has told a jury he never thrust a knife into the chest of his love rival.

  

  'Free care' could cost taxpayers dearly

  Government plans to bring in free care for elderly and disabled people could leave Kent County Council with a £22million financial headache.

  Monday, February 01 2010

  

  Video: Tony Hart's art enjoys Maidstone revival

  A retrospective exhibition of work by much-loved TV artist Tony Hart opened today in Maidstone, his home town.

  Monday, February 01 2010

  

  Asbestos closes birthing centre

  The birthing centre at Dover's Buckland Hospital has been closed after the discovery of asbestos.

  Monday, February 01 2010

  

  Couple terrorised by villains on trail of buried swag

  A middle-aged Kent couple have been subjected to a campaign of terror by criminals who mistakenly think they have loot buried on their property - possibly from the Securitas robbery.

  Monday, February 01 2010

  • Polite robber strikes at petrol station
  • Audio: World first as Wyatt launches 'My MP'
  • Teens held after moped smash
  • Our Paul wins record third award in triumphant day for KM Group
  • River search drama after 'cry for help'

  

  Stimson backs Jackson to come good

  Gillingham boss Mark Stimson is backing 14-goal Simeon Jackson to help them avoid relegation.

  Monday, February 01 2010

  

  Outspoken McCammon to escape punishment

  Gillingham boss Mark Stimson admits he's unlikely to punish striker Mark McCammon for his recent open criticism of the way he has been handled.

  Monday, February 01 2010

  

  Chats benefit from strong start

  Chatham capitalised on a poor first-half performance by Whitstable to leave The Belmont with all three points on Saturday.

  Monday, February 01 2010

  

  Ramsgate rocked by Bourne goal blast

  Sittingbourne produced a stunning five-goal second half display on Saturday to leave Ramsgate shell-shocked.

  Monday, February 01 2010

  

  Julian: We deserved to have won

  Goalkeeper Alan Julian felt the Gills deserved maximum points against Walsall after barely being troubled by the hosts.

  Monday, February 01 2010

  • Mos stung by Hornets again
  • Late strike earns Ashford a point
  • Cantebury record first ever win at Bridgewater
  • Jackson fires four in title triumph

  

  Hoo homes hit headlines

  A new phase of The Pastures development at Hoo St Werburgh is for sale. Homes include one-bedroom apartments from £94,995 and spacious four and five-bedroom houses ranging from £229,995 to £322,495.

  Monday, February 01 2010

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• 31 Jan 2010 22:51

  Monday, February 01 2010

  Paul and Rachel Chandler in video plea for help

  

  Kidnapped couple's desperate video plea

  Video footage has been released of a Kent couple being held captive by Somali pirates issuing a harrowing plea for help.

  

  Video: Sounds like a labour of love

  It might look like a bizarre hybrid of a gramophone and a mangle, but this mysterious object is actually a musical instrument.

  Sunday, January 31 2010

  Firefighters remained at the scene of a bungalow fire for more than 24 hours after a potentially explosive gas cylinder was found.

  Sunday, January 31 2010

  

  Herne Bary homes available from Wimpey

  Housebuilder Taylor Wimpey has a selection of two and three-bedroom houses now available at its Herne Bay development.

  Sunday, January 31 2010

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  • Two in hospital after Rainham fire

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• 30 Jan 2010 23:24

  Sunday, January 31 2010

  Explosion fears after bungalow fire at Eynsford

  

  Blast fears after bungalow blaze

  Firefighters are expected to remain at the scene of a bungalow fire for around 24 hours after a potentially explosive gas cylinder was found.

  

  Police probe alleged rugby eye-gouging

  A Gravesend player has lost the sight in his right eye after an alleged eye-gouging incident during a match in Maidstone.

  Saturday, January 30 2010

  

  Pair in hospital after house fire

  Two men - one of whom had to be rescued by firefighters - were taken to hospital after a house blaze in Kent.

  Saturday, January 30 2010

  

  TV presenter to waterski the Channel

  TV presenter Christine Bleakley is to water-ski across the Channel to raise money for Sport Relief.

  Saturday, January 30 2010

  

  Life-saving heroics praised by PM

  Gordon Brown has personally thanked a Kent PCSO for saving a woman from drowning.

  Saturday, January 30 2010

  

  Warehouse fire still burning

  A team of firefighters remain at the scene of a blaze three days after it gutted a furniture workshop.

  Saturday, January 30 2010

  

  Frustrating stalemate for Gills

  Gillingham had to settle for a third successive draw after failing to find a breakthrough against Walsall at Priestfield on Saturday.

  Saturday, January 30 2010

  

  Pictures: Gills v Walsall

  A selection of pictures from Gillingham's match against Walsall at Priestfield on Saturday.

  Saturday, January 30 2010

  

  Kent football scores

  All the results from the matches involving Kent's major teams on Saturday.

  Saturday, January 30 2010

  

  Whites left to focus on promotion

  Dover briefly threatened to cause an FA Trophy upset at Blue Square Premier leaders Stevenage - but it wasn't to be for Andy Hessenthaler's men.

  Saturday, January 30 2010

  

  Stones lose in the FA Trophy...again

  Maidstone were knocked out of the FA Trophy for the second time this season on Saturday, while Tonbridge suffered late misery at home in the league.

  Saturday, January 30 2010

  • Fleet climb out of drop zone
  • Addicks lose ground in promotion chase
  • Wings enjoy thumping away win
  • Vernon snubs Gills

  

  Heating bills high? Look at these homes!

  Two highly energy-efficient houses in Tyler Hill, Canterbury, that open their doors to house hunters this weekend, are expected to attract plenty of interest.

  Saturday, January 30 2010

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• 29 Jan 2010 21:12

  Saturday, January 30 2010

  Police officer arrested and suspended

  

  Officer suspended amid misconduct investigation

  A Kent police officer has been arrested and suspended as part of an investigation into misconduct in public office.

  

  Video: Double death crash driver locked up

  A drink driver who killed two pedestrians and injured three others as they walked home from a social club has been jailed for 10 years.

  Friday, January 29 2010

  

  Have you seen man wanted for sex assault?

  Police have issued a description of a man they are hunting follow a serious sexual assault in an alleyway.

  Friday, January 29 2010

  

  Gills boss Scally faces driving ban

  Gillingham football club owner Paul Scally faces losing his driving licence after being caught talking on a mobile phone while at the wheel of his BMW.

  Friday, January 29 2010

  

  Armed police in three-hour stand-off

  A police negotiator and firearms officers were called out to Minster this morning.

  Friday, January 29 2010

  

  JLS....the sequel

  Legions of JLS fans disappointed at not getting tickets for two sell-out shows at Margate Winter Gardens have anonther chance to catch their idols in action.

  Friday, January 29 2010

  • Alleged sex attacker strikes in Ramsgate
  • Thanet MP wins expenses appeal
  • Unlocking new clues to Kent's cold cases
  • Turn that racket down!

  

  Stimson targets Vernon

  Gillingham boss Mark Stimson hopes to have sealed a permanent deal for Colchester striker Scott Vernon by the weekend.

  Friday, January 29 2010

  

  Gills look to put Accrington defeat firmly behind them

  Three points against Walsall on Saturday will further bury the memories of Accrington, according to Gills boss Mark Stimson.

  Friday, January 29 2010

  

  Stimson warns injured pair

  Gillingham manager Mark Stimson has warned injured pair Josh Gowling and Curtis Weston that the route back into the first team might be tough.

  Friday, January 29 2010

  

  Denly signs new deal at St Lawrence

  Opening batsman Joe Denly has agreed to extend his contract with Kent.

  Friday, January 29 2010

  • Dynamos eyeing 200th goal
  • 'Smalling owes Stones nothing'
  • Dent set for Bourne start
  • Stones have nothing to fear in Trophy clash

  

  Final homes on market in Maidstone development

  A final selection of three-bedroom houses from £207,495 and four-bedroom townhouses from £217,495 are for sale at Bryant Homes Queens Square development in Maidstone.

  Friday, January 29 2010

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