Danny King

Danny King's death was "unlawful killing"

A coroner has ruled that the death of Danny King was an "unlawful killing". An inquest was held today into the shooting of the father-of-four at his home in Medina Road, Ditton. The 51-year-old was shot four times on October...

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Zoe O'Kelly

Pupils and colleagues remember a "big-hearted" teacher

An ebullient and “big-hearted” PE teacher who inspired enthusiasm in all her students, Zoe O’Kelly was this week remembered by...

Building destroyed by fire

Building destroyed by fire

A barn conversion was badly damaged by fire this morning. At one point, six fire crews were fighting the blaze...

Expect the worst - anything else is a bonus

Expect the worst - anything else is a bonus

2008 was a truly bad year for the economy. But, asks business editor Trevor Sturgess , will 2009 be any...

Flowers placed outside the house where Mr Roots and Mrs O'Kelly died

Daughter's tribute to her lovely dad

A grieving daughter has spoken of her family’s heartache at losing a generous and lovely father and husband. Father-of-three David...

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Kent Messenger Sport

Maidstone chairman Paul Bowden-Brown says the club are staying at Sittingbourne for the immediate future

Stones dismiss ground move rumours

Maidstone United chairman Paul Bowden-Brown has rubbished rumours they could play elsewhere in the county by confirming a three-year extension is in place with landlords Sittingbourne to stay at Bourne Park. Rumours have linked the Ryman League Premier Division club...

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Maidstone progress to indoor finals

Maidstone progress to indoor finals

Maidstone reached the finals of the English Indoor Hockey League at Slough later this month, after finishing third in Mens...

Aylesford Bulls do battle with Whitstable on Saturday

Bulls progress in Kent Cup but at a cost

Aylesford Bulls romped to a 65-12 Kent Cup win over Whitstable on Saturday, but lost Paul Hyland and prop forward...

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Kent Messenger Paper News

MP to open workplace training offices

SITTINGBOURNE MP Derek Wyatt (Lab) will open the new offices of training provider UKE Learning on Friday, January 23. The...

Body found at railway station

THE body of a man has been discovered at Barming Railway Station. Kent Police and British Transport Police were called...

Traffic hold-up after collision

A CRASH caused delays to traffic on the A249 near the Stockbury roundabout on Tuesday for the second time in...

Relaxing time for babies

MUMS and dads are welcome to join the fun of regular baby massage sessions at Murston Children's Centre at Murston...

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