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‘Untouchable’ father and son jailed after cocaine bust

‘Untouchable’ father and son jailed after cocaine bust

A father and son who were part of an organised crime group supplying vast amounts of cocaine have been jailed.

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Free park-and-ride for hospital users

Free park-and-ride for hospital users

A medical trust is launching free park-and-ride shuttle services to its hospitals in the New Year.

Government looking to act after food ratings investigation shock

Government looking to act after food ratings investigation shock

An MP is calling for law change on food hygiene rating displays after an investigation by KentOnline and the Local Democracy Reporting Service.

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More double yellow lines on the way

More double yellow lines on the way

People are being asked to give their views on proposals for double yellow lines in their streets.

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M20 to shut while Operation Brock lifted

M20 to shut while Operation Brock lifted

The controversial 50mph contraflow which closed lanes on the motorway is being lifted tonight.

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SEN school rated ‘outstanding’ for second time running

SEN school rated ‘outstanding’ for second time running

A school for special education needs children has scored top marks again in a recent Ofsted inspection.

Goalkeeper Lenny: My Stones debut as a centre-forward

Goalkeeper Lenny: My Stones debut as a centre-forward

Goalkeeper Lenny Holden will never forget the moment he made his league debut for Maidstone as an outfield player.

Elokobi on big Stones victory

Elokobi on big Stones victory

George Elokobi couldn’t have asked for more after Maidstone thumped Farnborough in their final home game of 2024.

‘Our family has fought fires for four generations - even after tragedy hit’

‘Our family has fought fires for four generations - even after tragedy hit’

Four generations of one family have been fighting a town’s fires for over 120 years - with one making the ultimate sacrifice.

Report: Keeper makes debut up front as Stones thrash Boro

Report: Keeper makes debut up front as Stones thrash Boro

Back-up goalkeeper Lenny Holden made his league debut as a striker as Maidstone demolished promotion rivals Farnborough.

‘Selfish’ driver fined for using blue badge she found in car park

‘Selfish’ driver fined for using blue badge she found in car park

A 39-year-old motorist has been told to pay more than £1,000 for using a cancelled disability badge she found in a car park.

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‘Sewage spillage has left me with 100 bales of rotting hay’

‘Sewage spillage has left me with 100 bales of rotting hay’

A farmer claims he has been left in the lurch by Southern Water after a sewage spillage ran through his farmyard and “soaked and ruined” it.

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Care home creates life-size immersive Dickensian street scene

Care home creates life-size immersive Dickensian street scene

A maintenance manager has built a spectacular Dickensian Christmas display for care home residents to enjoy.

Mum rushed to hospital after allergic reaction to rubber band in Chinese takeaway

Mum rushed to hospital after allergic reaction to rubber band in Chinese takeaway

An asthmatic mum was rushed to hospital with a life-threatening allergic reaction after chewing on a rubber band in her Chinese takeaway.

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‘We are all one step away from being homeless’

‘We are all one step away from being homeless’

A “lifeline” charity is in need of donations to support those without a warm bed, enough food and a shoulder to lean on this Christmas.

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Football fixtures and results

Football fixtures and results

Catch up with all the latest football fixtures and results here.

Road closed after accident outside village pub

Road closed after accident outside village pub

A road was closed in both directions following an accident outside a rural pub.

Kent pool named best in the UK

Kent pool named best in the UK

A council’s newly refurbished splash pool has won a national award.

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£60m regeneration project taking shape

£60m regeneration project taking shape

Phase one of a huge development project is ready to see the start of construction of the first affordable homes.

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Bodkin’s testimonial honour as midfielder looks back on his career

Bodkin’s testimonial honour as midfielder looks back on his career

Former Maidstone favourite Matt Bodkin has been reflecting on some golden days as he prepares for his testimonial next week.

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