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Film crews spotted in town centre

Film crews spotted in town centre

Production crews and cameramen have been shooting in a town centre where a road was closed for the filming.

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Bike parking spaces installed across town centre

Bike parking spaces installed across town centre

New storage spaces for bicycles have been installed in a town to encourage more people to take up cycling and help reduce traffic and air pollution.

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Kent clubs speak out on Football Governance Bill

Kent clubs speak out on Football Governance Bill

Three Kent clubs have called on Kent MPs to “help save football”.

‘Thirsty’ burglar jailed for raid on home

‘Thirsty’ burglar jailed for raid on home

A burglar who walked into a house when he noticed an open door and pretended to need a glass of water when challenged has been jailed.

Pub chain opens countryside vineyard

Pub chain opens countryside vineyard

A vineyard offering guided tours with BBQ meals has opened in the county.

'I've become a beekeeper by accident!'

'I've become a beekeeper by accident!'

A retired engineer is planning to adopt a swarm of bees after thousands landed in the front garden of his house.

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Two taken to hospital after town centre attack

Two taken to hospital after town centre attack

The air ambulance was scrambled after two men were assaulted with ‘a metal object’.

Emergency services called to railway line after welfare concerns

Emergency services called to railway line after welfare concerns

Emergency services were called to the Maidstone East line following concerns for a person's welfare.

5,000 homes site could be an archaeological treasure trove

5,000 homes site could be an archaeological treasure trove

A leading archaeologist says the site of a 5,000 homes development site could conceal significant finds.

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'I came back from shopping to private parking sign outside my property’

'I came back from shopping to private parking sign outside my property’

A group of residents have hit out a private car parking company for “wrongly” putting up signs allowing permit holders to park there.

Troops march through streets as mayor inaugurated

Troops march through streets as mayor inaugurated

Troops have marched through the streets of the County Town today following the inauguration of the new mayor.

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‘They’re penalising old people – I’ve got a black bin full to the brim’

‘They’re penalising old people – I’ve got a black bin full to the brim’

A pensioner signed up to an assisted bin collection scheme hasn’t had her rubbish collected for more than six weeks, and says it “has been hell”.

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Residents left without water due to power outage

Residents left without water due to power outage

A power outage at a pumping station left a number of homes without water.

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Roundabout to close for more than two weeks

Roundabout to close for more than two weeks

A well-used roundabout is set to shut for improvement works as part of a £5m project.

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Care home set to close to make way for flats

Care home set to close to make way for flats

A care home with a 25-year history looks set to close and be replaced by homes.

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Football league line-ups confirmed for 2024/25

Football league line-ups confirmed for 2024/25

The line-up for next season’s non-league divisions has been released by the Football Association.

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Green and Lib Dems agree power deal

Green and Lib Dems agree power deal

A new coalition has been formed to run a borough council.

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Heading ban in youth football

Heading ban in youth football

Heading will be banned in all football matches for players aged under-9 from the start of next season.

‘A big win – but nothing more’

‘A big win – but nothing more’

The Mote's new captain Mike Ruffell hailed the composure and discipline displayed by his side away to local rivals Leeds & Broomfield.

Major gaffe sees candidate elected to council despite coming last

Major gaffe sees candidate elected to council despite coming last

A mix-up has led to the wrong person taking a seat on a council and only a High Court order can remove them.

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