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Leisure centre’s soft play area reopens after revamp

Leisure centre’s soft play area reopens after revamp

A soft play area has reopened with a new theme and cafe as part of multi-million-pound upgrades at a leisure centre.

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‘We keep having to close our school because of water problems - it’s not fair on the families’

‘We keep having to close our school because of water problems - it’s not fair on the families’

A special needs school may be forced to fork out “tens of thousands of pounds” after being hit with water supply issues.

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Ticketmaster announced as annual fireworks night effigy

Ticketmaster announced as annual fireworks night effigy

A large effigy of a popular ticket sales site will go up in flames at an annual bonfire event.

‘Bridge closure is turning school runs into two-hour detours’

‘Bridge closure is turning school runs into two-hour detours’

The closure of an ancient bridge is causing delays to motorists’ and residents’ journey times.

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‘Turning offices into homes is putting too much strain on our schools, GPs and more’

‘Turning offices into homes is putting too much strain on our schools, GPs and more’

A local authority has blasted the government’s planning policies for failing its residents.

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Stones to rotate for cup clash

Stones to rotate for cup clash

Manager George Elokobi admits Maidstone’s Kent Senior Cup tie at Welling will give him a chance to play some fringe players.

Former wedding venue to be turned into flats

Former wedding venue to be turned into flats

A businessman has won the right to convert his disused hotel into homes.

FA Trophy second round draw

FA Trophy second round draw

The draw has been made for the second round of the FA Trophy.

Nightclub and bar building up for auction

Nightclub and bar building up for auction

A prominent town centre nightclub building is set to go under the hammer next month.

Historic England rejects listed status for old school

Historic England rejects listed status for old school

Villagers’ attempts to have their old national school building listed have failed.

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Grab your shoulder pads - museum to host 1980s disco

Grab your shoulder pads - museum to host 1980s disco

Partygoers are set to be welcomed inside a museum that was first opened by the Victorians to boogie at an 80s disco night.

Elokobi: Plenty of unselfish work on display in home win

Elokobi: Plenty of unselfish work on display in home win

George Elokobi was pleased with the amount of unselfish work on display from Maidstone’s squad as they earned their first home league win this season.

Southern Counties East League weekend round-up

Southern Counties East League weekend round-up

Defender Tom Fitzgerald bagged a hat-trick in Corinthian’s Southern Counties East Premier Division win against Snodland.

Report: Stones claim first home league win this season

Report: Stones claim first home league win this season

Maidstone secured their first home National League South win of the season with a hard-fought victory against Hemel.

Boo! Where to see the best-decorated Halloween houses in Kent

Boo! Where to see the best-decorated Halloween houses in Kent

We’ve rounded up the most hauntingly-good displays in the county ahead of the spooky season.

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17,000 untaxed cars clamped in Kent by DVLA in blitz on offenders

17,000 untaxed cars clamped in Kent by DVLA in blitz on offenders

The number of untaxed vehicles being clamped in Kent has rocketed in a single year, official figures have revealed.

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New taxi licence plates to help keep women passengers safe

New taxi licence plates to help keep women passengers safe

A council is clamping down on taxi drivers who refuse to take passengers without cash or for short journeys.

Toddler hit by car returns home

Toddler hit by car returns home

A three-year-old who was airlifted to hospital after being hit by a car has been able to return home.

Jelf goes one better after sprint race drama

Jelf goes one better after sprint race drama

Maidstone powerboat racer Ben Jelf experienced an action-packed weekend as the F1H2O World Championship made a quick return to China.

Tayt’s made of sterner stuff

Tayt’s made of sterner stuff

Maidstone’s Tayt Trusty has shown he has resilience in spades - as well as talent - which will stand him in good stead for football’s ups and downs.

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