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Drivers ignore road closure to pass bridge closed for repair

Drivers ignore road closure to pass bridge closed for repair

A water company has issued a warning after drivers were spotted shifting moving barriers to cross a 'centuries old' bridge closed for repair.

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Notorious park to be shut at night

Notorious park to be shut at night

A troublesome park which has been at the centre of a number of anti-social behaviour incidents will be shut at night after gates were installed.

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Ex-Watford striker helping the Stones

Ex-Watford striker helping the Stones

George Elokobi’s coaching staff at Maidstone includes a former Premier League striker who holds a Uefa Pro Licence.

Football fixtures and results

Football fixtures and results

Catch up with the latest football fixtures and results here.

The village that has learned to live without water

The village that has learned to live without water

Residents and business in a village say they are fed up after being plagued by a number of water shortages over the last year.

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Village club named best in the country

Village club named best in the country

A village's community pub has been named club of the year by the Campaign for Real Ale.

Wartime visitor centre to feature in new school block

Wartime visitor centre to feature in new school block

A grammar school has received permission to open a new Second World War visitor's centre as part of a new teaching block.

Suspected burglar accused of 'posing as a gardener'

Suspected burglar accused of 'posing as a gardener'

A man has been charged in connection with allegations he targeted elderly victims living on their own.

NatWest to close more Kent branches

NatWest to close more Kent branches

The county is to lose three more branches within months as the bank confirms its latest round of closures.

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Amazing Grace on course for World T20 glory

Amazing Grace on course for World T20 glory

Kent all-rounder Grace Scrivens will be looking to lead England into the final of the inaugural Under-19 Women’s World T20 Cup this weekend.

Stones drop to foot of table before facing Torquay

Stones drop to foot of table before facing Torquay

Maidstone have slipped to the foot of the National League going into this weekend's match at relegation rivals Torquay.

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Light festival to help beat winter blues

Light festival to help beat winter blues

The Light Up Festival, with a lantern parade, colourful displays and stilt walkers, aims to bring people together and help boost well-being.

Roads to close for hole repairs

Roads to close for hole repairs

A road and a bridge a mile apart are to under go repairs to fix a pothole and a potential sinkhole.

Road shut for 11 days due to new homes a mile away

Road shut for 11 days due to new homes a mile away

A junction is to be widened to allow for extra traffic from a new development of more than 400 homes.

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Delays on Blue Bell Hill

Delays on Blue Bell Hill

Drivers told to approach with caution after crash stops traffic on A229.

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Lorry and car crash on A249 heading towards Maidstone

Lorry and car crash on A249 heading towards Maidstone

Longer delays than normal warned on A249 following lorry and car crash.

Reality check for Maidstone

Reality check for Maidstone

George Elokobi said there was no hiding away from the situation facing Maidstone following an eighth successive National League defeat.

Girl, 12, attacked outside Poundland

Girl, 12, attacked outside Poundland

The mum of a young girl who was attacked outside a town centre store has said people will need to wear stab vests soon to be safe.

Report: Stones crash to Shots defeat

Report: Stones crash to Shots defeat

Maidstone’s relegation worries deepened after losing at home to Aldershot.

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Parish councillor disqualified – but troubles are not over

Parish councillor disqualified – but troubles are not over

A troubled parish council has lost four councillors - three have resigned and one has been disqualified for non-attendance.

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