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Bus driver strikes over as pay rise accepted

Bus driver strikes over as pay rise accepted

The long-running Arriva bus dispute has finally ended after drivers accepted an inflation-busting improved pay offer.

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Plan to build 100 homes and GP surgery at farm

Plan to build 100 homes and GP surgery at farm

Proposals have been put forward to demolish agricultural buildings to make way for a new estate.

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Hero neighbour runs into burning home

Hero neighbour runs into burning home

A mum has spoken of her family's trauma after they had to flee their home in their slippers when a fire broke out next door.

People found sleeping in pizza shop

People found sleeping in pizza shop

A takeaway franchisee and employer who allowed people to sleep in unsafe conditions have been fined in court.

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Suffering in silence: More than half of calls to 101 go unanswered

Suffering in silence: More than half of calls to 101 go unanswered

People have been left waiting for up to 40 minutes to get a response to their 101 call leaving many wondering if it's working at all.

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We don't feel under pressure

We don't feel under pressure

Terry Harris is confident Maidstone will turn the corner after rejecting any thoughts of pressure.

Report: Stones beaten again

Report: Stones beaten again

Maidstone’s miserable form continued as Southend brushed them aside at the Gallagher Stadium.

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Vandals threw shopping trolley on tracks

Vandals threw shopping trolley on tracks

A train struck a shopping trolley which was blocking railway tracks forcing services to be cancelled.

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Fire crews called to house blaze

Fire crews called to house blaze

Smoke was seen pouring from the first-floor of a detached home after a fire broke out.

Man injured in mugging

Man injured in mugging

Police and paramedics were called after a man was reportedly assaulted and had his phone stolen.

Cash help for families hosting Ukrainians

Cash help for families hosting Ukrainians

The county council is taking action to try to lessen the impact of Ukrainian refugee families losing their English sponsors.

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TV date for Stones

TV date for Stones

Maidstone's first game of 2023 has been selected for live TV coverage.

'70,000 adults in Kent are drinking at double the safe levels'

'70,000 adults in Kent are drinking at double the safe levels'

Kent hosts an exhibition of the 75-year history of Alcoholics Anonymous

It's a mini adventure

It's a mini adventure

The Mini World Cup at Maidstone’s Gallagher Stadium was a huge success.

Work to start on five-star Mu Mu boutique hotel

Work to start on five-star Mu Mu boutique hotel

The boss of a popular nightclub says he is about to begin building a luxury Soho-style hotel and pizzeria in a Kent town centre.

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Man in 50s suffers head injury in attack

Man in 50s suffers head injury in attack

Police are investigating after a victim was left in hospital after being assaulted on private property.

Man cleared of two rapes at nightclub

Man cleared of two rapes at nightclub

A 24-year-old accused of carrying out serious sexual assaults has been acquitted by a jury.

Cafe and vape store close suddenly

Cafe and vape store close suddenly

Two businesses in a shopping centre have closed after being repossessed by their landlord.

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Suspected drug dealer arrested after speeding stop

Suspected drug dealer arrested after speeding stop

A suspected drug dealer has been arrested after being stopped for speeding.

Village locked in row over 'Project A' faces third by-election

Village locked in row over 'Project A' faces third by-election

Voters will soon be going to the polls again in a village divided by a row between tennis players and allotment holders.

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