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Road closed by large sinkhole

Road closed by large sinkhole

A sinkhole has opened up near a primary school, forcing a road closure in an area hit by similar problems over the years.

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Families 'shaken' as police arrest man at Toby Carvery

Families 'shaken' as police arrest man at Toby Carvery

Police arrested a man at a restaurant after commotion broke out as families tucked into meals.

Town centre restaurant opens after revamp

Town centre restaurant opens after revamp

A popular town centre Gurkha restaurant has reopened after an expansion saw it take over the neighbouring music store.

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Part of M20 closed after lorry spill

Part of M20 closed after lorry spill

Part of the M20 has been closed after a lorry spilled diesel onto the carriageway.

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Eight weeks of roadworks to cause town centre disruption

Eight weeks of roadworks to cause town centre disruption

Motorists face two months of disruption as KCC starts work on a busy junction.

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Reason retires from football

Reason retires from football

Former Maidstone and Dover midfielder Jai Reason has announced his retirement, aged 32.

Arnold's first-team debut

Arnold's first-team debut

Academy player Josh Arnold is hungry for more after making his Maidstone debut.

Tour company to close after 25 years

Tour company to close after 25 years

A community travel firm that has brought joy to thousands has just three trips left before it closes.

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'Our fight for last remaining green space'

'Our fight for last remaining green space'

Campaigners are moving to the final stage of their battle to have a vacant field declared their village green.

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'David Bowie, me and the 1960s' Kent music scene...'

'David Bowie, me and the 1960s' Kent music scene...'

A band leader has written his memoirs of 67 years in the music business – including his dealings with superstar David Bowie.

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Ellul injury adds to Hak's frustration

Ellul injury adds to Hak's frustration

Joe Ellul suffered a suspected fractured cheekbone as Maidstone’s wretched luck with injuries continued at Boreham Wood.

Anger over ward boundary changes

Anger over ward boundary changes

A proposal that would see one Kent village divided from its cemetery and war memorial has been described as ridiculous.

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Report: Stones' winless run continues

Report: Stones' winless run continues

Maidstone's winless run stretched to five matches after losing the evening kick-off at Boreham Wood.

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The town where homelessness is up 80%

The town where homelessness is up 80%

There has been an 'alarming' increase in the number of people needing urgent help with housing as the cost of living crisis bites.

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Eight fire engines sent to tackle flat blaze

Eight fire engines sent to tackle flat blaze

Fire crews in eight engines and a height vehicle spent nearly six hours tackling a blaze at a block of flats.

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Nigel joins Hall of Fame

Nigel joins Hall of Fame

Nigel Thirkell says it’s an honour to be inducted into the National Village Cup Hall of Fame.

Stones call for gambling ban

Stones call for gambling ban

Maidstone United have become the first National League club to call for a ban on all gambling advertising and sponsorship in football.

Fast rail journeys could mean property market boom

Fast rail journeys could mean property market boom

A new sub-hour service to London will bring more business to Kent and attract house buyers from the capital.

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Football fixtures and results

Football fixtures and results

Check out this week's football fixtures and results.

Hak battling Stones injury woes

Hak battling Stones injury woes

Hakan Hayrettin says he’s never known an injury list like the one he’s contending with at Maidstone.

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