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Stones boss wants four new faces

Stones boss wants four new faces

Hakan Hayrettin is targeting four new signings after Maidstone’s capitulation at Wrexham.

Villagers' anger as final stage of 'monstrosity' development approved

Villagers' anger as final stage of 'monstrosity' development approved

An unpopular retirement development, dubbed a "monstrosity" by villagers, has been given to go ahead to finish its controversial 155-home project.

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Warning as danger algae confirmed on river

Warning as danger algae confirmed on river

The public has been told to stay clear of a 12km stretch of river after blooms of poisonous Blue Green algae were confirmed.

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Third schoolboy arrested over town centre blaze

Third schoolboy arrested over town centre blaze

A third child has been arrested after a fire was started in the town centre.

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Dad remains in hospital as suspect appears in court

Dad remains in hospital as suspect appears in court

A man is due to appear in court in connection with a violent assault which took place outside a pub.

Car badly damaged after crashing into house

Car badly damaged after crashing into house

A road is partially blocked after the driver of a Ford Fiesta lost control and ploughed into a house.

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Motorcyclist flown to hospital after crash

Motorcyclist flown to hospital after crash

A motorcyclist has been taken to a London hospital after a crash on the A20.

Bus drivers to strike over pay

Bus drivers to strike over pay

An overwhelming majority of Arriva bus drivers have voted to take industrial action.

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Sheep and alpacas killed by dogs in late night attack

Sheep and alpacas killed by dogs in late night attack

Two alpacas and two sheep died in two separate attacks in nearby fields.

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Two children arrested after town centre fire

Two children arrested after town centre fire

Two children have been arrested after a town centre fire sparked a huge emergency response.

Victim of pub attack left fighting for his life

Victim of pub attack left fighting for his life

The victim of an attack outside a pub has been described as a "kind and gentle giant" by his family.

Drink drive arrest after person cut free from crash

Drink drive arrest after person cut free from crash

A woman has been arrested on suspicion of drink driving after a three-car crash shut a road.

'We posed for so many photos, my cheeks hurt'

'We posed for so many photos, my cheeks hurt'

Party entertainers brought princess magic to a high street with a parade for children.

Car seized after driver runs from police

Car seized after driver runs from police

A driver who fled from police after being pulled over has had his car seized.

Powerboat racers star

Powerboat racers star

Kent powerboat outfit Team Jelf won gold and silver medals at the British Sprint Championship in Bedford.

Former headmaster's house and library to be turned into 'modern home'

Former headmaster's house and library to be turned into 'modern home'

Plans to turn a former library and headmaster's house into a house have been submitted to the council.

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'Unimaginative, poor and dull...'

'Unimaginative, poor and dull...'

A parish council has slammed plans for new homes in a village as "unimaginative, poor and dull".

'One punch and he went down'

'One punch and he went down'

A landlord has told how he rushed to give first aid to a man felled by a single blow outside his pub.

Great Britain win team gold at European Championships

Great Britain win team gold at European Championships

Three Kent gymnasts are seeking more medals after winning team gold at the European Championships in Munich.

Baby harms himself because of anti-social neighbourhood

Baby harms himself because of anti-social neighbourhood

A family says problems with antisocial behaviour in the block of flats where they live has impacted their baby's health and made them want to move.

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