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'When the gaffer needs me, I'll be ready'

'When the gaffer needs me, I'll be ready'

Maidstone skipper George Elokobi says he’ll be ready whenever he’s needed after making his comeback.

Schoolhouse sells for double asking price

Schoolhouse sells for double asking price

Villagers are trying to get a former library listed to safeguard it from demolition after an unidentified buyer snapped it up at auction.

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Hak reveals online abuse over Pavey omission

Hak reveals online abuse over Pavey omission

Maidstone manager Hakan Hayrettin says he received online abuse over his reluctance to play Alfie Pavey this season.

Maidstone's grant boost

Maidstone's grant boost

Maidstone Hockey Club hope to have their new synthetic pitch ready for the start of next season.

Football community rocked by death of 'one of their own'

Football community rocked by death of 'one of their own'

Tributes have been paid to a man who died after a fight broke out in a town centre.

Rugby team says new community centre 'will kill club'

Rugby team says new community centre 'will kill club'

A rugby club has shared their hopes for their clubhouse which is at risk of demolition.

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Stones skipper returns

Stones skipper returns

Maidstone captain George Elokobi is back in business after four months out.

Two bailed after man 'seriously injured' in town centre fight

Two bailed after man 'seriously injured' in town centre fight

Two men have been bailed after a man was left with serious injuries following a town centre fight.

Swans left coated in oil after serious River Medway spill

Swans left coated in oil after serious River Medway spill

Dozens of swans and geese have been left covered in oil after a serious spill on the River Medway.

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Drug dealer jailed after photo blunder

Drug dealer jailed after photo blunder

A man has been jailed after accidentally showing police images of a cannabis farm which uncovered a hidden drugs stash.

Widow's bid to track down 1980s Valentine

Widow's bid to track down 1980s Valentine

A Kent widow is on a mission to find her old Valentine, who worked at stations, back in the 80s and 90s.

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Man died after 'stepping in front of lorry'

Man died after 'stepping in front of lorry'

A man who died after being hit by a lorry outside a hospital is thought to have "stepped in front of it", an inquest has heard.

Team of the week

Team of the week

Find out who's in KentOnline's team of the week and vote for your star man.

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Van driver 'flees' M20 crash

Van driver 'flees' M20 crash

A man has been arrested on suspicion of driving while intoxicated after a crash which closed a motorway slip-road for two hours.

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Delivery driver attacked and van stolen

Delivery driver attacked and van stolen

Police are appealing for witnesses after a delivery driver was attacked while out on his rounds and had his van stolen.

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Serious oil spill still under investigation

Serious oil spill still under investigation

A serious oil spill which closed part of the River Medway is still under investigation amid concerns it was 'illegally dumped down a drain'.

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Delays on road after three-car crash

Delays on road after three-car crash

Officers are at the scene of a crash involving three vehicles near a station.

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Care centre could take 100-plus residents

Care centre could take 100-plus residents

A council is considering whether to allow a new care home on a site that does not accord with its Local Plan.

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Family's bid for first holiday abroad as dad fights cruel disease

Family's bid for first holiday abroad as dad fights cruel disease

A Kent family devastated by the rare and incurable Huntington's disease are hoping to raise enough money to go on their first holiday abroad.

Serious oil spill prompts river slipway closure

Serious oil spill prompts river slipway closure

An investigation has been launched after a serious oil spill prompted a slipway closure along the River Medway amid fears for boats and wildlife.

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