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Demolition begins at listed town centre garage

Demolition begins at listed town centre garage

After two years of planning, demolition work as part of a multi-million pound revamp of a listed former town centre car garage is under way.

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Body found near town centre hotel

Body found near town centre hotel

Police and paramedics were called after reports a man's body had been discovered in an alleyway.

Crash on A249 causes delays

Crash on A249 causes delays

A two-vehicle collision on the A249 has caused long tailbacks.

Ellul: Stones my final club

Ellul: Stones my final club

Supporters’ player-of-the-year Joe Ellul says Maidstone will be his last club.

Sean joins Sam as a pro

Sean joins Sam as a pro

Maidstone boxer Sean Noakes has followed in brother Sam’s footsteps by turning professional.

People facing two-year wait for a guide dog

People facing two-year wait for a guide dog

A sight-loss charity has launched a recruitment drive for volunteers to help raise puppies amid a shortage.

Music shop shuts after 19 years

Music shop shuts after 19 years

The pandemic and business uncertainty has proved the swansong for a town's music store.

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Consultation dates added over garden village after leaflet fiasco

Consultation dates added over garden village after leaflet fiasco

A council has announced extra consultation events for a development it is behind, after a blunder meant many neighbours were not informed.

'Drink lots of tea (sometimes with whisky)'

'Drink lots of tea (sometimes with whisky)'

A Second World War veteran has celebrated turning 102 with four generations of her family.

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Casey: We know what it takes

Casey: We know what it takes

Terry Casey says Maidstone will be better prepared for the challenges of National League football this time.

Sinkhole closes road for 7 days

Sinkhole closes road for 7 days

A road, which has been blocked in both directions after a sinkhole appeared, is set to be closed for a week.

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Bike yobs sought after dog walker knocked out

Bike yobs sought after dog walker knocked out

A dog walker who flagged down motorbike riders pulling a wheelie along a closed road was attacked and punched during an unprovoked assault.

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How householders waiting for energy rebate can claim money

How householders waiting for energy rebate can claim money

Council tax payers who don't use direct debit are waiting for their £150 rebate but will not receive it automatically.

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Clothing concerns after patient's hospital death

Clothing concerns after patient's hospital death

A prevention of future deaths report has been issued after a woman killed herself while staying at a mental health hospital.

Indian restaurant reopens after 10-month closure

Indian restaurant reopens after 10-month closure

A popular eatery has celebrated its return after being shut for nearly a year as the site was split to open a new Tesco store next door.

'Goal will stay in hearts of Stones fans forever'

'Goal will stay in hearts of Stones fans forever'

George Elokobi marked the final game of his long career with a special goal and vowed to watch it back “more than a million times”.

Conservatives secure control of Maidstone council

Conservatives secure control of Maidstone council

A former Tory councillor has rejoined the party to ensure the Conservatives keep control of a key borough.

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Police officer attacked by metal theft suspects

Police officer attacked by metal theft suspects

An officer was left with nasty injuries after suspected thieves reportedly attacked them after stealing metal piping from an air conditioning unit.

Hak named manager-of-the-month

Hak named manager-of-the-month

Title-winning Maidstone boss Hakan Hayrettin has collected another award after being named National South manager-of-the-month for April.

Get in the pink as Race for Life returns

Get in the pink as Race for Life returns

A popular charity event to support Cancer Research returns to Kent this summer, with residents invited to don something pink across the finish line.

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