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‘It was a joy to play with Luque’

‘It was a joy to play with Luque’

George Elokobi has paid tribute to Joan Luque following his former Maidstone team-mate’s retirement, aged 32.

'That treehouse kept kids off their PlayStations - but it’s been destroyed with a chainsaw'

'That treehouse kept kids off their PlayStations - but it’s been destroyed with a chainsaw'

A teenagers’ treehouse which had a front door, tarpaulin roof and viewing platform has been taken down after it was classed as criminal damage.

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Demolition phase complete for multi-million pound regeneration project

Demolition phase complete for multi-million pound regeneration project

The building of 119 homes and four commercial units will get under way after the demolition phase of the multi-million pound project was completed.

Elokobi: We’re always looking

Elokobi: We’re always looking

Maidstone manager George Elokobi remains in the market to strengthen his squad.

Lorry park at M20 services could double in size

Lorry park at M20 services could double in size

Motorway services with a McDonald’s and Costa drive-thru could see its lorry park almost double in size if plans are approved.

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Empty town centre offices could be converted into housing

Empty town centre offices could be converted into housing

Five units in a purpose-built office block, that have been vacant for two years, could be converted to make 15 homes.

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Roundabout closure works completed ahead of schedule

Roundabout closure works completed ahead of schedule

A roundabout closure set to go on for three weeks has been completed earlier than anticipated.

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Buses delayed after three-vehicle crash near town centre

Buses delayed after three-vehicle crash near town centre

A road was closed and bus journeys were delayed after a three-vehicle crash near a busy town centre.

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Boss can help Gurung kick on

Boss can help Gurung kick on

Maidstone midfielder Bivesh Gurung says he’s ready to take more responsibility - and there’s no better inspiration than manager George Elokobi.

Football fixtures and results

Football fixtures and results

It’s FA Cup weekend for many of our teams, while the Southern Counties East Division 1 campaign kicks off. Find all the details here.

Tributes to ‘kind and positive’ man found in park

Tributes to ‘kind and positive’ man found in park

Tributes have been paid to a “positive and strong-spirited” young man who was found dead in a park.

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Man arrested after teenage girls approached in park

Man arrested after teenage girls approached in park

A man has been arrested on suspicion of a public order offence following reports of indecent behaviour towards teenagers.

Shopping centre goes on the market for £25m

Shopping centre goes on the market for £25m

One of Kent’s biggest shopping outdoor centres – which has been hit by several store closures – has been put up for sale.

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Road closed after car overturns in crash

Road closed after car overturns in crash

Police urged drivers to consider alternative routes due to significant congestion after a crash between two cars closed a road.

‘Is this restaurant really the Gem of Kent?’

‘Is this restaurant really the Gem of Kent?’

Our reporter paid a visit to a Turkish restaurant on a hot summer’s evening to find out if the venue lives up to its self-proclaimed title.

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Jelf: Let’s see what can be achieved

Jelf: Let’s see what can be achieved

Maidstone racer Ben Jelf will go in search of his 17th British title at the CPA British Sprint Championship at the weekend.

Missing teens safely located

Missing teens safely located

Two teenagers who went missing from their homes have been found, police say.

Plans for cafe and florist at crematorium

Plans for cafe and florist at crematorium

An application to convert a shed at a crematorium into two new businesses has been considered, but not yet approved.

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Emergency services called to supermarket

Emergency services called to supermarket

A large emergency services response was called to a supermarket after a person collapsed.

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Council explains appearance of ‘useless’ gate

Council explains appearance of ‘useless’ gate

A council has confirmed the reason for a metal gate that has mysteriously been installed in a recreation ground.

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