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CCTV released after phone stolen from business

CCTV released after phone stolen from business

Police are appealing for information after a mobile phone was stolen from a business after a member of staff was distracted.

Burnt-out river restaurant to be towed away

Burnt-out river restaurant to be towed away

A burnt out barge moored on a Kent river will finally be removed after being seriously damaged in a blaze.

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Idris Elba returns to Kent nightclub

Idris Elba returns to Kent nightclub

Golden Globe-winning actor Idris Elba is set to DJ at a Kent nightclub.

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Vigil highlights crisis in maternity services

Vigil highlights crisis in maternity services

A midwife has revealed the pressures facing staff as vigils across England are held amid fears understaffing is making the service unsafe.

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Stores start late night opening in Christmas run-up

Stores start late night opening in Christmas run-up

Two big shopping malls have unveiled their extra trading hours as we start to think about the Christmas shopping task ahead.

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Idris Elba poses for pictures after DJ set

Idris Elba poses for pictures after DJ set

The actor and DJ, said to be in talks to play a Bond villain, found the time to meet volunteers on a night shift.

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Crews called to town centre blaze

Crews called to town centre blaze

Firefighters were on the scene of a fire in a town centre for almost two hours.

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Hak: About time we had a bit of luck

Hak: About time we had a bit of luck

Hakan Hayrettin didn’t care how the points came as Maidstone ended their winless run.

'Ladies' night' socials a hit with climbers

'Ladies' night' socials a hit with climbers

A climbing centre is breaking down barriers by attracting more women into the sport thanks to dedicated sessions, our reporter went to find out more.

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Report: Victory at last for the Stones

Report: Victory at last for the Stones

Maidstone claimed their first league win in seven games with a nervy victory over Chippenham.

Devastating fire does not stop teen's Christmas light display

Devastating fire does not stop teen's Christmas light display

A teenager who holds an annual Christmas lights display for a homeless charity, had to start from scratch, after a fire destroyed the decorations.

Football fixtures and results

Football fixtures and results

Catch up with all this week's football fixtures and results.

Town gets festive with Christmas lights switch on

Town gets festive with Christmas lights switch on

Families and entertainers are gathering for a town's Christmas lights switch on, after last year's event was cancelled because of Covid-19.

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Wildlife charity targeted in late-night break-in

Wildlife charity targeted in late-night break-in

CCTV footage shows two people breaking into the yard of a wildlife organisation and swiping tools worth £8,000.

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Early closure of County Town barracks denied

Early closure of County Town barracks denied

Rumours that an army barracks earmarked for housing may shut before the scheduled date of 2027 have been denied.

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Museum receives 'very generous' donation

Museum receives 'very generous' donation

Councillors voted unanimously to approve plans this week which will see its archaeological display updated.

Residents on payment strike over 'excessive' service charges

Residents on payment strike over 'excessive' service charges

Six leaseholders are taking legal action against a housing association after service fees for their flats leapt £100 leaving them asking 'for what?'.

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Stones boss may be struggling for numbers this weekend

Stones boss may be struggling for numbers this weekend

Manager Hakan Hayrettin may be left counting the bodies he has available for this weekend’s match - with illness sweeping through Maidstone’s squad.

'We are 100% vegan'

'We are 100% vegan'

Today sees a new style of coffee shop open in the County Town.

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Councillor quits Labour group

Councillor quits Labour group

A sixth councillor at Maidstone has resigned his party whip.

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