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Reoffending sex offender jailed for approaching schoolchildren at library

Reoffending sex offender jailed for approaching schoolchildren at library

A 64-year-old paedophile who breached a court order which banned him from being near children is back behind bars.

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A229 shut after crash

A229 shut after crash

Traffic was queuing and emergency services were called after a collision on a dual carriageway.

Ex-Premier League club owner makes offer for £25m shopping centre

Ex-Premier League club owner makes offer for £25m shopping centre

Frasers Group owner Mike Ashley, who also used to own Newcastle United, has reportedly made an offer for a multi-million pound shopping site.

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Smith taking his chance to shine

Smith taking his chance to shine

Young defender Sam Smith is grateful for the opportunity to show what he can do at Maidstone.

HMO plan for terraced street branded ‘insanity’ and ‘ludicrous’

HMO plan for terraced street branded ‘insanity’ and ‘ludicrous’

Plans for yet another house in multiple occupation in a street where one in 10 are already HMOs have been criticised by ward councillors.

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Teacher who gave pupil money and told her he loved her avoids ban

Teacher who gave pupil money and told her he loved her avoids ban

A teacher investigated by police for potentially grooming a young student could teach again after a misconduct panel decided not to ban him.

Teenager accused of stabbing man to death denies murder

Teenager accused of stabbing man to death denies murder

A 19-year-old woman who is charged with the murder of a 25-year-old man will argue that she acted in self-defence, a court has heard.

Bathstore demolished to make way for flats

Bathstore demolished to make way for flats

A former shop has been reduced to a pile of rubble after it was demolished to make way for a block of flats.

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Decision on inquiry to protect 37 acres of farmland due in coming days

Decision on inquiry to protect 37 acres of farmland due in coming days

The outcome of a public inquiry into a controversial application to protect a pocket of land from developers could be known in the coming days.

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‘I’ve created it and I will take it away’

‘I’ve created it and I will take it away’

George Elokobi says he will stop his Maidstone players going over to the fans at full-time after disrespect from the terraces.

Report: No way through for Maidstone

Report: No way through for Maidstone

Maidstone were held to a goalless draw at home to Hampton & Richmond on Tuesday night.

Concerns grow for missing man last seen a week ago

Concerns grow for missing man last seen a week ago

A man who was last seen a week ago is the subject of a police appeal for help to find him.

‘It’s pure magic’: Princess parade returns to town centre

‘It’s pure magic’: Princess parade returns to town centre

A princess-themed event was held in a town centre for both adults and children to enjoy.

Elokobi’s faith in Stones squad

Elokobi’s faith in Stones squad

George Elokobi won’t rush anyone back from injury as Maidstone prepare for their first midweek match of the season.

Bearsted mark anniversary

Bearsted mark anniversary

Bearsted CC believe they could be the oldest club in the country to be playing at their original home as they celebrate their 275th anniversary.

Charity ‘heartbroken’ after Shaun the Sheep sculptures wrecked

Charity ‘heartbroken’ after Shaun the Sheep sculptures wrecked

Two sculptures of the iconic animated character that were part of a huge charity art trail have been vandalised to the dismay of organisers.

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Kent-born Aussie Olympic star switches to Team GB

Kent-born Aussie Olympic star switches to Team GB

A Kent-born cyclist who won three medals for Australia at this summer’s Olympics will now represent Great Britain.

Man charged with possessing knife after ‘stabbing’

Man charged with possessing knife after ‘stabbing’

A victim was left with an injury “consistent with a stab wound” after a mid-afternoon “street fight”.

Manager ‘immensely proud’ as care home improves from ‘inadequate’ to ‘good’

Manager ‘immensely proud’ as care home improves from ‘inadequate’ to ‘good’

A care home has dramatically improved its standards and has been rated “good” in every category.

Former dance studio could become vets’ surgery

Former dance studio could become vets’ surgery

A vet says his new surgery will cater for cats and dogs but will also have a specialist service for exotic animals.

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