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Kent FA Grassroots Workforce awards

Kent FA Grassroots Workforce awards

The winners of the Kent FA Grassroots Workforce awards have been announced.

Flat fire ‘caused by faulty toaster’

Flat fire ‘caused by faulty toaster’

Firefighters were called to put out a kitchen blaze in a town which it’s believed started due to a faulty appliance.

‘Orange flames’ seen as fire crews battle house blaze

‘Orange flames’ seen as fire crews battle house blaze

Two people have been treated by medics after a house blaze, as firefighters continue to damp down hotspots at the scene.

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Declutter your home and help others

Declutter your home and help others

A new council-backed service will collect unwanted clothing and other items from your doorstep for free and send them to charity.

All for one and one for all as theatre takes to the road

All for one and one for all as theatre takes to the road

The swashbuckling adventure of The Three Musketeers will play out across 10 outdoor venues this summer.

Blair: Stones move about respect

Blair: Stones move about respect

Summer signing Aaron Blair is happy to be at Maidstone after claiming he was shown a lack of respect by his former club.

Pub land for sale could be turned into homes

Pub land for sale could be turned into homes

A patch of land belonging to a pub has been put up for sale, despite bosses saying they’d have liked to expand the beer garden.

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Nightmare neighbour evicted after ‘violent disturbances and all day noise’

Nightmare neighbour evicted after ‘violent disturbances and all day noise’

A closure notice has been extended for a flat plagued by anti-social behaviour with the former tenant now evicted.

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Council’s U-turn over quarry expansion plans

Council’s U-turn over quarry expansion plans

A local authority under new leadership has made a U-turn on its stance to extend a quarry amid concerns it will impact an ancient woodland.

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Machete burglars jailed after vicious attack on grandad

Machete burglars jailed after vicious attack on grandad

Three thugs who left one victim with a wound down to bone have been locked up after a terrifying night of violence.

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Stones sign two keepers

Stones sign two keepers

Maidstone have moved on from FA Cup hero Lucas Covolan - signing two goalkeepers in one day.

Hill savours Goodwood return

Hill savours Goodwood return

Platts Heath’s BTCC title hopeful Jake Hill once more took to the iconic estate for this year’s Festival of Speed.

‘I won’t stop until KCC pay for my pothole damage’

‘I won’t stop until KCC pay for my pothole damage’

A 73-year-old woman has vowed to take the county council to court if it doesn’t pay up more than £500 for pothole damage to her car.

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Travellers spotted in former park and ride site

Travellers spotted in former park and ride site

Landowners are working to get an eviction notice for several travellers who have parked on a car park.

‘Parents who can afford a holiday will just pay the fine’

‘Parents who can afford a holiday will just pay the fine’

A head teacher has said fines aren’t enough to stop families from going on holiday in term time, as stats reveal the number of parents being fined.

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Road blocked after car ends up on roof in crash

Road blocked after car ends up on roof in crash

Emergency services were called after a car ended up flipping on its roof after a crash involving a parked vehicle.

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Pictures show mess left in town centre after Euros final

Pictures show mess left in town centre after Euros final

Betting slips and fast food wrappers were left in a town centre in the aftermath of England’s defeat in the Euros.

Yellow weather warning for rain issued

Yellow weather warning for rain issued

A yellow weather warning for rain has been lifted following heavy downpours across the county.

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After 27 years, residents told: ‘Your bins are too big to be emptied’

After 27 years, residents told: ‘Your bins are too big to be emptied’

Residents of a retirement complex have been forced to pay £1,200 for new bins after being told the old ones did not meet a council’s specifications.

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'Disgraceful’ plans for controversial 42 home development approved

'Disgraceful’ plans for controversial 42 home development approved

Proposals to build new homes near a busy road and hospital – which were previously slammed by residents – have been given the green light.

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