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'I was 19 stone and unhappy, now I'm bossing it on stage'

'I was 19 stone and unhappy, now I'm bossing it on stage'

Georgie Copeman used to worry her weight would lead to diabetes, but her transformation has seen her impress in fitness modelling contests.

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Dad’s 90mph chase with kids in car

Dad’s 90mph chase with kids in car

A father-of-two took police on a car chase at speeds up to 90 mph - with his young children in the back of his vehicle.

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Saidou joins Spireites

Saidou joins Spireites

Midfielder Saidou Khan has joined one of the biggest clubs outside the Football League after leaving Maidstone.

Opening SCEFL fixtures announced

Opening SCEFL fixtures announced

Two of the Southern Counties East League's fancied sides will go head-to-head on the first day of the new season.

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Body found in large-scale river search

Body found in large-scale river search

A body has been found in the River Medway after emergency services were called to the water yesterday.

'Owner was no hoarder but was respected schoolmaster'

'Owner was no hoarder but was respected schoolmaster'

Details have emerged about the last occupant of a derelict Georgian home which was destroyed by a suspicious fire.

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Town centre knife bar used by police

Town centre knife bar used by police

Officers used technology to search for weapons as fans celebrated England's Euro 2020 semi-final win, just days after a stabbing.

Police search for man in river

Police search for man in river

Search teams are scouring the River Medway after a man was seen in the water.

Water use warning amid staycation fears

Water use warning amid staycation fears

South East Water has been warning its Kent customers about supplies, despite a wet start to the summer so far.

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FA Cup Extra Preliminary Round and Preliminary Round draws

FA Cup Extra Preliminary Round and Preliminary Round draws

The draws have been announced for the first two rounds of this season's FA Cup.

FA Vase First Qualifying Round and Second Qualifying Round draws

FA Vase First Qualifying Round and Second Qualifying Round draws

There's a number of all-Southern Counties East League ties in the FA Vase First Qualifying Round.

Stones sign Swindon defender

Stones sign Swindon defender

Maidstone have signed a defender with Football League experience.

Kent actor ‘couldn’t believe' football fans' reaction to Sweet Caroline

Kent actor ‘couldn’t believe' football fans' reaction to Sweet Caroline

An EastEnders star, born in Maidstone, has said he “couldn’t believe the reaction” when he performed for fans ahead of England’s semi-final game.

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Police, flares and people climbing trees...

Police, flares and people climbing trees...

As England booked their place in a first major final since 1966, here's how part of Kent reacted at the final whistle.

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Driver in 'serious condition' after crash

Driver in 'serious condition' after crash

A person was airlifted to hospital after a crash with a van, which resulted in a major road being closed in both directions.

Ellul sees the quality at Maidstone

Ellul sees the quality at Maidstone

Joe Ellul believes Maidstone have a stronger squad than last season.

Spate of thefts saw Tesco lose £700 of booze

Spate of thefts saw Tesco lose £700 of booze

Police have charged a 51-year-old after two supermarkets reported losing bottles of spirits worth hundreds.

Teen seriously injured in attack at funfair

Teen seriously injured in attack at funfair

A seventeen year-old needed surgery on serious facial wounds after being attacked at a funfair in a town park.

GP practice staff self-isolating

GP practice staff self-isolating

A doctors' surgery has warned routine appointments may be rescheduled due to staff shortages caused by Covid-19 and sickness.

Maidstone fixtures: Home comfort for Stones

Maidstone fixtures: Home comfort for Stones

Maidstone will start the season at home for the sixth year running.

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