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K Sports bring in experienced duo

K Sports bring in experienced duo

Southern Counties East Premier Division side K Sports have announced their new management team.

Sports bar replaces notorious nightclub

Sports bar replaces notorious nightclub

A nightclub, which had its licence suspended after a murder nearby, has been transformed into a bar offering sports, games and brunch.

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Plans to revamp train stations announced

Plans to revamp train stations announced

Empty buildings at train stations could be transformed into shops, cafés and community projects under plans to improve the use of Kent's railways.

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The Parkrun venues in Kent still waiting for green light

The Parkrun venues in Kent still waiting for green light

A number of Parkruns in the county are yet to be given permission to restart despite pressure from the government on landowners to allow them to.

'It was supposed to be four years but we've given 21 years to town green'

'It was supposed to be four years but we've given 21 years to town green'

Two former teachers have spent 21 years transforming a community green, and have no plans of giving up soon, despite both being in their eighties.

Crook jailed after burgling pensioner's home four times

Crook jailed after burgling pensioner's home four times

A burglar who raided the home of a pensioner four times in a matter of weeks has been jailed.

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Conservatives grasp control at council's annual meeting

Conservatives grasp control at council's annual meeting

The newly appointed leader David Burton has moved swiftly to take charge at Maidstone.

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Sleep pods to help medics

Sleep pods to help medics

Exhausted hospital staff are now able to make use of new technology to grab a power nap on breaks or a sleep at the end of their shift.

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Woman taken to hospital after crash

Woman taken to hospital after crash

A road was closed after a vehicle collided with a parked car which left one person requiring hospital treatment.

Lanes reopen following emergency repairs

Lanes reopen following emergency repairs

Drivers faced delays after two lanes were closed on a motorway for emergency repairs to be carried out.

When 'John Major' and 'The Queen' attended Festival of Europe

When 'John Major' and 'The Queen' attended Festival of Europe

We recall the time thousands attended Kent's Festival of Europe, complete with celebs and lookalike politicians.

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Rates 'hell' due to 'wrong address on envelope' says landlord

Rates 'hell' due to 'wrong address on envelope' says landlord

A pub landlord has warned businesses to check details on pre-paid envelopes after a battle over his rates caused by, he says, an incorrect address.

Five signed up at Stones as talks continue

Five signed up at Stones as talks continue

Maidstone United boss Hakan Hayrettin is hoping to complete deals for more of last season’s squad after getting five signed up already.

Action plans drawn up for conservation areas

Action plans drawn up for conservation areas

A consultation has been launched to seek views on fresh appraisals of three conservation areas in rural villages.

Parking firm promises to make improvements

Parking firm promises to make improvements

A driver whose grandson was hit with multiple fines from a town centre car park says he raised his concerns over the new system from the start.

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Machete wielding burglars jailed

Machete wielding burglars jailed

Three men who terrorised victims with a machete and an axe during a violent burglary have been jailed.

Michael Portillo takes a punt on Kent castle

Michael Portillo takes a punt on Kent castle

Broadcaster and former MP Michael Portillo is back in Kent for the latest series of his Great British Railway Journeys on BBC Two.

'There have been 3 murders but I still feel safe here'

'There have been 3 murders but I still feel safe here'

An estate with an infamous reputation has been earmarked for a multi-million pound facelift - we visited the area to see what it's really like.

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Road closures begin to allow resurfacing

Road closures begin to allow resurfacing

A major route into a town is subject to overnight closures while planned repair work takes place over the coming weeks.

Mystery Kent man banks £1m lottery win

Mystery Kent man banks £1m lottery win

A man from Kent known only as 'Mr. C' has won a whopping £1m in a EuroMillions prize draw.

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