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The fairytale continues for Maidstone teenager

The fairytale continues for Maidstone teenager

Max Sutton has enjoyed a brief taste of life in the Maidstone United first team and can’t wait for more.

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Kidnap riddle as teenage girls found in van

Kidnap riddle as teenage girls found in van

Three teenagers have been arrested after a kidnap allegation made by a boy driving a van with two girls inside.

Guilty plea over town centre killing

Guilty plea over town centre killing

The killer of a 55-year-old who died following an assault last summer is to be sentenced after admitting his manslaughter.

Horror of war to be brought back to life

Horror of war to be brought back to life

Historical advisor to Hollywood directors Steven Spielberg and Sam Mendes to recreate First World War trenches here in Kent.

Learning curve for new badminton pairing

Learning curve for new badminton pairing

Sevenoaks' Rory Easton and his new playing partner were up against it at the All England Open badminton Championships.

Family flee in fear after power substation explosion

Family flee in fear after power substation explosion

A grandmother has been left with a hole in her roof of the house she just moved in to thanks to debris from an 'exploding' sub station.

Football League ambition for Stones youngster

Football League ambition for Stones youngster

Perri Iandolo is keen to follow in the footsteps of his older brother after signing a first-team contract at Maidstone United.

Backlash after minibus 'full of children' overturns

Backlash after minibus 'full of children' overturns

A councillor has described village roads as 'totally unacceptable' after a minibus carrying children crashed into a resident's front garden.

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Sweet treats delivered to 'Little Heroes'

Sweet treats delivered to 'Little Heroes'

A dessert company has surprised children who have shown courage and bravery through the lockdown by giving away free ice creams.

Tent restaurant ready to relaunch outdoor dining

Tent restaurant ready to relaunch outdoor dining

A couple behind a new venue housed in a set of tipis say they can't wait to welcome back guests as lockdown eases.

3,000 homes without power after substation fault

3,000 homes without power after substation fault

Nearly 3,000 households were left without power after a faulty piece of substation equipment caused an "explosion."

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Daughter's dream to set up foundation in dad's memory

Daughter's dream to set up foundation in dad's memory

The daughter of a DJ who was still performing into his seventies plans to set up a foundation which will support live music, in his memory.

'Explosion' leaves hundreds without power

'Explosion' leaves hundreds without power

Hundreds of homes are without power after an 'explosion' at an electricity sub station.

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Owner of barge restaurant fined for not handing in weapons

Owner of barge restaurant fined for not handing in weapons

The owner of a floating restaurant which was destroyed in a fire has been fined for not handing in stun devices and sprays, discovered on the barge.

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CCTV released after cosmetics and tools stolen

CCTV released after cosmetics and tools stolen

Police would like to speak to three men after a number of high value cosmetics and tools were stolen from a store.

Widow renews plea for husband's stolen ashes to be returned

Widow renews plea for husband's stolen ashes to be returned

A widow desperate to lay her husband to rest after his ashes were stolen in a warehouse raid says she is losing hope he will ever be found.

MP calls to extend pet policy to other boroughs

MP calls to extend pet policy to other boroughs

On the anniversary of a homeless man's death, an MP is calling for more councils to introduce new rules allowing pets in temporary and social housing.

Police cordon near river

Police cordon near river

A section of the River Medway was taped off by police after two men were found collapsed.

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Stalker threatened to kill himself after relationship ended

Stalker threatened to kill himself after relationship ended

A man has been jailed for stalking his ex-girlfriend after their 11 year relationship ended.

Why we're all paying more in Council Tax

Why we're all paying more in Council Tax

As council tax bills begin landing on doorsteps, here is a breakdown of how every penny is spent in one area.

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