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Paedophile who was ‘exploring his sexuality’ is spared jail after abusing boy

Paedophile who was ‘exploring his sexuality’ is spared jail after abusing boy

A 21-year-old who “took advantage” of and abused a vulnerable young boy avoided a prison sentence.

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Drug user offered police caution if he donated £100 to charity

Drug user offered police caution if he donated £100 to charity

A cocaine user could have been let off with a caution by police if he’d paid £100 to a charity but then “forgot” to make the payment.

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‘Killjoy’ report brands Leeds Castle fireworks a UK pollution hotspot

‘Killjoy’ report brands Leeds Castle fireworks a UK pollution hotspot

Authors of a report naming an iconic Kent venue as one of the nation’s biggest firework polluters have been branded “killjoys” .

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Nature reserves damaged by anti-social behaviour and metal detecting

Nature reserves damaged by anti-social behaviour and metal detecting

A conservation charity says it’s facing a “nature nightmare” as land has been damaged by metal detecting, anti-social behaviour and criminal activity.

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Why it takes time for new signings to settle

Why it takes time for new signings to settle

Maidstone manager George Elokobi says it’s important to show patience with new signings.

Football fixtures and results

Football fixtures and results

Catch up with all the week’s football fixtures and results here.

‘Terrified’ neighbours watch tree ablaze after bonfire spreads

‘Terrified’ neighbours watch tree ablaze after bonfire spreads

Emergency services were called to a residential street after a bonfire caused a tree to catch on fire.

Man airlifted to hospital after crash involving car and pedestrian

Man airlifted to hospital after crash involving car and pedestrian

Police cars and ambulances were spotted at the scene of a crash which saw a road shut for several hours.

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Striker’s time with Toffees legend

Striker’s time with Toffees legend

Working under ex-Premier League players is becoming a habit for Maidstone striker Harry Lodovica.

Hill’s 2025 plans revealed

Hill’s 2025 plans revealed

British Touring Car champion Jake Hill’s drive for next season has been confirmed.

Elderly pedestrian dies after being hit by car in town centre

Elderly pedestrian dies after being hit by car in town centre

A 79-year-old man who was airlifted to hospital after being struck by a vehicle in the middle of busy town centre has died.

Maidstone’s perfect 10 as Elokobi hails fightback

Maidstone’s perfect 10 as Elokobi hails fightback

George Elokobi saw 10/10 performances all round as Maidstone secured a draw at Dorking following Reiss Greenidge’s dismissal.

Report: Ten-man Stones hit back to draw

Report: Ten-man Stones hit back to draw

Ten-man Maidstone claimed a battling point at Dorking after losing Reiss Greenidge to a first-half red card.

Suspected cannabis farm found in town centre

Suspected cannabis farm found in town centre

Police cordoned off part of a high street and removed equipment and more than 300 plants believed to be part of a cannabis farm.

Robshaw earns England call

Robshaw earns England call

Visually impaired rugby player Lee Robshaw has been named in the England squad for an upcoming tournament on home soil.

Roofer stalked ex and sent barrage of ‘grossly offensive’ texts

Roofer stalked ex and sent barrage of ‘grossly offensive’ texts

A jilted dad started an "obsessive" campaign against his former lover to the point she feared he’d harm her and their son.

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‘We’ll have a good chat, a good laugh and good banter’

‘We’ll have a good chat, a good laugh and good banter’

George Elokobi is looking forward to some “good banter” with rival boss Marc White when Maidstone visit Dorking in National League South tonight.

Police officer altered number plate and lied to avoid speeding charges

Police officer altered number plate and lied to avoid speeding charges

A Kent police officer has been banned from serving in the force after lying about his car being cloned to avoid speeding charges.

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KentOnline’s team of the week

KentOnline’s team of the week

Find out who’s in KentOnline’s team of the week and vote for your star man.

Goalkeeper’s wonder save while trapped in the net

Goalkeeper’s wonder save while trapped in the net

A Kent non-league goalkeeper pulled off an astonishing save - while tangled up in the net.

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