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New Sainsbury's still on target despite job cuts

New Sainsbury's still on target despite job cuts

Recent job cuts announced by a supermarket giant will not affect the new store which is being built in a Kent village.

Council increases business spot checks

Council increases business spot checks

A local authority is ramping up spot checks to ensure firms are adhering to coronavirus restrictions during lockdown.

Hairdressers taught to spot the signs of abuse

Hairdressers taught to spot the signs of abuse

Apprentice hairdressers have been given specialist training to help them identify clients suffering from domestic abuse.

Luque set for Stones stay

Luque set for Stones stay

Maidstone are set to extend Joan Luque’s stay at the Gallagher.

Do you know these men?

Do you know these men?

A man in his 60s had his wallet stolen while shopping at Tesco.

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Kilo block of cocaine seized

Kilo block of cocaine seized

A man has been charged with possession after a large block of drugs was found.

How Stones scored late winner

How Stones scored late winner

Hakan Hayrettin’s hunch paid off as Maidstone moved up to second place in National League South.

By George! Porter double seals Stones win

By George! Porter double seals Stones win

George Porter scored twice as Maidstone edged an eventful National League South clash at Slough on Saturday.

Armed police swarm village after allegation of 'man carrying weapon'

Armed police swarm village after allegation of 'man carrying weapon'

Armed officers with shields and wearing body armour swarmed a Kent village.

Parking restrictions relaxed for Covid

Parking restrictions relaxed for Covid

A council has announced free stays in its car parks for those with residents or business parking permits.

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Football fixtures and results

Football fixtures and results

Elite football continues behind closed doors - here are this week's fixtures and results, including the FA Cup First Round.

'How do you overcome being the son of Fred and Rose West?'

'How do you overcome being the son of Fred and Rose West?'

More details have emerged of the troubled life of Barry West, the son of serial killers Fred and Rose West who was found dead at a Kent hostel.

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Stannard working for free at Stones

Stannard working for free at Stones

Former Gillingham goalkeeper Jim Stannard is working at Maidstone for free.

Park and Ride suspended

Park and Ride suspended

A bus company says P&R season tickets can be used on alternative services.

Boys collect food for the hungry

Boys collect food for the hungry

A family has been given an avalanche of donations for the needy after a 10-year-old's Facebook appeal.

Empty streets and empty stores

Empty streets and empty stores

Those shops that remained open today had hardly any customers as the new lockdown begins to bite.

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Multicoloured memorial to young man who 'loved to chat'

Multicoloured memorial to young man who 'loved to chat'

A vibrant seating area aimed to combat isolation has been opened, in memory of a man who took his own life.

Theatre cancels Christmas show

Theatre cancels Christmas show

A show which was due to replace a postponed pantomime has now been cancelled because of the second lockdown.

Helen Grant is moving

Helen Grant is moving

An MP's constituency office is to be demolished as part of a station remodelling.

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Support for lockdown from council leaders

Support for lockdown from council leaders

While Kent has avoided higher rates of Covid infection council leaders say second lockdown restrictions should be followed as part of national effort.

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