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Pick up doggy's poo - or risk £100 fine

Pick up doggy's poo - or risk £100 fine

A council has gained new powers to penalise irresponsible dog owners.

Hak's keeper dilemma

Hak's keeper dilemma

Hakan Hayrettin has a decision to make between the sticks when Maidstone visit Dorking tonight.

New walk-through testing centre opens

New walk-through testing centre opens

A walk-through coronavirus testing centre has opened in a community centre car park.

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Hawkins eyes Selby clash at UK Championship

Hawkins eyes Selby clash at UK Championship

Barry Hawkins hailed his best performance of the season and had a message for potential fourth round opponent Mark Selby

Safe stolen in daylight raid

Safe stolen in daylight raid

A brazen thief walked into a shop in broad daylight before making off with a safe full of cash.

Two suspects charged over warehouse break-in

Two suspects charged over warehouse break-in

Two men suspected of stealing parcels from a warehouse were arrested after a stolen van was stopped by police.

Maidstone council to seek ward boundary review

Maidstone council to seek ward boundary review

Changes are in the pipeline for borough council elections that could result in fewer councillors.

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Archaeologists mourn passing of their leading light

Archaeologists mourn passing of their leading light

Albert Daniels did so much to unearth the history of Kent.

Max Watters: The one who got away

Max Watters: The one who got away

Hakan Hayrettin has told how a pre-season friendly cost Maidstone the chance to sign one of the country’s most in-form strikers.

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Ground collapses on housing estate

Ground collapses on housing estate

An area blighted with sinkholes has seen another case of the ground caving in.

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Teenager arrested after 110mph police chase on motorway

Teenager arrested after 110mph police chase on motorway

A 16-year-old boy has been arrested over driving offences after a police chase reached speeds of more than 110mph.

Solid Hawkins progresses at UK Championship

Solid Hawkins progresses at UK Championship

Barry Hawkins brushed aside Robbie Williams to earn a place in the third round of the UK Championship on Saturday evening.

'World class Test and Trace? Dad's Army more like'

'World class Test and Trace? Dad's Army more like'

A dad, whose daughter was among 1,300 people told they wrongly had Covid-19, hasn't held back in his criticism.

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Woman in hospital after crash

Woman in hospital after crash

A woman was taken to hospital after a crash involving two cars.

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Police probe 'Toilet of England' sign stunt

Police probe 'Toilet of England' sign stunt

Officers are investigating reports of criminal damage after an anti-Brexit group stuck stickers on 26 road signs as part of a protest.

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'Lessons have been learnt' after circus shutdown

'Lessons have been learnt' after circus shutdown

A council has "learnt lessons" after shutting down a circus at the last minute left thousands disappointed.

Kent rebranded 'Toilet of England'

Kent rebranded 'Toilet of England'

An anti-Brexit group has created a new welcome for motorists across 26 county road signs and it's not flattering.

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Man found not guilty of murder

Man found not guilty of murder

A man accused of murdering his friend after an argument has been found not guilty.

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Alleged cocaine dealer in court

Alleged cocaine dealer in court

An early morning police raid found drugs at an address and resulted in a suspected dealer being charged.

Council's controversial theatre plans halted in knife-edge vote

Council's controversial theatre plans halted in knife-edge vote

A council's plans to take back control of a beloved theatre have been put on ice, after huge public backlash.

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