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Ben's business venture

Ben's business venture

Ben Sherreard has launched an online delivery service for golfers.

Football fixtures and results

Football fixtures and results

All the week's football fixtures and results.

From Barcelona to the Stones

From Barcelona to the Stones

Joan Luque hopes he’s set the standard that will lead to a longer stay at Maidstone.

Sewage to be checked for Covid-19

Sewage to be checked for Covid-19

Wastewater in parts of Kent is being checked for traces of Covid-19 to help indicate any signs of a possible spike in cases.

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'This application cheats residents'

'This application cheats residents'

A controversial application for nearly 200 homes has been deferred, over concerns about open space in the development.

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'Extraordinary misuse of lottery money'

'Extraordinary misuse of lottery money'

Maidstone United co-owner Terry Casey has accused the National League of misusing National Lottery funding, designed to help clubs through Covid-19.

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A town's third cricketing hero

A town's third cricketing hero

A man nick-named 'The Kentish Hop Pole' had one of the longest and most successful careers in cricketing history.

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What it's like to open new schools during a pandemic

What it's like to open new schools during a pandemic

Two schools which welcomed their first pupils last month share what it's been like opening during the coronavirus crisis.

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Ethan's double joy

Ethan's double joy

Maidstone racer Ethan Sparks celebrated double title success in the Mini Fab Championship.

Selfless heroes crowned in compassionate awards

Selfless heroes crowned in compassionate awards

The unsung heroes of the pandemic have been rewarded in the first Compassionate Community Awards.

Police officer taken to hospital after being attacked

Police officer taken to hospital after being attacked

Two men have been arrested after a police officer need to be taken to hospital after being attacked.

'He was such a joker - he made us laugh'

'He was such a joker - he made us laugh'

Tributes have been paid to a young father who died suddenly after returning from a family pub lunch.

'You had the knife in your hand...you killed him'

'You had the knife in your hand...you killed him'

A mother-of-three has told of the last moments of her partner's life as she tried to shield him from an alleged knifeman.

Arrests follow recovery of suspected stolen goods

Arrests follow recovery of suspected stolen goods

Police hope to reunite owners with suspected stolen goods recovered during investigations into a series of thefts.

Will council give peas a chance?

Will council give peas a chance?

A controversial application to build nearly 200 homes on land known as the pea fields, has been recommended for approval by council officers.

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New Co-op opens Friday

New Co-op opens Friday

The £900,000 investment will bring to three the total number of grocery stores at this location.

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'I can't even start to think of how my life is going to be without him'

'I can't even start to think of how my life is going to be without him'

Loved ones of a young man who died in a motorway crash have spoken of their grief and shared their treasured memories.

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Make your own gin at distillery

Make your own gin at distillery

Ever taken a sip of a gin and tonic after a hard day and thought 'this could be better'? Well now is your chance to make your own beverage.

Closing down sales at Peacocks and Bonmarche

Closing down sales at Peacocks and Bonmarche

Town centre looks set to lose two more shops.

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KCC acts to reduce highway flooding

KCC acts to reduce highway flooding

All of a town's 36,000 roadside gullies have been inspected under a new scheme, and 17,000 need cleansing.

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