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Hill’s missed opportunity

Hill’s missed opportunity

Jake Hill didn’t lack speed at Croft last weekend - but luck wasn’t on his side as he lost the lead in the race for the BTCC title.

‘Time is running out if we are to stop the decline in nature’

‘Time is running out if we are to stop the decline in nature’

A council has become the first in the county to pledge to make a positive change to help nature in every policy decision impacting the natural world.

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“I will be World champion!” Maidstone fighter’s bold claim after European title glory

“I will be World champion!” Maidstone fighter’s bold claim after European title glory

Dennis McCann’s a European champion after winning his rematch against Ionut Baluta on Saturday night – but there’s much more to come.

Olympic rower moving through the gears ahead of semi-finals

Olympic rower moving through the gears ahead of semi-finals

Kent rower Emily Craig was so relaxed in the heats of the Olympics that she let her thoughts stray to her lunch.

‘We only planned to stay for three years!’

‘We only planned to stay for three years!’

The landlord and lady of a popular village pub are celebrating 30 years at the helm this weekend.

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River festival in full flow with 85 boats on display

River festival in full flow with 85 boats on display

A town’s annual river festival is in full swing with more than 85 boats on show.

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Main road closed after accident involving car and motorbike

Main road closed after accident involving car and motorbike

Traffic heading in and out of a town has faced disruption after a major route was shut.

Behind the scenes of new-look swimming pool

Behind the scenes of new-look swimming pool

KentOnline takes a sneak peek at the progress of a pool’s £2.5m revamp.

‘The time is right’: Dance teacher to the stars retires after closing studio

‘The time is right’: Dance teacher to the stars retires after closing studio

A dance teacher who has taught thousands of students and celebrities is closing her studio and retiring.

‘I have enjoyed every single moment’

‘I have enjoyed every single moment’

A forward who started his career at Queens Park Rangers has agreed terms at Maidstone for the new season after a trial period with the club.

McCann makes fiery pre-fight pledge to his European title opponent

McCann makes fiery pre-fight pledge to his European title opponent

Fireworks are predicted when Dennis McCann and Ionut Baluta meet again this Saturday – with a war of words before their European title fight.

Festival organisers’ plan for year round music licence

Festival organisers’ plan for year round music licence

Organisers of an annual music event have applied for a licence to host events all year round.

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Football fixtures and results

Football fixtures and results

Catch up with the opening-day details from the Southern Counties East League Premier Division here.

Gran, 72, left with no bathroom four months after flood

Gran, 72, left with no bathroom four months after flood

A grandmother has been left with no bathroom for four months due to ongoing delays after a flood forced her to move out.

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Hill back in the driving seat

Hill back in the driving seat

Championship leader Jake Hill resumes his BTCC title bid this weekend at a circuit were the omens for more success are good.

Former job centre smashes guide price at auction

Former job centre smashes guide price at auction

A former job centre has sold at auction for well above its guide price.

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Council reverses its stance over quarry extension

Council reverses its stance over quarry extension

A new council administration has reversed the decision of its predecessor and will oppose a large-scale quarry extension.

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Ex-copper’s new app helps people speak up

Ex-copper’s new app helps people speak up

A former policeman has designed an app to help people speak up against wrong-doing.

Police launch appeal to help find missing woman

Police launch appeal to help find missing woman

Police are appealing for help to find a missing woman, who has not been seen since yesterday.

Drivers avoiding 10ft sinkhole road closure ‘could kill child’

Drivers avoiding 10ft sinkhole road closure ‘could kill child’

There are fears children could be put at risk as drivers mount pavements and drive the wrong way down a one-way street to get past a road closure.

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