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Virgin Media stores face closure

Virgin Media stores face closure

Two Virgin Media stores in Kent are set to shut.

Cockroach hanging from tie led to restaurant closure

Cockroach hanging from tie led to restaurant closure

From being placed in liquidation to a bug infestation, one curry house has suffered a spate of misfortune of late - but things are looking up.

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Call for ancestors' war efforts to be shared in commemorative project

Call for ancestors' war efforts to be shared in commemorative project

A project will celebrate the wartime contributions of locals in the run-up to VE Day.

Surgery moved from hospital

Surgery moved from hospital

Hundreds of patients who undergo a type of planned surgery will soon have to travel to another hospital instead.

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48 pictures from a night out at Moons in 2002

48 pictures from a night out at Moons in 2002

Thousands of you enjoyed our photos from nights gone by at a popular club, so we delved further into the archives to find some more.

Don't take risks

Don't take risks

John Still has called on players to recognise if they are having a bad game as he bids to lead Maidstone into the National South play-offs.

Stones wait on Seaman

Stones wait on Seaman

Maidstone head of football John Still provides an injury update on Bournemouth loanee Charlie Seaman.

Predatory paedophile moved to target teens

Predatory paedophile moved to target teens

A sex offender who was banned for 10 years from getting close to young girls, wormed his way into the lives of two unsuspecting teenagers.

Owner of cockroach-infested restaurant 'extremely sorry'

 Owner of cockroach-infested restaurant 'extremely sorry'

The owner of an Indian restaurant which has closed because of a bug invasion is hopeful the eatery will re-open soon.

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I don't want anyone back before 3am

I don't want anyone back before 3am

Tales from the career of Hakan Hayrettin after Maidstone United's head coach celebrated his 50th birthday.

Restaurant shuts after cockroach invasion

Restaurant shuts after cockroach invasion

A magistrate expressed disgust after seeing pictures of a bug infestation at an eatery.

Man arrested after nightclub sex attacks

Man arrested after nightclub sex attacks

A 24-year-old has been arrested by police after two women were sexually assaulted in a town centre nightspot.

Restaurant in court over cockroach invasion

Restaurant in court over cockroach invasion

A curry house is facing potential closure over fears there is "an imminent risk to public health".

Get Pip the paralysed pig moving again

Get Pip the paralysed pig moving again

An animal sanctuary founder is hoping that a wheelchair could lead to her partially paralysed pig making a "full recovery".

Hundreds oppose CCTV changes

Hundreds oppose CCTV changes

A council has defended a decision to scrap round-the-clock monitoring of CCTV in the face of growing public concerns.

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Team-mates and school chums remember Joe

Team-mates and school chums remember Joe

A football match will be held as a tribute to a 16-year-old who died suddenly from a brain haemorrhage.

Take Me Out cancelled

Take Me Out cancelled

Paddy McGuinness has confirmed to fans that one of Britain's most popular Saturday night shows, filmed at studios in Kent, has been axed.

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Beth making her way

Beth making her way

Maidstone United sports therapist Beth Cooper on her role at the Gallagher, sexism in football and building a business.

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Help pupils with special needs improve their life skills and gain confidence

Help pupils with special needs improve their life skills and gain confidence

Throughout the year, the Kent Messenger will shine a spotlight on a special needs school and support their fundraising efforts.

Record breaking recycling rates despite bin collection 'chaos'

Record breaking recycling rates despite bin collection 'chaos'

Residents have smashed a recycling record.

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