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‘Even though I could prove I paid, they still threatened to send the bailiffs’

‘Even though I could prove I paid, they still threatened to send the bailiffs’

A parking company has backed down after KentOnline took on the case of a pensioner who was fined despite correctly paying to visit a shopping centre.

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Major road blocked after crash

Major road blocked after crash

Drivers experienced delays after a major route was partially blocked following a collision.

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Missing schoolgirl safely located

Missing schoolgirl safely located

Police have safely located a missing teenage girl who was last seen on Friday.

Major housing projects for more than 8,000 homes under review

Major housing projects for more than 8,000 homes under review

A borough’s three biggest housing schemes – which would see 8,300 new properties – are being put under the microscope.

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Dancing dragons join hundreds in town centre for Chinese New Year festivities

Dancing dragons join hundreds in town centre for Chinese New Year festivities

Traditional tea room melodies, folk dancing and colourful costumes welcomed the Year of the Snake in a town centre.

Chef banned from driving after crashing into parked car

Chef banned from driving after crashing into parked car

A chef was driven away from the scene of a crash by his boss’s mother-in-law after he hit a parked car.

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Shock as dog swallows vape which ‘could have been in her stomach for weeks’

Shock as dog swallows vape which ‘could have been in her stomach for weeks’

A 13-year-old dog is lucky to be alive after swallowing a nicotine-filled vape pod during a walk.

Riley races to Great Britain selection

Riley races to Great Britain selection

American Football player Riley Watt has received Great Britain recognition - a matter of months after taking up the sport.

Football fixtures and results

Football fixtures and results

Catch up with all the week’s football fixtures and results here.

75 years with one club after making debut aged 14

75 years with one club after making debut aged 14

Dedicated volunteer Keith Willson celebrated 75 years with Bearsted Football Club at the weekend.

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Higgs: We’re in safe hands

Higgs: We’re in safe hands

Stand-in Maidstone United captain Jordan Higgs thinks No.1 Alexis Andre Jr is the best goalkeeper in the division.

New plans for pub with troubled past

New plans for pub with troubled past

A pub with a troubled past is set to have a revamp after being taken over by new management.

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Woodland saved from Tesco 25 years ago under threat again

Woodland saved from Tesco 25 years ago under threat again

Volunteers working to protect ancient woodland which was once at risk of being turned into a car park are now facing a different battle.

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Man taken to hospital following two-vehicle crash

Man taken to hospital following two-vehicle crash

Motorists faced rush hour delays after a crash believed to be between a motorbike and a car.

Children’s home proposed for quiet estate

Children’s home proposed for quiet estate

An application has been submitted to convert a bungalow into a home for looked-after vulnerable children.

One lane of A229 blocked after crash

One lane of A229 blocked after crash

There are delays on a key one-way system in a busy town centre after an accident.

Man jailed after deadly pistol found hidden in sock

Man jailed after deadly pistol found hidden in sock

Video footage shows the moment police stopped a 30-year-old and found a firearm on him.

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‘Naked Carpenter’ jailed for 30 years after stabbing police officer with scissors

‘Naked Carpenter’ jailed for 30 years after stabbing police officer with scissors

A man dubbed the Naked Carpenter has been jailed after being found guilty of attempting to murder a police officer with a pair of scissors.

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Elokobi: ‘Atmosphere was like a cup tie’

Elokobi: ‘Atmosphere was like a cup tie’

Manager George Elokobi compared the atmosphere Maidstone’s fans created at the weekend to the one which helped inspire last season’s shock FA Cup win.

BTCC champion Hill honoured to receive top award

BTCC champion Hill honoured to receive top award

The British Racing Drivers’ Club have awarded Platts Heath’s Jake Hill their Silver Star, with recognition for his West Surrey Racing team, too.

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