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Village tired of six-year wait for supermarket

Village tired of six-year wait for supermarket

Villagers are becoming increasingly angry at Sainsbury's for failing to build a supermarket six years after being given planning permission.

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Tyson Fury to appear at hotel

Tyson Fury to appear at hotel

Unbeaten former world heavyweight champion Tyson Fury will appear at a hotel to talk about his career

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Criticism of advice given on scheme for land west of Loder Close

Criticism of advice given on scheme for land west of Loder Close

Maidstone council's planning officers have been criticised a second time for advice they gave councillors during a controversial planning application.

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Car dealership to quit historic town centre setting

Car dealership to quit historic town centre setting

Robins and Day is turning its back on past history in favour of a bright future.

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Flag-raising ceremony outside Town Hall

Flag-raising ceremony outside Town Hall

There were cocked hats aplenty in a ceremony to mark Armed Forces Day in Maidstone town centre.

Youths cycle into oncoming traffic in shocking video

Youths cycle into oncoming traffic in shocking video

More than 100 bike riders performed dangerous stunts as they cycled towards cars on busy roads.

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Dozens of drivers fined in police crackdown

Dozens of drivers fined in police crackdown

A string of motorists have been stopped by police for committing offences while behind the wheel.

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Unusual landmark appears on biscuit tin

Unusual landmark appears on biscuit tin

Can you guess what quirky attraction features on the lid of this biscuit tin?

111th conviction for man found with dagger

111th conviction for man found with dagger

A man has been locked up after being convicted for the 111th time.

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Stones land Corne

Stones land Corne

Maidstone United have unveiled their latest summer signing.

Amnesty for tenants committing fraud proves successful

Amnesty for tenants committing fraud proves successful

A scheme giving tenants illegally cheating others out of a home a chance to change their ways and avoid punishment is already producing results.

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Superfan 'took her own life'

Superfan 'took her own life'

A 22-year-old was found dead by police after they entered her family home.

Hospital ward transformed

Hospital ward transformed

Improvements have been made to a hospital ward to help young people battling cancer feel more comfortable.

16th century pub up for grabs

16th century pub up for grabs

A pub which is almost 500 years old is looking for a new owner.

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Restaurant targeted twice in two weeks

Restaurant targeted twice in two weeks

An Indian takeaway never previously raided by thieves has been broken into twice in the last fortnight.

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Paying tribute to servicemen and their families

Paying tribute to servicemen and their families

The Armed Forces flag was raised over County Hall today.

'Feels like 2004' - Viking metal band unhappy with Kent hotel

'Feels like 2004' - Viking metal band unhappy with Kent hotel

The bassist for Viking metal band Amon Amarth has made his views known after staying at a hotel in the county.

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Weather warning sparks flooding fears

Weather warning sparks flooding fears

Kent is braced for flooding issues as thunderstorms are due to strike today.

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Drink driving arrest after serious crash

Drink driving arrest after serious crash

Debris was strewn across a road after a crash in the early hours of the morning.

Lambs on the run cause M20 problems

Lambs on the run cause M20 problems

Motorists are facing delays after two sheep on the lamb escaped from a farm today.

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