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‘It’s really important we keep the momentum going’

‘It’s really important we keep the momentum going’

Defender George Fowler is well aware of the importance of Maidstone United securing home advantage in the National League South play-offs.

Bus damaged in crash

Bus damaged in crash

A road was cordoned off and emergency services dashed to help after a bus crash.

Retirement home proposed for parkland

Retirement home proposed for parkland

A specialist developer of retirement homes is planning a new 50-home complex.

Murder trial hears pub landlord told 999 operator ‘I’ve just been stabbed’

Murder trial hears pub landlord told 999 operator ‘I’ve just been stabbed’

A murder trial jury has been told a pub landlord was on the phone to police when he was fatally stabbed by his ex sister-in-law.

Fast start delights Stones manager

Fast start delights Stones manager

Boss George Elokobi was pleased with in-form Maidstone’s fast start in their win against Weymouth.

Report: Captain Corne bags brace in Stones win

Report: Captain Corne bags brace in Stones win

A quick-fire Sam Corne double helped inspire promotion-chasing Maidstone to a home National League South victory against Weymouth.

Tesco Express shut for three weeks for major refit

Tesco Express shut for three weeks for major refit

A mini branch of a supermarket near a town centre has temporarily closed for renovations.

More staff brought in to deal with bin backlog

More staff brought in to deal with bin backlog

More staff and extra collection days are being implemented and a council has apologised after a huge number of missed bin collections.

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‘Disgusting’ mass of bread found in lake

‘Disgusting’ mass of bread found in lake

A council has issued a warning after dozens of discarded bread slices were discovered in a park lake.

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10-year battle with landowner over dumping ground delayed again

10-year battle with landowner over dumping ground delayed again

A judge has given a landowner “one final chance” to get legal representation before he is sentenced in a long-running planning dispute with a council.

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I want to shake the Weymouth chairman’s hand

I want to shake the Weymouth chairman’s hand

George Elokobi hasn’t forgotten Weymouth’s big gesture during Maidstone’s FA Cup run.

Lane blocked on roundabout after crash

Lane blocked on roundabout after crash

Drivers experienced long delays due to an accident involving a motorbike on a roundabout.

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‘The Labour Party isn't for working people any more’

‘The Labour Party isn't for working people any more’

From New Jersey to Parliament? We spoke to the Lib Dem candidate hoping to win in a newly formed constituency at the next general election.

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Kent Merit Under-15 Girls Cup Final

Kent Merit Under-15 Girls Cup Final

Kings Hill needed extra-time to finally overcome a plucky Aylesford side despite making a flying start in Sunday’s Final.

Raphe’s perfect day for Maidstone

Raphe’s perfect day for Maidstone

Raphe Brown did the business at both ends of the pitch as Maidstone secured a play-off place.

‘It’s meant to be a beautiful urban oasis but it’s a polluted eyesore’

‘It’s meant to be a beautiful urban oasis but it’s a polluted eyesore’

Fishing tackle, syringes, traffic cones, soiled underwear and drink bottles and cans were just some of the things found in a litter-strewn millpond.

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Celebs back teachers taking on Four Peaks Challenge

Celebs back teachers taking on Four Peaks Challenge

Celebrities have sent words of encouragement to a team taking on a climbing challenge to put on a festival for youngsters with special needs.

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Missing 45-year-old ‘safely located’

Missing 45-year-old ‘safely located’

A 45-year-old man who was reported missing has been found, say police.

‘My Grand Designs disaster saw workmen fall through arch’

‘My Grand Designs disaster saw workmen fall through arch’

The architect of a home featured on Channel 4 hit Grand Designs has revealed how one blunder cost him £200,000.

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Stones players embraced play-off pressure

Stones players embraced play-off pressure

Maidstone got their tactics spot on to book a National League South play-off place at the first attempt.

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