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Will to consider Stones future

Will to consider Stones future

Maidstone defender Will De Havilland must decide whether to exercise a relegation release clause in his contract.

EU extension could mean end of Op Brock

EU extension could mean end of Op Brock

A Kent MP has called for Operation Brock to be lifted as soon as possible after news of an EU extension.

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Mayor's parade to take over town centre

Mayor's parade to take over town centre

A traditional ceremony is set to take over a town centre this weekend after a similar event was controversially axed last year.

Mum died after alcohol and cocaine binge

Mum died after alcohol and cocaine binge

A 25-year-old woman was offered the chance to go to rehab just weeks before an overdose.

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Construction firm takes on Premier League project

Construction firm takes on Premier League project

A civil engineering and construction company from Kent is helping a Premier League club build a new training ground.

Judge agrees 'dangerous driving' cop trial move

Judge agrees 'dangerous driving' cop trial move

The trial of a serving Kent Police officer will be heard outside the county, a court has ordered.

Driver in hospital after van crashes into store

Driver in hospital after van crashes into store

Police and ambulance crews were called to a convenience store in the early hours after the building was struck by a van.

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Private hospital officially closed

Private hospital officially closed

A private hospital which also cared for NHS patients has closed its doors.

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Death threats sent over mosque application

Death threats sent over mosque application

Councillors and planning officers received death threats when plans for a mosque were being discussed, a councillor has said.

Rail franchise decision delayed again

Rail franchise decision delayed again

A decision of the future of Kent's high speed trains to London has been pushed back for a second time this year.

Teen caught 'carrying knife'

Teen caught 'carrying knife'

A 17-year-old has been arrested for carrying a knife after a disturbance in a town centre.

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Couple who ran chicken-catching firm found personally liable by High Court

Couple who ran chicken-catching firm found personally liable by High Court

Exploited Lithuanian workers have won their case after the High Court heard of appalling working conditions.

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Stalking and harassment cases up 40% in two years

Stalking and harassment cases up 40% in two years

There is still not consistency in the way police forces identify stalking cases, a watchdog has found.

How will the votes fall in May?

How will the votes fall in May?

Here is a full list of the candidates in the Maidstone council elections.

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Fallen tree stopped trains

Fallen tree stopped trains

Passengers are facing disruption after a tree fell on the train tracks.

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Forget chocolate eggs...one store is selling 'lucky' boxes of the real deal

Forget chocolate eggs...one store is selling 'lucky' boxes of the real deal

Rare and "lucky" double yolk eggs are being sold by an supermarket as an Easter special.

Dog put on death row set for new home

Dog put on death row set for new home

A pet which faced the threat of destruction after being typed an illegal breed is now set to find a new family home.

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Charity boss suspended

Charity boss suspended

The CEO of a charity providing support to thousands of elderly people has been suspended.

Staff 'relieved' as nursery finds temporary home

Staff 'relieved' as nursery finds temporary home

A village pre school under threat of closure has found a new site for September.

Dad's tragic final trip

Dad's tragic final trip

A troubled man who took his life went missing the day after an emotional trip with his daughter.

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