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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.

Report: Stones clinch play-off place

Report: Stones clinch play-off place

Raphe Brown scored the winner at Farnborough as Maidstone secured a National League South play-off place.

‘Unsanitary mess creates bad impression of County Town’

‘Unsanitary mess creates bad impression of County Town’

A “constant mess” of disposable nappies and rotting food from black sacks torn open by foxes and cats needs addressing, says a councillor.

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Private hospital bought by NHS trust in bid to reduce waiting lists

Private hospital bought by NHS trust in bid to reduce waiting lists

An NHS trust has bought a private healthcare facility to help reduce patient waiting time.

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Interactive trail celebrates football club’s FA Cup success

Interactive trail celebrates football club’s FA Cup success

An interactive trail honouring a football club’s historic FA Cup run has been set up in a town centre.

McCann to box for European crown

McCann to box for European crown

Boxer Dennis McCann is set to fight for the European title this summer.

Football fixtures and results

Football fixtures and results

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

Aeroplane to become school library

Aeroplane to become school library

An aircraft fuselage and an oil rig’s liferaft have become the latest additions to a special school’s innovative learning hubs.

‘The tide is turning towards us’

‘The tide is turning towards us’

A Green Party candidate is hoping it will be fifth time lucky when he stands at the next General Election.

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