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Search to find missing man comes to a close

Search to find missing man comes to a close

A search to find a missing man has ended after a man was found dead in a park.

Reaction: We were unbelievable

Reaction: We were unbelievable

Hakan Hayrettin could hardly have been happier with Maidstone’s performance at Stockport in the FA Trophy.

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Report: Stones earn County replay

Report: Stones earn County replay

Maidstone face their third replay in this season’s FA Trophy after drawing at Stockport in the quarter-finals.

Paedophile jailed for abusing teenage girl

Paedophile jailed for abusing teenage girl

A 28-year-old man who committed a series of sex offences against a teenage girl, including taking indecent photographs of her, is now behind bars.

Is it time you stood up for your community?

Is it time you stood up for your community?

With no party politics involved, anyone can stand for their parish council.

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Ban for dad who drank shots before crashing car into snow

Ban for dad who drank shots before crashing car into snow

A father-of-five who lost control of his car and skidded into a mound of snow after drinking beer and Jäger bombs has been banned from driving.

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Judge 'frustrated' at Christmas Day murder trial delay

Judge 'frustrated' at Christmas Day murder trial delay

A judge has expressed his frustration about progressing the case of a 27-year-old man accused of murdering his teenage wife on Christmas Day.

Back garden bungalows plan thrown out

Back garden bungalows plan thrown out

Councillors have rejected a planning application to demolish a house and build bungalows even though their officers recommended approval.

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Man's nose broken in bar brawl

Man's nose broken in bar brawl

An engineer broke a man's nose before hurling racial abuse at another as a nightclub brawl spilled out onto the street.

Charity box and staff tips stolen from coffee shop

Charity box and staff tips stolen from coffee shop

Police are appealing for help after cash was taken from the counter of a town centre coffee shop.

180 houses approved despite fierce opposition

180 houses approved despite fierce opposition

Only minor changes were made to plans for two big housing developments despite concerns from a hospital trust and local councils.

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Crematorium to broadcast funerals live online

Crematorium to broadcast funerals live online

Mourners who are unable to attend loved ones' funerals can now watch services online via a live stream.

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Mental health provider given 'good' inspection rating

Mental health provider given 'good' inspection rating

A social care partnership specialising in mental health support has been rated as "good" by the Care Quality Commission.

Football fixtures and results

Football fixtures and results

Catch up with all the week's football fixtures and results for our teams.

No quick fix

No quick fix

Hakan Hayrettin says the damage was done before he and John Still took charge at Maidstone.

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Stones move an easy decision

Stones move an easy decision

Justin Amaluzor swapped one relegation fight for another but says joining Maidstone from Braintree was a no-brainer.

Post Offices sold to WHSmith

Post Offices sold to WHSmith

Several post offices are set to change hands as part of a takeover.

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Town's Post Office has been sold

Town's Post Office has been sold

A town centre Post Office has been hit by staff shortages after management changed to WHSmith.

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Bed bound widow died in bed during fire

Bed bound widow died in bed during fire

A 69-year-old disabled woman died in her bed as a fire raged through her flat, an inquest heard.

Charity's concerns over changes to its funding

Charity's concerns over changes to its funding

Charities and other voluntary organisation face an uncertain few months due to changes in the way they are funded.

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