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Fruit farmer tears down orchards after trade plummets

Fruit farmer tears down orchards after trade plummets

A farmer says he's having to tear down his apple trees because production is no longer financially viable as supermarkets squeeze prices.

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CCTV appeal after man suffers broken nose in assault

CCTV appeal after man suffers broken nose in assault

A CCTV image of a man has been released by police investigating an assault that left a victim with a broken nose.

‘I want to unlock potential our area has to offer’

‘I want to unlock potential our area has to offer’

A newly-declared general election hopeful believes boundary changes will help him defeat the sitting MP.

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Opening date revealed for B&M replacing former Wilko

Opening date revealed for B&M replacing former Wilko

The launch date for a new B&M in a town centre has been announced.

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New £12.6m mental health facility will give patients ‘best possible experience’

New £12.6m mental health facility will give patients ‘best possible experience’

A new multi-million pound replacement mental health ward, designed specifically for older patients, has opened.

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Football fixtures and results

Football fixtures and results

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

Lorry driver suffers facial injuries after ‘motorway services altercation’

Lorry driver suffers facial injuries after ‘motorway services altercation’

A motorist has been arrested after alleged altercation at a service station which left a truck driver with swelling and bruises to his face.

Fast food chain to open in former bank

Fast food chain to open in former bank

A piri-piri restaurant franchise is set to open in a town centre.

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Firefighters tackle blaze at Detling Aerodrome

Firefighters tackle blaze at Detling Aerodrome

Crews have spent more than eight hours working to tackle a fire at an industrial estate.

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Freddie runs the show

Freddie runs the show

Freddie Allinson made strides to win the half-marathon at this year’s Heart of Kent Hospice Maidstone Road Run.

Lunch was a washout - but at least the sandwiches were good

Lunch was a washout - but at least the sandwiches were good

The rain may have put a damper on things, but our reporter still got more than they bargained for with lunch at this park café.

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Maidstone FA Cup income set to hit £800,000

Maidstone FA Cup income set to hit £800,000

Oliver Ash has estimated Maidstone’s FA Cup run to be worth £800,000.

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Hundreds of Cubs sleep in shopping centre

Hundreds of Cubs sleep in shopping centre

Cub Scouts have taken part in a sleep-out to raise money for a homeless charity.

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Lego festival to return to Kent

Lego festival to return to Kent

A celebration of one of the world’s most popular pastimes is to return to the county.

Public will pay after council decision is overturned at appeal

Public will pay after council decision is overturned at appeal

A local authority must pay thousands in costs after councillors refused a planning application, and were later overruled by a government inspector.

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Car set alight in suspected arson

Car set alight in suspected arson

Police are investigating after a car was allegedly set alight on purpose in a residential street.

Stones boss on Bath draw

Stones boss on Bath draw

Manager George Elokobi asked questions in both boxes after Maidstone’s draw with Bath on Tuesday night.

Report: Stones return to top seven

Report: Stones return to top seven

Maidstone twice came from a goal down against Bath to move back into the National League South play-off places.

Five-week-long gas works delayed

Five-week-long gas works delayed

Gas main replacement works set to go on for five weeks have been postponed.

Elokobi signs contract extension

Elokobi signs contract extension

Maidstone United manager George Elokobi has signed a two-year contract extension at the Gallagher Stadium.

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