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Floodlights extension given go-ahead despite bat fears

Floodlights extension given go-ahead despite bat fears

A football club’s 18-month fight to be able to use its floodlights for longer has been given the go-ahead – despite nearly being thwarted by bats.

Pensioner faces prison for meat cleaver murder bid

Pensioner faces prison for meat cleaver murder bid

A pensioner who tried to murder a manager at his retirement home with the blunt end of a meat cleaver is facing a long prison sentence.

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Yarnold on banned rival

Yarnold on banned rival

Lizzy Yarnold claims she can’t look Russian rival Elena Nikitina in the eye after allegations of doping.

Football fixtures and results

Football fixtures and results

All the week's football results and fixtures for our teams.

Woman cleared of blackmailing brother of football ace

Woman cleared of blackmailing brother of football ace

A teaching assistant was accused of demanding £15,000 from Leon Sturridge, brother of Daniel, after he sent her an intimate photo.

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Dealer, 17, hid 100 wraps of drugs inside his body

Dealer, 17, hid 100 wraps of drugs inside his body

A teenager, who had to have wraps of heroin and crack cocaine retrieved from his body in hospital, has been locked up.

Transport secretary makes rail pledge

Transport secretary makes rail pledge

Chris Grayling insists the government has no plans to downgrade Kent's train services to the capital, but critics remain sceptical.

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Two in at Maidstone

Two in at Maidstone

Maidstone have completed the double loan signing of Ross Lafayette and Dean Beckwith from Sutton United.

Police stinger stops stolen BMW

Police stinger stops stolen BMW

Police have arrested a man after BMW was stolen overnight.

Pup on his way to becoming a lifesaver

Pup on his way to becoming a lifesaver

A puppy has started lifesaving training which could see him venturing into collapsed buildings and sewers.

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Drunk asked to be arrested

Drunk asked to be arrested

A man who'd been involved in a fight requested to be taken to the cells after police refused to give him a lift home.

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What will be the next space adventure?

What will be the next space adventure?

The rocket designed by Elon Musk has been successfully launched into space leading people to ask what the next major space mission will be.

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Protecting historic sites

Protecting historic sites

A taskforce has met to consider how authorities can better protect local attractions of historical importance.

Baby's injuries 'in excess of normal care'

Baby's injuries 'in excess of normal care'

The parents of a newborn child who suffered life-changing injuries allegedly delayed taking him to a doctor because they were waiting for a plumber.

Plans for 'striking' new supermarket to be unveiled

Plans for 'striking' new supermarket to be unveiled

Proposals to build a new supermarket are to go on display to the public.

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Convicted killer dies from throat cancer

Convicted killer dies from throat cancer

A man who was jailed for stabbing his partner to death during a drunken row died following a battle with throat cancer, an inquest heard.

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Woman avoids jail after falling mattress caused fatal crash

Woman avoids jail after falling mattress caused fatal crash

A prison officer who caused a father-of-three's death when a mattress fell from her car roof has been handed a suspended prison sentence.

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MP takes rail fight to Westminster

MP takes rail fight to Westminster

The government's transport secretary has been told of local fears over plans to scrap high speed rail services to the capital.

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Long delays after multi-vehicle smash

Long delays after multi-vehicle smash

Traffic was backed up for 90 minutes following a crash that blocked a busy route.

New rooftop terrace and bar for town centre pub

New rooftop terrace and bar for town centre pub

Plans to open a rooftop bar and terrace at a popular town centre pub have been revealed.

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