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‘She was one of a kind – the funniest person you could ever meet’

‘She was one of a kind – the funniest person you could ever meet’

Tributes have been paid to an “incredibly brave” mum-of-three who died after a battle with cancer.

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Football fixtures and results

Football fixtures and results

Catch up with all the latest football fixtures and results here.

Delays after fire incident closes busy road

Delays after fire incident closes busy road

A busy road leading into a town centre was closed following an incident involving the fire service.

Driving test delays: Five-month wait the ‘new norm’

Driving test delays: Five-month wait the ‘new norm’

While this week’s examiner's walkout has been called off, new data shows learners hoping to shed their L-plates still face agonisingly long waits.

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Italian job made me

Italian job made me

Maidstone striker Mo Faal has told how a spell playing in Italy helped him become the player he is today.

Dad ‘stepped in front of lorry’ following court appearance

Dad ‘stepped in front of lorry’ following court appearance

An inquest jury has heard how a troubled dad died after being struck by a lorry after he fled a hospital where he was being treated.

‘Nothing flashy or fancy – we just want that community pub feel’

‘Nothing flashy or fancy – we just want that community pub feel’

A pub which closed in 2022 amid animal welfare concerns has reopened after a £55k refurbishment with a new boss in charge.

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Couple killed in country lane crash named

Couple killed in country lane crash named

An accountant and retired nurse who were killed while walking their dog after a BMW crashed into them have been named for the first time.

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Corne supremacy as Stones boss hails wonder strike

Corne supremacy as Stones boss hails wonder strike

George Elokobi saw another goal-of-the-season contender as Maidstone beat Torquay at the Gallagher on Tuesday night.

Uni graduate who crashed car into homes was fleeing abusive ex

Uni graduate who crashed car into homes was fleeing abusive ex

A 23-year-old woman who failed to stop for police and crashed her car into the front of two homes was fleeing an abusive ex, a court has heard.

Report: Corne stunner sinks Torquay

Report: Corne stunner sinks Torquay

Sam Corne scored a late cracker as Maidstone finally saw off battling Torquay at the Gallagher.

Maidstone discover FA Cup fifth-round opponents

Maidstone discover FA Cup fifth-round opponents

FA Cup giant-killers Maidstone have discovered their fifth-round opponents.

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30 electric scooters seized in town centre crackdown

30 electric scooters seized in town centre crackdown

Electric scooters have been seized by police as part of an ongoing clampdown on their illegal use.

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CCTV shows ‘scary’ moment Jaguar crashes into front of Londis

CCTV shows ‘scary’ moment Jaguar crashes into front of Londis

A shop owner believes a driver and his passenger are “lucky to be alive” after a car smashed through the front of his store.

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‘My life got taken away from me – I can't do anything alone’

‘My life got taken away from me – I can't do anything alone’

A woman who suffers 17 seizures a day says childhood bullying contributed to her rare condition. Warning: contains video readers may find distressing

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‘Lucas is the best in the league...of course he had suitors’

‘Lucas is the best in the league...of course he had suitors’

George Elokobi has declared Lucas Covolan the best goalkeeper in National League South after the Brazilian decided to stay at Maidstone.

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‘Business has just died’: Pub’s trade hit by gas works

‘Business has just died’: Pub’s trade hit by gas works

The landlord of a popular village pub says he has lost half of his takings after passing trade plummeted during a road closure for gas works.

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Plans to chop community warden roles to come under scrutiny

Plans to chop community warden roles to come under scrutiny

Plans to slash the county’s community warden scheme to make £1 million in savings are due to be put before county hall for extra scrutiny.

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‘We’ll borrow £60m for new leisure centre’

‘We’ll borrow £60m for new leisure centre’

A council wants to borrow £350m as it embarks on a ‘massively ambitious’ spending programme.

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‘It’s the call every parent dreads – we don’t want it happening to another family’

‘It’s the call every parent dreads – we don’t want it happening to another family’

The family of a 12-year-old who was put in a coma after being knocked down by a car is fighting for a safe crossing.

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