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Plan to turn hotel into 14-bed HMO

Plan to turn hotel into 14-bed HMO

A hotel annexe, previously used to house homeless people, could be turned into a 14-bed property in an area ‘under siege’ from HMOs.

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Fowler excited for Ipswich return

Fowler excited for Ipswich return

George Fowler is heading back to his old club after Maidstone drew Ipswich in the FA Cup fourth round.

Neighbours unhappy with plans to convert house into child care home

Neighbours unhappy with plans to convert house into child care home

People living near a five-bedroom house earmarked to be turned into a children's care home fear disruption and intimidation from incoming youngsters.

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From nut farming to county hall – the young councillor proving he has ‘true grit’

From nut farming to county hall – the young councillor proving he has ‘true grit’

He’s one of the younger members of the ruling Conservatives at county hall but Tom Cannon harbours serious ambitions in both business and politics.

MP points the way to village green status

MP points the way to village green status

A three-year campaign to have redundant farmland declared a village green will be decided soon after a date was set for a public inquiry.

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Driver took cocaine and was drinking night before smashing into parked cars

Driver took cocaine and was drinking night before smashing into parked cars

A 57-year-old man has been handed a driving ban after zooming past an off-duty police officer and crashing into parked cars.

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New ‘satellite’ school to tackle county’s SEND places shortfall

New ‘satellite’ school to tackle county’s SEND places shortfall

Plans to create a new satellite school for pupils with special educational needs on an island with a shortage of places have been welcomed.

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Stones back to work after FA Cup exploits

Stones back to work after FA Cup exploits

Maidstone boss George Elokobi loved the professionalism of his players in their comeback win over Dartford.

Car crashing into home was ‘like a bomb going off’

Car crashing into home was ‘like a bomb going off’

A traumatised mum has described the terrifying moment a car smashed through the front of her home.

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Report: Stones fight back to edge Darts

Report: Stones fight back to edge Darts

FA Cup stars Maidstone came from a goal down to beat Kent rivals Dartford at the Gallagher Stadium.

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Fans seriously hurt in FA Cup win pitch invasion

Fans seriously hurt in FA Cup win pitch invasion

Scenes of jubilation turned to horror when Maidstone United fans were seriously hurt while celebrating their FA Cup win at the weekend.

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Former councillor and mayor dies

Former councillor and mayor dies

A former councillor and town mayor with an encyclopedic knowledge of local history has been praised after his death.

Rail commuters face disruption

Rail commuters face disruption

Passengers are facing delays on the trains this morning after a power failure at a railway station.

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‘I sat in bomb shelter and feared the worst’

‘I sat in bomb shelter and feared the worst’

A councillor on a humanitarian mission to Ukraine has told how he cheated death as Russian missiles rained down around his hotel.

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‘We want someone to get us into the Football League’

‘We want someone to get us into the Football League’

Maidstone’s FA Cup windfall won’t deter co-owners Terry Casey and Oliver Ash from seeking new investment to take the club to another level.

‘A huge club’ – Elokobi’s delight as Maidstone draw Ipswich in FA Cup

‘A huge club’ – Elokobi’s delight as Maidstone draw Ipswich in FA Cup

George Elokobi is thrilled with Maidstone’s FA Cup fourth-round draw away to Premier League-chasing Ipswich Town.

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Stones miss out on Premier League tie in FA Cup draw

Stones miss out on Premier League tie in FA Cup draw

The draw has been made for the fourth round of the FA Cup - but it’s not quite the plum tie non-league Maidstone United were hoping for.

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Department store to close for major refit

Department store to close for major refit

A luxury department chain will be shutting for six months to make way for big brand changes.

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KentOnline’s team of the week

KentOnline’s team of the week

Find out who’s in KentOnline’s team of the week and vote for your star man.

Raphe on FA Cup reprieve

Raphe on FA Cup reprieve

Raphe Brown has spoken about the moment he learned of his FA Cup reprieve after Maidstone proved he was a victim of mistaken identity.

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