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Heading in the right direction!

Heading in the right direction!

Changes are coming in youth football but an opportunity for everyone to play is at the heart of a new strategy, says the Kent FA’s Toby Elgar.

‘I religiously separate my food waste from the rest… but what is the point?’

‘I religiously separate my food waste from the rest… but what is the point?’

A binman has been caught on video emptying a food waste caddy directly into the general waste bin.

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Road to close again for five weeks

Road to close again for five weeks

Disgruntled residents in one town are unhappy with another SGN road closure saying it will “heavily impact” the traffic on main roads.

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‘People are in despair over the ever-growing number of HMOs’

‘People are in despair over the ever-growing number of HMOs’

A change of power at borough council level has yet to bring any relief to a town suffering from an abundance of Houses in Multiple Occupation.

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‘Amazing’ woman praised for life-saving efforts at road side

‘Amazing’ woman praised for life-saving efforts at road side

A man who came across a car crash has commended the quick-acting response of an “amazing” member of the public who gave CPR at the roadside.

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Car ploughs through railings into tree

Car ploughs through railings into tree

Police and ambulance services have blocked off a roundabout after a car crashed into a tree.

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‘I’m an all-action centre-forward’

‘I’m an all-action centre-forward’

Maidstone have boosted their forward line with a double signing - including one player who is looking for a third successive promotion.

Police chief gives view on probabtion hostel after damning documentary

Police chief gives view on probabtion hostel after damning documentary

A police chief has given his assurance that policing is ‘tight’ around a probation hostel that was the subject of a damning Panorama exposé.

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Roadworks postponed following traffic chaos

Roadworks postponed following traffic chaos

Electrical work set to go on for three weeks along a busy main road has been postponed.

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Road reopens after three-car pile up

Road reopens after three-car pile up

Drivers faced delays after a crash involving three vehicles caused multiple lanes to be blocked.

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Horror as catapult-wielding yobs ‘torture’ and kill birds

Horror as catapult-wielding yobs ‘torture’ and kill birds

Witnesses were horrified after a group of boys with catapults kicked and threw a duck against a wall.

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League unveils new sponsor

League unveils new sponsor

The Southern Counties East League has announced a new two-year sponsorship deal.

Man charged after police operation on A249

Man charged after police operation on A249

Officers have charged a 25-year-old man following a huge police operation on the A249 which found class A drugs, imitation firearms and a Taser.

Latest closures scheduled for £5m roundabout revamp

Latest closures scheduled for £5m roundabout revamp

The contractor working on a multi-million pound roundabout upgrade has announced the upcoming dates it will be closed.

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‘Medical incident’ prompts emergency service response at court

‘Medical incident’ prompts emergency service response at court

Emergency services have swarmed to a courthouse following reports of a medical incident.

Levels not an issue as defender relishes playing under George Elokobi

Levels not an issue as defender relishes playing under George Elokobi

Charlie Seaman had no issues dropping into National League South for the chance to work with George Elokobi once again.

More closures planned ahead of flyover opening

More closures planned ahead of flyover opening

Commuters are set to face more delays ahead of the multi-million pound Stockbury Flyover project opening as more closures are announced.

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Electrical works set to last three weeks cause long delays

Electrical works set to last three weeks cause long delays

A lane closure near a busy roundabout is causing delays for drivers and patients heading to a hospital.

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Three arrests after police operation on A249

Three arrests after police operation on A249

Officers have made three arrests during a huge police operation on the A249 which found class A drugs, imitation firearms and a Taser.

Teenage paedophile told boy ‘age is just a number’

Teenage paedophile told boy ‘age is just a number’

A young man who was just 18 when he preyed on his young victim and encouraged them into sexual activity has been found guilty.

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