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Elokobi won’t be silenced

Elokobi won’t be silenced

George Elokobi took his medicine as Maidstone lost to Chippenham but will continue to speak up for the club.

‘Ice-cool in the head and fire in the belly’

‘Ice-cool in the head and fire in the belly’

Maidstone boss George Elokobi has called on his side to play the game not the occasion at local rivals Tonbridge.

Report: Home defeat for Maidstone

Report: Home defeat for Maidstone

A poor game was settled by a lovely strike as Maidstone lost at home to Chippenham.

Pub with chequered past set to reopen in New Year

Pub with chequered past set to reopen in New Year

A pub boarded up for more than a year after being at the centre of an animal welfare probe is set to reopen for business under new management

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‘I became Kent’s youngest landlady after only three shifts’

‘I became Kent’s youngest landlady after only three shifts’

A teenager believed to be the youngest landlady in Kent is preparing to spend her first Christmas behind the bar.

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Shock as pub suddenly shuts and refunds tickets for New Year’s bash

Shock as pub suddenly shuts and refunds tickets for New Year’s bash

A pub which only reopened in the summer has closed once again just days before Christmas

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Worker left with fractured eye socket in petrol garage assault

Worker left with fractured eye socket in petrol garage assault

A worker at a petrol garage was left with a fractured eye socket following a sustained assault by a customer.

Football fixtures and results

Football fixtures and results

Catch up with all the festive fixtures and results here.

Kelly’s eye on Stones return

Kelly’s eye on Stones return

Conor Kelly hopes to be nearing the end of his injury troubles as he spends a first Christmas away from his family in America.

Sinkhole closes road until new year

Sinkhole closes road until new year

A road will be shut for an additional fortnight as repair and maintenance works to fix a large sinkhole continue.

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Suspect charged after women ‘offered money for sex’ in street

Suspect charged after women ‘offered money for sex’ in street

A suspect has been charged after multiple women were approached by a man and harassed.

Bodybuilder vows not to give up on turning pro after heartbreak

Bodybuilder vows not to give up on turning pro after heartbreak

A bodybuilder who dedicates five days a week to training is setting his sights on going pro in 2026.

Elokobi’s Christmas message

Elokobi’s Christmas message

George Elokobi says less is more over Christmas as he looks to get the best out of Maidstone’s players.

Why some Kent landmarks will be turning green this week

Why some Kent landmarks will be turning green this week

Three prominent places in the county are set to turn green on the longest day of the year to remind people about an important charity.

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Violent man jailed after attack left victim needing 15 stitches

Violent man jailed after attack left victim needing 15 stitches

A violent man has been jailed after attacking a woman in a hotel.

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Police called after concern for welfare of woman

Police called after concern for welfare of woman

There were delays in a village while emergency services dealt with an incident which closed a road.

Hill’s race plans announced

Hill’s race plans announced

Jake Hill has confirmed his plans for the 2024 British Touring Car Championship.

Stagecoach extends £2 single fare cap

Stagecoach extends £2 single fare cap

A bus company has announced it will extend its maximum fare scheme for another six months after seeing higher take-up.

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Vets call for pet blood donors

Vets call for pet blood donors

A vet has asked pet owners to help save animal lives by volunteering their dogs to give blood.

Zara store shuts unexpectedly

Zara store shuts unexpectedly

Customers have been left shocked after a fashion retailer has shut one of their town centre branches in Kent without warning.

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