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Huge Christmas lights switch-on sees countdown to celebrations begin

Huge Christmas lights switch-on sees countdown to celebrations begin

Excitement and anticipation for a town’s festive light switch-on has reached its crescendo as lights officially turned on. .

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Life-saving plan unveiled for red telephone box

Life-saving plan unveiled for red telephone box

A village is seeking to install an iconic phone box, but you won’t be able to make calls from it.

Supermarket shows off new look after refit

Supermarket shows off new look after refit

A Morrisons branch has unveiled a “new and improved” layout after extensive refurbishments.

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Nightclubs and pubs awarded for safe environments

Nightclubs and pubs awarded for safe environments

A number of businesses have been recognised for their safety and security as part of a national scheme.

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‘Long delays’ after crash outside hospital

‘Long delays’ after crash outside hospital

Motorists and people visiting a town hospital are facing a longer wait than usual after a multi-car crash.

Expert fears Kent could go bust next year

Expert fears Kent could go bust next year

A guru is ‘baffled’ at why the government isn’t doing more to help ‘well-run’ councils that have found themselves staring into the financial abyss.

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Three men jailed for BMW, Mercedes and Range Rover car thefts

Three men jailed for BMW, Mercedes and Range Rover car thefts

Three men who carried out keyless car thefts across the county have been jailed for a total of more than seven years.

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‘I rested Levi – I know my players’

‘I rested Levi – I know my players’

George Elokobi has defended his decision to rest leading scorer Levi Amantchi amid questions from Maidstone fans.

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Con artist jailed again just months after release for last scam

Con artist jailed again just months after release for last scam

A fraudster has been jailed for an internet scam advertising quad bikes for sale – just months after being released from prison for similar offences.

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Police crackdown on illegal e-scooters

Police crackdown on illegal e-scooters

Police are attempting to crackdown on e-scooter use in a town centre.

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Multimillion-pound surgical centre to create 200 jobs

Multimillion-pound surgical centre to create 200 jobs

A new orthopaedic hub is set to open soon at a Kent hospital, creating around 200 jobs.

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New bus route to serve hospital

New bus route to serve hospital

A new bus service will connect a town centre to the local hospital from Monday.

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Plans for town centre site submitted

Plans for town centre site submitted

Final plans showing 217 flats in five apartment blocks have been revealed for a town centre redevelopment site.

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‘Good teams don’t lose two in a row’

‘Good teams don’t lose two in a row’

George Elokobi got the reaction he was looking for as Maidstone beat Dover on Tuesday night.

Report: Amantchi settles Kent derby

Report: Amantchi settles Kent derby

Levi Amantchi marked his return to the starting XI by scoring the winning goal for Maidstone against Dover.

Double-decker donated to school

Double-decker donated to school

Children at a special needs school have been given their own double-decker bus to play on.

Man in court after threats made to housing staff

Man in court after threats made to housing staff

Police have charged a man after he allegedly made threats to harm others.

Disability footballers honour war heroes

Disability footballers honour war heroes

A football club for players with disabilities held their own Remembrance event, with a little help from the RBL and firefighters.

Thunderstorm warning for Kent

Thunderstorm warning for Kent

Another weather warning has been issued for the county as people are told to prepare for lightning, heavy winds and rainfall.

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Sheep killed after being ‘deliberately’ run over

Sheep killed after being ‘deliberately’ run over

Police are investigating an incident that left farm animals with “horrific injuries”.

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