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‘Neil Warnock would have loved to sign me’

‘Neil Warnock would have loved to sign me’

George Elokobi believes he’d have been right up Neil Warnock’s street in his playing days.

Iconic town centre nightclub up for sale after 25 years

Iconic town centre nightclub up for sale after 25 years

A club which hosted weekly events, football watchalongs, and thousands of punters has been put on the market for £850,000.

Team behind town’s first Pride at risk of closure

Team behind town’s first Pride at risk of closure

A community arts centre will have to shut if it cannot raise £10,000 before Christmas.

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‘That was a brilliant, dominant performance’

‘That was a brilliant, dominant performance’

George Elokobi loved what he saw from Maidstone in their home win over Hornchurch.

Report: Stones take the points

Report: Stones take the points

Maidstone continued their unbeaten league run with a win over Hornchurch that was far more comfortable than the scoreline suggests.

Iconic Kent supermodel dies ‘suddenly’ aged 46

Iconic Kent supermodel dies ‘suddenly’ aged 46

A popular 90s supermodel, who now lives in the county, has died while on holiday in Europe.

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Churchgoers frustrated as road shuts for third time in three months

Churchgoers frustrated as road shuts for third time in three months

Long-suffering churchgoers have been told to expect another road closure outside their place of worship.

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Paedophile who was ‘exploring his sexuality’ is spared jail after abusing boy

Paedophile who was ‘exploring his sexuality’ is spared jail after abusing boy

A 21-year-old who “took advantage” of and abused a vulnerable young boy avoided a prison sentence.

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Drug user offered police caution if he donated £100 to charity

Drug user offered police caution if he donated £100 to charity

A cocaine user could have been let off with a caution by police if he’d paid £100 to a charity but then “forgot” to make the payment.

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‘Killjoy’ report brands Leeds Castle fireworks a UK pollution hotspot

‘Killjoy’ report brands Leeds Castle fireworks a UK pollution hotspot

Authors of a report naming an iconic Kent venue as one of the nation’s biggest firework polluters have been branded “killjoys” .

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Nature reserves damaged by anti-social behaviour and metal detecting

Nature reserves damaged by anti-social behaviour and metal detecting

A conservation charity says it’s facing a “nature nightmare” as land has been damaged by metal detecting, anti-social behaviour and criminal activity.

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Why it takes time for new signings to settle

Why it takes time for new signings to settle

Maidstone manager George Elokobi says it’s important to show patience with new signings.

Football fixtures and results

Football fixtures and results

Catch up with all the week’s football fixtures and results here.

‘Terrified’ neighbours watch tree ablaze after bonfire spreads

‘Terrified’ neighbours watch tree ablaze after bonfire spreads

Emergency services were called to a residential street after a bonfire caused a tree to catch on fire.

Man airlifted to hospital after crash involving car and pedestrian

Man airlifted to hospital after crash involving car and pedestrian

Police cars and ambulances were spotted at the scene of a crash which saw a road shut for several hours.

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Striker’s time with Toffees legend

Striker’s time with Toffees legend

Working under ex-Premier League players is becoming a habit for Maidstone striker Harry Lodovica.

Hill’s 2025 plans revealed

Hill’s 2025 plans revealed

British Touring Car champion Jake Hill’s drive for next season has been confirmed.

Elderly pedestrian dies after being hit by car in town centre

Elderly pedestrian dies after being hit by car in town centre

A 79-year-old man who was airlifted to hospital after being struck by a vehicle in the middle of busy town centre has died.

Maidstone’s perfect 10 as Elokobi hails fightback

Maidstone’s perfect 10 as Elokobi hails fightback

George Elokobi saw 10/10 performances all round as Maidstone secured a draw at Dorking following Reiss Greenidge’s dismissal.

Report: Ten-man Stones hit back to draw

Report: Ten-man Stones hit back to draw

Ten-man Maidstone claimed a battling point at Dorking after losing Reiss Greenidge to a first-half red card.

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