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£2.2m town centre building could be turned into hotel

£2.2m town centre building could be turned into hotel

The freehold of a former bank building, which is now partially used as an Indian restaurant, has been put up for sale.

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Sex offender caught talking to underage Russian teens online

Sex offender caught talking to underage Russian teens online

A pervert who used his neighbour's WiFi to download vile child abuse images has been caught trying to talk to underage Russian girls online.

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No progress on key road junction after two-year wait

No progress on key road junction after two-year wait

Plans are still “being optimised” to reconfigure a key road junction outside a pub despite its closure and expected demolition two years ago.

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Baby clothing brand to open third Kent store

Baby clothing brand to open third Kent store

The owners of a boutique store for tots have revealed a new opening date for their third store after delaying its launch.

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‘It’s all I had left of her’

‘It’s all I had left of her’

A mum whose home was ransacked during a burglary has made an emotional plea after jewellery belonging to her late daughter was stolen.

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Woman with multiple stab wounds found by officers in town centre

Woman with multiple stab wounds found by officers in town centre

A woman with multiple stab wounds was found by police on patrol in a town centre.

ANPR cameras to be used to catch drivers using bus lanes

ANPR cameras to be used to catch drivers using bus lanes

A county council is cracking down on motorists using bus lanes by installing ANPR cameras to catch them.

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Shoe store moves out of shopping centre

Shoe store moves out of shopping centre

A shopping centre shoe shop is returning to the road it left more than 10 years ago after taking over former supermarket store.

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Ghost hunters to search historic museum

Ghost hunters to search historic museum

A national group of ghost hunters have chosen a 150-year-old museum as their latest site in a bid to discover hidden spirits.

Victory for man after council U-turns on broken bin

Victory for man after council U-turns on broken bin

A man has been left “delighted” after having his broken bin was replaced free of charge after the council initially refused.

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Gbode’s gratitude to ex-Gills boss

Gbode’s gratitude to ex-Gills boss

Maidstone loanee Joe Gbode has described sacked Gillingham boss Neil Harris as an inspirational figure in his career.

Rail services delayed after train hits ‘obstruction’

Rail services delayed after train hits ‘obstruction’

Services along a busy railway line were stopped and the power switched off due to a train hitting an obstruction.

CCTV appeal after jewellery stolen from home

CCTV appeal after jewellery stolen from home

Police investigating a burglary have released an image of a man they wish to speak to.

Power cut causes traffic light failure on bridge

Power cut causes traffic light failure on bridge

Drivers were warned to approach with caution, after a power cut knocked the traffic lights out on a town centre bridge system.

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Road reopens after car crashes into telegraph pole

Road reopens after car crashes into telegraph pole

Traffic was heavy and bus services were cancelled due to a fallen telegraph pole which blocked a main road during the morning rush hour.

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Elokobi: A different game

Elokobi: A different game

George Elokobi says Maidstone’s league win at Torquay will have no bearing on their FA Cup clash.

Puppies found abandoned in bush

Puppies found abandoned in bush

A litter of flea-ridden puppies which were found malnourished by a passerby are now recovering under the care of a vets practice.

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Owner reunited with cat four years after going missing

Owner reunited with cat four years after going missing

A 16-year-old cat has been found 18 miles from her home, after more than four years missing.

‘Riders across the country owe so much to him’

‘Riders across the country owe so much to him’

Tributes have been made to a ‘pioneering’ police motorcyclist instructor who paved the way for thousands to ride more safely and skillfully.

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Water main repairs shut road

Water main repairs shut road

Motorists are facing more problems after water works closes another road.

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