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Hopes Lioness will open new centre near park cafe

Hopes Lioness will open new centre near park cafe

An England and Arsenal striker is in line to open a learning centre after the building had its official opening ceremony.

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‘Heartbroken’ wife to keep pub open in landlord’s memory

‘Heartbroken’ wife to keep pub open in landlord’s memory

The distraught partner of a pub landlord who was stabbed to death has vowed to keep the boozer open in his memory.

Swimming pool reopens after sudden closure

Swimming pool reopens after sudden closure

A swimming pool has reopened after closing unexpectedly earlier this week due to water quality levels.

A level playing field

A level playing field

George Elokobi says there are no underdogs as Maidstone United start their FA Cup campaign.

Football fixtures and results

Football fixtures and results

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

Cannabis farm raided after tip-off from neighbours

Cannabis farm raided after tip-off from neighbours

Drugs were seized from a house in a raid after a man was seen acting suspiciously.

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Charges scrapped for gym users at town centre car park

Charges scrapped for gym users at town centre car park

Leisure centre users will no longer have to pay for parking when staying at a town centre gym for less than three hours.

Arrest after people ‘threatened by man wielding baseball bat’

Arrest after people ‘threatened by man wielding baseball bat’

A man has been arrested after people in a town centre reported seeing a man wielding a weapon running at passers by.

‘I get asked about that quite a lot’ – Petrasso on Zlatan slap

‘I get asked about that quite a lot’ – Petrasso on Zlatan slap

Maidstone new boy Michael Petrasso has spoken about the moment he clashed with legendary striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic.

Good form continues at Goodwood for Hill

Good form continues at Goodwood for Hill

Jake Hill swapped his BTCC BMW 330i for a 1954 HWM Jaguar and was still quickly up to speed on his latest visit to Goodwood.

Hospital blunder sees patients’ calls diverted to pub landlord

Hospital blunder sees patients’ calls diverted to pub landlord

A hospital has apologised after it accidentally sent important calls from MRI patients to a landlord for two hours.

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‘It’s ridiculous!’: Supermarkets stocking Christmas food divides shoppers

‘It’s ridiculous!’: Supermarkets stocking Christmas food divides shoppers

Shocked customers have spotted supermarkets filling aisles with mince pies and Christmas puddings months ahead of the festive season.

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Cat-lover fears pets will be killed by speeding drivers

Cat-lover fears pets will be killed by speeding drivers

An animal lover is terrified one of her beloved pets, or even a child, could be killed unless speed restrictions are introduced in her road.

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Traffic misery postponed as junction works delayed

Traffic misery postponed as junction works delayed

KCC has postponed planned works to a key roundabout just days after an intervention by three MPs.

Community centre opens after six-year wait

Community centre opens after six-year wait

A town finally has its new community centre after a six-year wait.

Swimming pool suddenly closes

Swimming pool suddenly closes

A leisure centre swimming pool has closed due to a dip in water quality levels.

‘It’s a time of great joy’

‘It’s a time of great joy’

Church-goers will celebrate a new home and mark their 20th anniversary.

Anger over councillor backing quarry plans

Anger over councillor backing quarry plans

A council cabinet member who ‘ignored’ colleagues’ views on Ancient Woodland has been accused of ‘slapping democracy in the face.’

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Murder charge after landlord killed outside pub

Murder charge after landlord killed outside pub

A woman has appeared in court today charged with murder after a man was fatally stabbed in a town centre.

Two weeks of overnight closures planned for A229

Two weeks of overnight closures planned for A229

Plans to close a major roundabout for overnight roadworks has sparked concerns over congestion.

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