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Injured Turgott’s YouTube documentary

Injured Turgott’s YouTube documentary

Former Maidstone captain Blair Turgott is sharing his recovery from a serious knee injury in an online documentary.

‘This accident is on you’

‘This accident is on you’

People who warned a junction was dangerous say they were proved right after a crash and have told councillors the responsibility lies with them.

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Dad’s relief as ‘crack den’ is finally closed down

Dad’s relief as ‘crack den’ is finally closed down

A gardener whose life was blighted by a nightmare neighbour has spoken of his relief after the resident was evicted.

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Work starts to dispel town’s ‘dark places’

Work starts to dispel town’s ‘dark places’

Work has started to convert a public toilet block into a police office in a bid to reduce anti-social behaviour.

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Mayor plays guitar at launch of music hub

Mayor plays guitar at launch of music hub

Mayor Gordon Newton said a new music shop and school will be a boost for the County Town, before having a brief guitar lesson himself.

The Kent riverside walk that is ‘close to perfection’

The Kent riverside walk that is ‘close to perfection’

Reporter Rhys Griffiths took a riverside walk and discovered a corner of Kent that could be perfect for those wanting a day out in the countryside.

Lorry blocks country road

Lorry blocks country road

An articulated lorry has become stranded, completely blocking a country lane, after satnav took the driver that way to avoid road closures.

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Youngsters revamp skate park with street art

Youngsters revamp skate park with street art

A group of youngsters were taught techniques in street art as an initiative to revamp a skate park.

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‘Together we can stop quarry extension’

‘Together we can stop quarry extension’

Walkers stepped out at the weekend to show their dismay at plans to extend a ragstone quarry at the expense of Ancient Woodland.

‘We must stick to the plan – and that doesn’t include Aldi’

‘We must stick to the plan – and that doesn’t include Aldi’

Councillors have rejected plans for an Aldi store despite huge support from residents.

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Scrap housing targets, say four out of five people

Scrap housing targets, say four out of five people

An MP is pressing the government to listen to voters’ views and to scrap mandatory housing targets.

Housing protesters demand 'withheld' traffic data

Housing protesters demand 'withheld' traffic data

Villagers angered by plans to build thousands of houses on farmland are demanding data from traffic surveys.

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Football fixtures and results

Football fixtures and results

Catch up with the week’s football fixtures and results here - including all the Bank Holiday action!

‘Sometimes we make saves like that’

‘Sometimes we make saves like that’

Maidstone keeper Lucas Covolan endeared himself to fans with a wonder save – and he’s used to pleasing supporters after scoring in a play-off final.

Motorway reopens after ‘serious’ crash

Motorway reopens after ‘serious’ crash

A motorway has reopened after a ‘serious’ crash forced it to close for emergency repairs overnight.

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Elokobi: We’re one big family

Elokobi: We’re one big family

George Elokobi’s commitment to his Maidstone United players goes way beyond the training ground.

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The groundbreaking TV show that welcomed Elton John and Take That to Kent

The groundbreaking TV show that welcomed Elton John and Take That to Kent

Legendary kids TV show No.73 kick-started the careers of stars like Sandi Toksvig, and brought an unlikely and terrifying cameo from a deadly spider.

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Woman arrested after fight outside KFC

Woman arrested after fight outside KFC

A woman has been arrested on suspicion of assault and having a weapon after a town centre incident involving a group of children.

Greggs opens third store metres away from other shop

Greggs opens third store metres away from other shop

A popular bakery chain has welcomed customers after opening its third store in a town centre.

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Levi off and running for Stones

Levi off and running for Stones

Levi Amantchi wasted no time making an impact after coming off the bench for Maidstone at Yeovil.

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