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25-tonne train craned into school for new café

25-tonne train craned into school for new café

Staff and pupils gathered to watch a train carriage be craned into a school’s grounds where it will be transformed into a working cafe.

Almost £20k of illegal cigarettes seized by police

Almost £20k of illegal cigarettes seized by police

Thousands of pounds worth of illicit cigarettes and rolling tobacco have been confiscated after several shops were targeted by police.

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Dry spell no hindrance for George

Dry spell no hindrance for George

Maidstone boss George Elokobi says his side’s 19-game winless run last season was a valuable learning experience.

Man in court over theft and fraud charges

Man in court over theft and fraud charges

A man has been charged with fraud and theft after money was allegedly taken from a bank account without permission.

Flood of criticism over ‘nightmare’ road closure

Flood of criticism over ‘nightmare’ road closure

A water firm has come under fire over a six-month road closure, with residents complaining of HGVs thundering past their homes.

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Battle to keep castle’s heritage intact

Battle to keep castle’s heritage intact

A conservation area could be extended to protect the grounds of a ruined Norman castle.

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Business to extend Victorian pump house

Business to extend Victorian pump house

A firm can has won permission to add an extra floor to a listed water pump house despite neighbours' objections.

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‘Four officers arrested me at home for crime I didn’t commit...’

‘Four officers arrested me at home for crime I didn’t commit...’

A frail carer has been left traumatised after being locked in a police cell for hours over untrue accusations she’d stolen from a client.

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Footage captures moment car crashes into 20mph sign

Footage captures moment car crashes into 20mph sign

Campaigners are pushing for improved safety measures on a notorious road after a car collided with a sign.

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295 home development unlikely to get promised community centre

295 home development unlikely to get promised community centre

Developers are arguing that there is no longer a need to provide a community space in a development of 295 homes.

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Thai festival returns to town

Thai festival returns to town

There will be food, dancing and live shows at a Thai festival this weekend, hosted by two popular restaurants.

Beauty salon on market for £250k after forfeiture notice

Beauty salon on market for £250k after forfeiture notice

A beauty and tanning shop which had a forfeiture notice slapped on its front door has been put on the market for £250,000.

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Man nearly charged £500 after car park mistake

Man nearly charged £500 after car park mistake

A driver was just seconds away from being charged a hefty fee after making a mistake at the cashless payment machine.

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‘I was left crying in the loo’

‘I was left crying in the loo’

A popular music festival has been criticised after disabled ticket-holders were left struggling to see the acts or use the toilets.

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Arsenal fan Wanjau-Smith scores against Gunners keeper for Maidstone

Arsenal fan Wanjau-Smith scores against Gunners keeper for Maidstone

Arsenal fan Sol Wanjau-Smith put his knowledge to good use to fire Maidstone to their first win of the season.

Fun is the name of the game!

Fun is the name of the game!

Leeds & Broomfield’s Calypso cricket classes have got youngsters hooked - and you can see why.

Costa backs special school’s innovative train café bid

Costa backs special school’s innovative train café bid

Big businesses are lending their support to a scheme which hopes to transform an old train carriage into a community café.

Russo’s Lionesses claim shoot-out success

Russo’s Lionesses claim shoot-out success

Maidstone’s Alessia Russo helped England scrape through to the Women's World Cup Quarter-Final with a dramatic penalty shoot-out victory over Nigeria.

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KentOnline's team of the week

KentOnline's team of the week

Find out who’s made the first KentOnline team-of-the-week of the new season - and vote for your star man!

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Crash on M20 sparks traffic queues

Crash on M20 sparks traffic queues

A crash on the M20 caused traffic to build up this afternoon.

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