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‘I’ve tried for 10 years to convert it – does council want it to rot away?’

‘I’ve tried for 10 years to convert it – does council want it to rot away?’

A retired eye surgeon has told of her frustration as a 10-year fight to convert a derelict telephone exchange continues.

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Driver rolled into bush after downing bottle of wine

Driver rolled into bush after downing bottle of wine

A motorist who was seen driving erratically had drunk a bottle of wine and downed a pint of Stella before he got into his vehicle, a court heard.

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Elokobi: That one was for the fans

Elokobi: That one was for the fans

Maidstone manager George Elokobi was pleased by the togetherness shown on and off the pitch on the opening day of the season.

Report: Maidstone defeat 10-man Slough

Report: Maidstone defeat 10-man Slough

Maidstone came from behind to beat Slough on the opening day of the National League South season.

Mushrooms growing from ceiling of mum’s flat

Mushrooms growing from ceiling of mum’s flat

A mum is worried for her daughter’s health after mushrooms started sprouting from the mould in the ceiling of her flat.

Stones won’t disrespect rivals

Stones won’t disrespect rivals

George Elokobi will let his Maidstone team do their talking on the pitch - and not make rash statements off it.

Wetherspoon pub to shut for major £1.2m refurb

Wetherspoon pub to shut for major £1.2m refurb

A town centre pub has submitted proposals for its biggest revamp since opening nearly 30 years ago in an attempt to give it a ‘new lease of life’.

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Tributes paid to stage legend who has died aged 84

Tributes paid to stage legend who has died aged 84

A towering figure in variety entertainment since the 1960s and a passionate advocate of inclusivity within the industry has died.

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‘Highways officers get bullied and threatened at meetings’

‘Highways officers get bullied and threatened at meetings’

Kent's highways chief claims the county council's officers no longer attend planning meetings because they are "insulted, bullied and threatened".

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Caravan destroyed in ‘suspicious’ fire

Caravan destroyed in ‘suspicious’ fire

A caravan has been destroyed in a fire which is being treated as suspicious.

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We try Kent’s first rage room – and you need to go!

We try Kent’s first rage room – and you need to go!

First thought to have originated in Japan, we tried the county’s first rage room to let off some steam.

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Football fixtures and results

Football fixtures and results

Catch up with all the week’s football fixtures as League 2 and the National League gets under way.

No curveballs for Stones

No curveballs for Stones

Maidstone boss George Elokobi has allayed any fears fans may have over their summer recruitment.

‘Local people are not being allowed a say on road closure’

‘Local people are not being allowed a say on road closure’

Highways officers have been slated for failing to address the public on the future of a road closure deemed a risk to school children.

Fury at highway chief’s ‘get on your bike’ suggestion to new build homeowners

Fury at highway chief’s ‘get on your bike’ suggestion to new build homeowners

The county's highways boss has been criticised after suggesting residents in new developments could ‘get on their bikes’ to avoid congested roads.

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MP welcomes new state-of-the-art factory

MP welcomes new state-of-the-art factory

An international heating and ventilation company has opened a brand new state-of-the-art factory in the county.

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Third Labour member resigns after ‘unexplained suspensions’

Third Labour member resigns after ‘unexplained suspensions’

A Labour Party member of 30 years has quit after being suspended without being given a reason why.

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Traders vote to continue town centre improvement scheme

Traders vote to continue town centre improvement scheme

Town centre businesses have decided to continue a scheme which looks to improve the area and footfall.

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Are our councils representing all communities?

Are our councils representing all communities?

We spoke to councillors who say our local government is not reflecting all the people living in Kent.

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Flats planned for town pub killed off by Covid

Flats planned for town pub killed off by Covid

A former Shepherd Neame pub which felt the full force of the coronavirus pandemic has been earmarked to be turned into new homes.

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