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The hidden history of Kent’s lost village

The hidden history of Kent’s lost village

From papermaking and trams to a forgotten zoo and secret chapel, this village has a history very different to the suburb we know today.

Major disruption as 13 roads shut in one town

Major disruption as 13 roads shut in one town

Highways bosses have apologised for a “high volume” of road closures as gas, highways and emergency works take place, shutting 13 roads.

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Predator got haircut to ‘look sharp’ ahead of plan to meet boy in car park

Predator got haircut to ‘look sharp’ ahead of plan to meet boy in car park

A sex offender travelled to Kent hoping to meet a boy after bombarding him with obscene messages, images and videos over several weeks.

OPINION: In praise of the political speech-makers

OPINION: In praise of the political speech-makers

Local democracy reporter Simon Finlay reflects on the power of the political speech-makers…

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‘I’d love for it to be as big as men’s football’

‘I’d love for it to be as big as men’s football’

Maidstone United manager Tori Campbell believes the sky is the limit for women’s football.

Russell’s double dream

Russell’s double dream

A year on from winning the Kent Derby with Droopys Display, Jack Russell is this time counting on Headford Dane to do the business at Central Park.

Football fixtures and results

Football fixtures and results

Catch up with all the latest football fixtures and results here.

Former Maidstone United player jailed for selling laughing gas

Former Maidstone United player jailed for selling laughing gas

A former Stones striker who boasted he was “making so much money he didn’t know what to do with it” by selling laughing gas has been locked up.

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‘These are visually stunning areas that deserve national protection’

‘These are visually stunning areas that deserve national protection’

A Kent council is pushing for two local beauty spots to be given national protection.

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Stones defender on facing old club

Stones defender on facing old club

Lexus Beeden is loving life at Maidstone as he prepares to return to his old club this weekend.

‘I remember when every garden had a hedgehog’: Bid to protect nature

‘I remember when every garden had a hedgehog’: Bid to protect nature

Councillors had mixed views on a bid to embed the rights of nature into all council decisions.

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Bid to promote cultural awareness and celebrate diversity amid flag debate

Bid to promote cultural awareness and celebrate diversity amid flag debate

A councillor has called for his local authority to promote cultural awareness and celebrate diversity alongside “presenting facts about immigration”.

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Emergency gas works to close major route… again

Emergency gas works to close major route… again

People living in one town have branded another road closure “ridiculous” as they fear the area will become gridlocked.

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‘Growing up with the legend that was Tony Hart was full of laughter and love’

‘Growing up with the legend that was Tony Hart was full of laughter and love’

On what would have been his 100th birthday, Tony Hart’s daughter has helped open an exhibition of his work and paid tribute to “her hero”.

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Town centre chippy changes hands after ‘widespread rat infestation’ discovered

Town centre chippy changes hands after ‘widespread rat infestation’ discovered

New owners have taken over a fish and chip shop and are making urgent improvements after it was given a zero-star hygiene rating by health inspectors.

Council leader announces new appointment to cabinet

Council leader announces new appointment to cabinet

A council leader has appointed a new cabinet member to tackle climate change and nature recovery.

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‘It’s such a pity’: World-famous collection of 8,000 teapots fails to sell at auction

‘It’s such a pity’: World-famous collection of 8,000 teapots fails to sell at auction

A world-famous assortment of teapots, which was expected to make up to £80,000, has failed to sell at auction.

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Police ‘very concerned’ for woman missing for almost a month

Police ‘very concerned’ for woman missing for almost a month

Police looking for a missing 59-year-old have released CCTV footage of her at a coffee shop, as the search for her continues.

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Demolition of fire-hit cottage and equestrian school expansion among latest plans

Demolition of fire-hit cottage and equestrian school expansion among latest plans

Plans to demolish a fire-damaged cottage and extend a horse riding school are among the latest planning applications submitted to a council.

Cyclist injured after crash with car

Cyclist injured after crash with car

A cyclist has been injured after being hit by a car.

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