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Election ends with no overall control

Election ends with no overall control

The Conservatives have emerged ahead in a hard-fought borough council election – but failed to secure an overall majorit.y

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Villagers call for speed cameras to stop ‘danger zone’ drivers

Villagers call for speed cameras to stop ‘danger zone’ drivers

Campaigners are demanding action to stop drivers hurtling through their village at up to 70mph.

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Riley holds Court with late Stones winner

Riley holds Court with late Stones winner

Maidstone under-19s scored an incredible last-minute free-kick to win the National League Academy Cup final.

Candidates learn fate as election counts continue

Candidates learn fate as election counts continue

The results in the county’s two local elections are rolling in.

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Star-studded former cabaret club on market for £750k

Star-studded former cabaret club on market for £750k

A former hen-do venue which hosted celeb comics including Jim Davidson and Michael Barrymore has been listed on Rightmove.

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Big changes at Maidstone as retained list announced

Big changes at Maidstone as retained list announced

Maidstone are releasing 10 players as they prepare for another season in National League South.

Driver caused life-changing injuries in head-on crash

Driver caused life-changing injuries in head-on crash

A van driver has been sentenced after admitting causing a crash that left him and his victim with serious injuries.

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Elokobi: Winning culture is back

Elokobi: Winning culture is back

George Elokobi says the winning culture is back at Maidstone as he looks to go a step further next season.

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Green light for pavilion

Green light for pavilion

Leeds & Broomfield Cricket Club have been granted planning permission to build a new pavilion.

Inside Kent’s latest B&M store

Inside Kent’s latest B&M store

We take an exclusive first look inside a bargain retailer’s new shop ahead of its opening today.

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‘There are still so many people homeless, alone and vulnerable who need help’

‘There are still so many people homeless, alone and vulnerable who need help’

An outreach programme inspired by the tragic death of a homeless man is looking to expand.

Mum found guilty of murdering pub landlord

Mum found guilty of murdering pub landlord

A woman who stabbed her ex brother-in-law to death in an "irrational but intentional" attack outside his pub has today been convicted of murder.

‘I can finally get a decent night’s sleep’

‘I can finally get a decent night’s sleep’

A sleep-deprived resident is overjoyed after a clanging manhole was fixed following a month of torment - days after KentOnline got in touch.

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‘Proud moment’ as Gurkhas gain recognition

‘Proud moment’ as Gurkhas gain recognition

A ceremony has been held to dedicate a standard for a Gurka veterans’ association.

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Man in hospital after being hit by car

Man in hospital after being hit by car

A pedestrian was taken to hospital following an early morning collision.

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Drivers plunged into ‘chaos’ as traffic lights turned off on roundabout

Drivers plunged into ‘chaos’ as traffic lights turned off on roundabout

Drivers have reported a raft of near-misses, days after signals were switched off at a busy junction as part of improvement works.

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Hall pivotal as GB win Euros team silver

Hall pivotal as GB win Euros team silver

Maidstone’s James Hall has enjoyed yet more success on the international stage - this time at the European Artistic Championships in Italy.

Couple jailed after drugs smuggled into prisons with drones

Couple jailed after drugs smuggled into prisons with drones

A couple jailed for smuggling thousands of pounds of drugs into prisons were caught after flying a drone over a Kent site.

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Hospital issues warning after temporary traffic lights cause delays

Hospital issues warning after temporary traffic lights cause delays

Drivers are facing up to 30-minute delays along a busy hospital route due to electrical works.

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Speedboat, motorhome and knuckleduster seized in raids

Speedboat, motorhome and knuckleduster seized in raids

Several men have been arrested on suspicion of drug offences following raids by police.

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