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‘People keep blocking our drives - this road can’t cope with HMOs’

‘People keep blocking our drives - this road can’t cope with HMOs’

Residents living in a quiet street say a new house in multiple occupation has led to rowdy parties and caused parking chaos.

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Newsagent worker ‘assaulted by shoplifter’

Newsagent worker ‘assaulted by shoplifter’

A suspect has been arrested after reportedly attacking a member of staff at a newsagent.

Bridge closed after being hit by lorry to stay shut for weeks

Bridge closed after being hit by lorry to stay shut for weeks

Work on bridge repairs followed by a level-crossing being revamped will keep a key route closed until December.

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Good Samaritan beaten in ‘cowardly attack’ after being lured by pleading woman

Good Samaritan beaten in ‘cowardly attack’ after being lured by pleading woman

A concerned passerby was chased, beaten and robbed after he tried to help a woman pretending to be in distress.

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Jobs at risk in fire service restructure

Jobs at risk in fire service restructure

A small number of HR roles are expected to be lost at the county’s fire and rescue service.

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Street cordoned off after car overturns

Street cordoned off after car overturns

A residential street was sealed off after a car was found on its roof.

Hill claims BTCC crown in thrilling finale - and plans 2025 title defence

Hill claims BTCC crown in thrilling finale - and plans 2025 title defence

Jake Hill claimed his first British Touring Car Championship title in a thrilling finale at Brands Hatch and now plans to defend the crown next year.

Council proposes to drop 60mph road to 40mph

Council proposes to drop 60mph road to 40mph

The public is being asked for their views on reducing the speed limit of a rural lane by up to 20mph.

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Deadline for town’s music festival approaches

Deadline for town’s music festival approaches

There are just a few days left before the entry deadline for a town’s music competition passes.

‘Meat-eating row’ over council catering threatens to derail support for farmers

‘Meat-eating row’ over council catering threatens to derail support for farmers

A council has backed a campaign to support local farmers through catering at council-organised events despite an attempt to leave out meat and dairy.

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Elokobi: Our best performance – by far

Elokobi: Our best performance – by far

George Elokobi says Maidstone’s victory at Worthing was their best performance of the season - by far.

Southern Counties East League weekend round-up

Southern Counties East League weekend round-up

Ollie Freeman was at the double to help Premier Division leaders VCD maintain their unbeaten league start with a win over Larkfield & New Hythe.

Report: Maidstone’s day this time

Report: Maidstone’s day this time

Maidstone enjoyed an impressive victory at the scene of last season’s National League South play-off semi-final defeat.

Matchday Live: Crewe v Gillingham, Ebbsfleet v Rochdale, Worthing v Maidstone, Ramsgate v Cray Valley

Matchday Live: Crewe v Gillingham, Ebbsfleet v Rochdale, Worthing v Maidstone, Ramsgate v Cray Valley

Follow all the afternoon’s football action on our live blog.

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Council says bin collections 98% on target despite ‘bumpy’ start

Council says bin collections 98% on target despite ‘bumpy’ start

A council has said waste collections are almost completely back on track after being asked if it will pay compensation for missed collections.

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Council tries Japanese tree-growing method to speed up process

Council tries Japanese tree-growing method to speed up process

KCC is trialing a new way to grow trees on poor soil using a method borrowed from Asia.

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Plans for Royal Mail office to be turned into 180 flats approved

Plans for Royal Mail office to be turned into 180 flats approved

A neglected part of town is to undergo a “transformational” regeneration, nine years after plans were originally proposed.

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Drivers face delays in town centre as crash blocks junction

Drivers face delays in town centre as crash blocks junction

An accident in a town centre caused delays for rush-hour motorists tonight.

Seven-week overnight closure set for major roundabout

Seven-week overnight closure set for major roundabout

A well-used roundabout will be shut overnight for up to seven weeks for final surfacing works.

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‘There’s an urgent need to seek national protection for ridge’

‘There’s an urgent need to seek national protection for ridge’

A council will lobby the government to give national protection to one of its most cherished landscapes.

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