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Emergency services called to incident on railway line

Emergency services called to incident on railway line

Emergency services were called to an incident on the Maidstone East line this morning, Southeastern has said.

5,000 homes site could be an archaeological treasure trove

5,000 homes site could be an archaeological treasure trove

A leading archaeologist says the site of a 5,000 homes development site could conceal significant finds.

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'I came back from shopping to private parking sign outside my property’

'I came back from shopping to private parking sign outside my property’

A group of residents have hit out a private car parking company for “wrongly” putting up signs allowing permit holders to park there.

Troops march through streets as mayor inaugurated

Troops march through streets as mayor inaugurated

Troops have marched through the streets of the County Town today following the inauguration of the new mayor.

‘They’re penalising old people – I’ve got a black bin full to the brim’

‘They’re penalising old people – I’ve got a black bin full to the brim’

A pensioner signed up to an assisted bin collection scheme hasn’t had her rubbish collected for more than six weeks, and says it “has been hell”.

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Residents left without water due to power outage

Residents left without water due to power outage

A power outage at a pumping station left a number of homes without water.

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Roundabout to close for more than two weeks

Roundabout to close for more than two weeks

A well-used roundabout is set to shut for improvement works as part of a £5m project.

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Care home set to close to make way for flats

Care home set to close to make way for flats

A care home with a 25-year history looks set to close and be replaced by homes.

Football league line-ups confirmed for 2024/25

Football league line-ups confirmed for 2024/25

The line-up for next season’s non-league divisions has been released by the Football Association.

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Green and Lib Dems agree power deal

Green and Lib Dems agree power deal

A new coalition has been formed to run a borough council.

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Heading ban in youth football

Heading ban in youth football

Heading will be banned in all football matches for players aged under-9 from the start of next season.

‘A big win – but nothing more’

‘A big win – but nothing more’

The Mote's new captain Mike Ruffell hailed the composure and discipline displayed by his side away to local rivals Leeds & Broomfield.

Major gaffe sees candidate elected to council despite coming last

Major gaffe sees candidate elected to council despite coming last

A mix-up has led to the wrong person taking a seat on a council and only a High Court order can remove them.

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Drug dealers jailed after video evidence leads to conviction

Drug dealers jailed after video evidence leads to conviction

Video of a drug dealer weighing out cocaine led to his arrest and helped thwart a drug supply chain.

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School bus pass prices face 18% hike for 14,000 students

School bus pass prices face 18% hike for 14,000 students

Nearly 14,000 holders of Kent subsidised bus passes face an 18% price hike.

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Stones winger Sole on Livingston move

Stones winger Sole on Livingston move

Liam Sole moves to Scotland full of confidence after his season with Maidstone.

Villagers cut off after £12k worth of telephone cable stolen

Villagers cut off after £12k worth of telephone cable stolen

A pair suspected thieves have been arrested after a more than £10,000 worth of telecommunications cable was stolen.

High note for European friendship

High note for European friendship

A choir from Kent has represented the UK at an event to celebrate Europe Day in France.

KentOnline’s team of the season

KentOnline’s team of the season

Find out who’s in KentOnline’s team of the season and vote for your star man.

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Worst employee ever? Conman locked up AGAIN after stealing £90k from businesses

Worst employee ever? Conman locked up AGAIN after stealing £90k from businesses

A fraudster who was jailed after he stole more than £250k and spent it on parties and drugs has been locked up again.

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