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Ten fascinating historical facts about Maidstone

18 March 2016
Ten fascinating historical facts about Maidstone

From Maidstone's 125-million-year-old resident to the extent of its nuclear defences here's ten fascinating historical facts about the county town.

Smartly dressed commuter takes stroll on M20

17 March 2016
Smartly dressed commuter takes stroll on M20

A man had to be picked up by a kind passerby after trying to use M20 to walk home.

'Get a grip' - walking crimewave gets dressing down

17 March 2016
'Get a grip' - walking crimewave gets dressing down

A senior magistrate had a few strong words for a "walking crimewave" after he narrowly avoided jail for shoplifting.

Drive-in cinema to open at Hop Farm

16 March 2016
Drive-in cinema to open at Hop Farm

A drive-in cinema showing cult classics as well as new releases will open at The Hop Farm after securing a two-year deal.

PM 'carpet bombed' local papers with love letters

16 March 2016
PM 'carpet bombed' local papers with love letters

A letter written by David Cameron confessing his love for Kent bore more than a passing resemblance to others sent to a papers across the country.

Armed robber wearing Dalmatian onesie raids petrol station

16 March 2016
Armed robber wearing Dalmatian onesie raids petrol station

A man wearing a Dalmatian onesie allegedly robbed a petrol station armed with a knife.

Tragic Jess killed herself after battle to see children

15 March 2016
Tragic Jess killed herself after battle to see children

A mother-of-two tormented by an eight-year battle to see her children left Christmas presents for them before taking her own life.

Lorry driver pulled over for watching cartoons

15 March 2016
Lorry driver pulled over for watching cartoons

A lorry driver was stopped on a busy motorway after police spotted him watching cartoons on his mobile phone.

Man found with serious head injuries after night out

14 March 2016
Man found with serious head injuries after night out

A man was taken to hospital after being found lying in the road with serious head injuries following a night out.

Father and son face jail over child abuse cartoons

14 March 2016
Father and son face jail over child abuse cartoons

A father and son are facing jail after police found a huge stash of animated child abuse images, animal porn and a vile video game at their home.

Crash near hotel causes delays

14 March 2016
Crash near hotel causes delays

Traffic is back moving following an earlier crash near the Village Hotel.

Discount department store returns to town

13 March 2016
Discount department store returns to town

A £5million revamp of a town centre shopping complex will see a discount department store return after a five year absence.

Mother's emotional plea reaches £18,000

11 March 2016
Mother's emotional plea reaches £18,000

The mother of a teacher brutally murdered in Qatar is 'overwhelmed' after raising thousands in her bid for justice.

Paper mill site could be used for 550 new homes

11 March 2016
Paper mill site could be used for 550 new homes

A report submitted to councillors suggests a former paper mill site could be used for 571 homes.

Cameron: Why I want more visitors to discover Kent

11 March 2016
Cameron: Why I want more visitors to discover Kent

A campaign to draw tourists towards Kent has received backing from the Prime Minister.

Magistrate struck off after gay parent comments

10 March 2016
Magistrate struck off after gay parent comments

A magistrate is taking legal action after being struck off for making controversial comments about same-sex parents on national television.

Mustang test drive turns sour

09 March 2016
Mustang test drive turns sour

A brand new muscle car severely damaged in a crash was being test driven by the manager of the garage which owns it.

Brand new Mustang severely damaged in crash

08 March 2016
Brand new Mustang severely damaged in crash

An accident on a main route into town is causing travel chaos this afternoon.

Air ambulance lands at primary school

08 March 2016
Air ambulance lands at primary school

The air ambulance was called to a primary school yesterday afternoon after a parent fainted.

Samurai sword attempted murder trial starts

07 March 2016
Samurai sword attempted murder trial starts

A father accused of attempting to murder a man with a Samurai sword at his home is due to start today at the Old Bailey.

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