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Police hunt for men after ‘suspicious incident’ involving unidentified weapon

01 March 2024
Police hunt for men after ‘suspicious incident’ involving unidentified weapon

Detectives have released two images of two men they want to speak to after reports of an unidentified weapon being spotted in the town.

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‘Vital’ ferry service linking Kent and Essex to end

01 March 2024
‘Vital’ ferry service linking Kent and Essex to end

A regular ferry service across the River Thames which had more than 100,000 passenger journeys a year is set to be axed.

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Hairy Biker dies aged 66 after cancer battle

29 February 2024
Hairy Biker dies aged 66 after cancer battle

A former Kent-based chef and celebrity has died with his family and friends at his side after a battle with cancer.

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Body found in search for missing man

29 February 2024
Body found in search for missing man

The body of a 23-year-old man has been found in a village countryside after police and his family launched a search party.

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KCC proposes to shut care home after sudden closure

28 February 2024
KCC proposes to shut care home after sudden closure

The county council says it would cost £4million and take 13 months to fix a care home which shut suddenly last year.

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Images of group released after fly-tipping caught on camera

27 February 2024
Images of group released after fly-tipping caught on camera

A local authority has published multiple images of three men and a vehicle after waste, including fence panels, was dumped near garages.

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Two boys arrested after jewellery and Nepalese rupees stolen

27 February 2024
Two boys arrested after jewellery and Nepalese rupees stolen

Two teenagers have were taken into custody on suspicion of burglary after a town centre chase led to their arrests.

From football league exiles to making FA Cup history

26 February 2024
From football league exiles to making FA Cup history

Maidstone United are about to face Coventry after a giant-killing cup run, but 32 years ago things weren’t looking so good.

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Girl, 16, dies after crash on main road

25 February 2024
Girl, 16, dies after crash on main road

A teenage girl has died following a crash on a main road.

Man and woman found dead at property

25 February 2024
Man and woman found dead at property

Police have launched an investigation after two people, who were known to each other, were discovered dead at the same property.

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Arrest after girl, 10, told to ‘lift up her skirt’ near park

23 February 2024
Arrest after girl, 10, told to ‘lift up her skirt’ near park

A 30-year-old man has been arrested after reports two young girls were spoken to “inappropriately” near a play park.

Restaurants and pubs shut after owner dies

22 February 2024
Restaurants and pubs shut after owner dies

Two pubs and restaurants have suddenly closed after one of their co-owners died after a battle with cancer.

Where to watch Maidstone United’s historic FA Cup clash

21 February 2024
Where to watch Maidstone United’s historic FA Cup clash

As Maidstone United and thousands of fans make a 140-mile trip for their latest FA Cup clash, here’s where you can support the Stones closer to home.

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M25 workers set to strike over pay

20 February 2024
M25 workers set to strike over pay

Maintenance workers at a Kent-based firm are set to ballot over strike action after being unhappy with a proposed pay increase.

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Air ambulance called after ‘incident’ near town centre

20 February 2024
Air ambulance called after ‘incident’ near town centre

A person has been rushed to hospital after an early morning incident required the intervention of the air ambulance.

New B&M opening date pushed back

19 February 2024
New B&M opening date pushed back

The opening of a popular discount retailer, which is replacing an old Wilko store and creating 45 jobs, has been delayed.

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Horror for movie-goers as ‘lots of rats’ invade cinema

10 February 2024
Horror for movie-goers as ‘lots of rats’ invade cinema

Cinemagoers were left stunned after seeing rats scurrying around several screens and feasting on popcorn.

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Woman taken to hospital after bin lorry ploughs through sign and into bush

09 February 2024
Woman taken to hospital after bin lorry ploughs through sign and into bush

A woman has been taken to hospital following a serious crash involving a refuse truck and another car which has closed a village road.

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Dogs seized after man injured in suspected ‘XL Bully attack’

07 February 2024
Dogs seized after man injured in suspected ‘XL Bully attack’

A man had to be treated by paramedics after suffering injuries while trying to break up a fight between two dogs at a new build housing development.

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Couple killed in country lane crash named

07 February 2024
Couple killed in country lane crash named

An accountant and retired nurse who were killed while walking their dog after a BMW crashed into them have been named for the first time.

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