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Extreme weather blamed for M2 sinkhole travel chaos

Extreme weather blamed for M2 sinkhole travel chaos

11 February 2014

The recent extreme weather has been blamed for the huge M2 sinkhole, which is causing travel misery for thousands.

Motorcyclist dies after crash

Motorcyclist dies after crash

11 February 2014

A biker has died after he came off his bike and was hit by a car.

Pervert behind bars until girl he groomed for sex turns 16

Pervert behind bars until girl he groomed for sex turns 16

11 February 2014

A man has been ordered to remain in prison until a girl he groomed for underage sex turns 16 after the pair vowed to continue their relationship.

School to launch breakaway 11-plus

School to launch breakaway 11-plus

11 February 2014

A Kent school is to pioneer a groundbreaking new exam to rival the 11-plus... in a bid to attract a wider range of pupils.

Bank robbery witness asked to come forward

Bank robbery witness asked to come forward

11 February 2014

A potential witness is urged to come forward after staff at a Halifax bank were robbed by a man holding a black hand gun.

Dancer wins college place but needs to raise £19k

Dancer wins college place but needs to raise £19k

11 February 2014

A Snodland teenager is appealing for help to realise her dreams of becoming a professional dancer.

Elderly man treated in Maidstone town centre today

Elderly man treated in Maidstone town centre today

11 February 2014

A man in his 90s was taken to hospital after collapsing in a Maidstone pub.

Maidstone's popular river festival may not return this summer, warn organisers

Maidstone's popular river festival may not return this summer, warn organisers

11 February 2014

Maidstone River Festival could be replaced by a more carnival-style event.

Pair taken to hospital as ambulance in crash with bus

Pair taken to hospital as ambulance in crash with bus

10 February 2014

Two ambulance workers have been taken to hospital after a crash with a bus that also left several passengers injured.

False alarm calls to fire crews cost £11.5m

False alarm calls to fire crews cost £11.5m

10 February 2014

Four in every 10 call-outs by fire crews in Kent are false alarms - costing the county millions, it's been revealed.

New office space for unlikely start ups

New office space for unlikely start ups

10 February 2014

A hub for new companies is the latest part of a charity initiative to get under-represented people into business.

Developers opt for "Maidstone Gateway"

Developers opt for "Maidstone Gateway"

10 February 2014

Developers' plans for Junction 8 will "never be acceptable" said residents attending a public exhibition.

Kingsland Road wowed 11 to 16-year-olds at SNAP in Maidstone

Kingsland Road wowed 11 to 16-year-olds at SNAP in Maidstone

10 February 2014

Record numbers of teens turned out to see former Maidstone Grammar School boy Josh Zare and bandmates perform.

Lane "can't take extra traffic"

Lane "can't take extra traffic"

10 February 2014

The county councillor for Loose has been filming traffic problems to provide evidence against a controversial housing scheme.

Long delays due to roadworks at Detling Hill

Long delays due to roadworks at Detling Hill

10 February 2014

A collapsed manhole cover is causing delays for motorists today.

Man jailed for drug stash and intending to steal

Man jailed for drug stash and intending to steal

10 February 2014

William Rye, formerly of East Farleigh, Maidstone, pleaded guilty to cultivating cannabis and intending to steal.

Playing field homes plan slated

Playing field homes plan slated

10 February 2014

Spare us more congestion was the plea from residents opposed to a 220-unit housing scheme.

Schools compete in athletics tournament

Schools compete in athletics tournament

10 February 2014

More than 300 children from 13 primary schools took part in the Maidstone Schools Indoor Athletics Tournament.

West Kent braces itself for flooding as storm approaches

West Kent braces itself for flooding as storm approaches

09 February 2014

Areas around the River Medway and Beult remain on high alert for flooding today, as rain and strong winds are expected to batter the county.

Pensioner hospitalised after flood rescue in Hawkhurst

Pensioner hospitalised after flood rescue in Hawkhurst

09 February 2014

A man in his 90s was taken to hospital after his car became stuck in floodwater today.

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