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'Series of failures' led to death of man treated for wrong lung

'Series of failures' led to death of man treated for wrong lung

24 July 2014

A pensioner died after a series of systematic failures saw doctors treat the wrong lung, a coroner has ruled.

Voters go to polls today in Maidstone council by-election

Voters go to polls today in Maidstone council by-election

24 July 2014

Five candidates will know before midnight which of them will be taking up a seat in the Town Hall.

Two badly injured in head-on crash

Two badly injured in head-on crash

24 July 2014

A three-car crash left two men seriously injured - with one flown to a London hospital.

People power needed for ploughing match

People power needed for ploughing match

23 July 2014

A tug of war and dog agility competition will feature at this year's Weald of Kent Ploughing Match alongside the traditional horse and tractor-power.

Pair seriously hurt as crash closes busy road

Pair seriously hurt as crash closes busy road

23 July 2014

Two men have been taken to hospital with serious injuries after a multi-vehicle crash on a busy road.

Bike challenge tribute to much-loved dad

Bike challenge tribute to much-loved dad

23 July 2014

A dad who died just 39 days after being diagnosed with cancer is to be remembered by loved ones who never got the chance to say goodbye.

Families of the fallen to join unveiling ceremony

Families of the fallen to join unveiling ceremony

22 July 2014

There will be some special guests when the village of Goudhurst officially unveils its newly renovated war memorial.

Police use tasers hundreds of times in year

Police use tasers hundreds of times in year

22 July 2014

Kent police drew, aimed and fired tasers more times than any other south east county last year, it's been revealed.

UKIP accuse Lib Dems of hypocrisy over housing targets

UKIP accuse Lib Dems of hypocrisy over housing targets

21 July 2014

The issue of new homes targets was again at the forefront of voters' concerns this week.

Dealer jailed for three years after police find drugs

Dealer jailed for three years after police find drugs

21 July 2014

A drug dealer who span a web of lies after being caught by police with more than 100g of cocaine has been jailed for three years.

Driver has lucky escape from telegraph pole smash

Driver has lucky escape from telegraph pole smash

20 July 2014

A driver escaped uninjured after they lost control of their car and cut a telegraph pole in half, before ending up in a ditch.

Thief’s driving ban slashed in half after dragging man on bonnet

Thief’s driving ban slashed in half after dragging man on bonnet

19 July 2014

A thief jailed for speeding away from a petrol station with the manager clinging onto his bonnet for half a mile has had his driving ban cut in half.

Detling Hill reopens after diesel spill

Detling Hill reopens after diesel spill

19 July 2014

The A249 has reopened following a diesel spill this morning.

UKIP reports back to voters

UKIP reports back to voters

18 July 2014

Maidstone's UKIP councillors are reporting back to the electorate on their first two months in office at a public meeting tomorrow.

Kent back on flood alert on hottest day of year

Kent back on flood alert on hottest day of year

18 July 2014

As Kent swelters on the warmest day of the year, the Met Office has issued a severe weather warning for heavy thundery showers and flooding.

16 arrests after burglary crack-down across west Kent

16 arrests after burglary crack-down across west Kent

17 July 2014

A total of 16 people have been arrested this month in connection with burglary offences across west Kent, one of which occurred more than a year ago.

Hey, what about our ancient wood!

Hey, what about our ancient wood!

17 July 2014

Maidstone planning officers having been accused of double standards after ignoring threat to ancient woodland.

Wartime aviation enthusiast Ted dies

Wartime aviation enthusiast Ted dies

17 July 2014

Staplehurst is in mourning for the aviation expert who did so much to record the village's wartime history.

Woman feared 'manic' boyfriend would kill her in throttling

Woman feared 'manic' boyfriend would kill her in throttling

16 July 2014

A woman told police her boyfriend had such a "manic" look on his face when he grabbed her by the throat that she feared he would kill her.

Legend of the music industry dies

Legend of the music industry dies

15 July 2014

From skiffle to AC/DC, Eric Snowball saw it all.

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