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Four-vehicle crash blocks road for hours

Four-vehicle crash blocks road for hours

A main road was blocked in both directions for almost five hours after a crash involving four vehicles.

Scunthorpe boss deluded, says Hak

Scunthorpe boss deluded, says Hak

Hakan Hayrettin said Scunthorpe boss Tony Daws was deluded after reading comments from his opposite number following Maidstone’s victory.

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Report: Stones win at last

Report: Stones win at last

Maidstone’s long wait for a win is over after a thoroughly deserved victory at fellow strugglers Scunthorpe.

'Attempted murder' arrests after two men hit by car

'Attempted murder' arrests after two men hit by car

Three men and a woman are in custody after being arrested near Faversham after two men were struck by a car in Maidstone town centre.

Modern flats plagued by rats and poor maintenance

Modern flats plagued by rats and poor maintenance

Residents of a building block have hit out at their housing association over continual issues including rats, fly-tipping and anti-social behaviour.

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Racers lap up title triumphs

Racers lap up title triumphs

William Sparrow and Thomas Merritt have been crowned champions of their respective karting series.

Drivers warned of delays on M20

Drivers warned of delays on M20

Traffic is building up following a lane closure on the M20 this evening.

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Appeal for witnesses following footbridge assault

Appeal for witnesses following footbridge assault

Police are investigating after a man was attacked on a footbridge near a park.

'Bulldoze our homes? Yes please!'

'Bulldoze our homes? Yes please!'

Blocks on 1950s estate to be torn down to make way for more than 200 homes and new shopping area.

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Football fixtures and results

Football fixtures and results

Catch up with all the week's football fixtures and results here.

Up-line trains to London have re-started

Up-line trains to London have re-started

Sparks were seen coming from beneath a train causing safety fears.

Emotional moment terminally-ill gran opens letter from Camilla

Emotional moment terminally-ill gran opens letter from Camilla

A lifelong royalist was left moved after receiving a handwritten letter for the Queen Consort as she receives end-of-life care in a hospice.

No time to dwell

No time to dwell

Goalkeeper Ryan Sandford says Maidstone must move on quickly from their heavy defeat at Eastleigh as they prepare for a bottom-four scrap.

Swastika graffiti appears in park

Swastika graffiti appears in park

Offensive words and symbols, including swastikas, have been spray painted over benches and shelters by vandals.

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Woman left bar 'with her teeth in hand'

Woman left bar 'with her teeth in hand'

A partygoer reportedly lost teeth and had to have stitches after an attack on a night out.

Man charged after Tesco and Wilkinson thefts

Man charged after Tesco and Wilkinson thefts

A suspected shoplifter has been charged after food, alcohol and electrical items were stolen.

Lane closed after vans crash near Blue Bell Hill

Lane closed after vans crash near Blue Bell Hill

A lane has been closed and drivers are being warned to expect delays after a two-vehicle crash on a major road.

Tortoise stolen during farm park's firework display

Tortoise stolen during farm park's firework display

Staff at a popular farm attraction have been left in disbelief after a tortoise was taken from its enclosure on Bonfire Night.

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Exhibition to mark 100 years of history

Exhibition to mark 100 years of history

A village will celebrate the centenary of its War Memorial Hall this coming weekend.

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Future housing discussed as Local Plan inquiry gets under way

Future housing discussed as Local Plan inquiry gets under way

Developers have been making the case why one particular village should take more houses than all the others.

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