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'It can take 20 minutes just to find a space'

'It can take 20 minutes just to find a space'

A councillor says the 8am cut-off for residents with parking permits is too early as he fights to get the time extended.

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No surprises for Harris

No surprises for Harris

Assistant manager Terry Harris isn’t surprised by the strength of the National League as Maidstone approach the midway point of the season.

Police helicopter searches for car thieves

Police helicopter searches for car thieves

The chopper could be seen circling above this afternoon after a Range Rover was stolen.

'Would-be robber' told shop staff he was armed

'Would-be robber' told shop staff he was armed

Police were called to a shop after a man claiming to be carrying a weapon reportedly tried to steal cash.

Club 'shocked and appalled' over offensive chanting

Club 'shocked and appalled' over offensive chanting

A section of Maidstone United supporters who took part in ‘vile chanting’ has led to the club being fined by the Football Association.

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Taxi worker gets medal for saving teen from sex attack

Taxi worker gets medal for saving teen from sex attack

A guardian angel who risked her own life as she tried to stop a teenager being assaulted has been awarded a medal for her bravery.

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House discovered to be cannabis farm

House discovered to be cannabis farm

Police discovered a house to be a the site of a cannabis farm after responding to calls of suspicious activity happening at the building.

Hill targets BTCC title

Hill targets BTCC title

Jake Hill has title ambitions after moving early to confirm his plans for next year’s British Touring Car Championship.

George Ezra among stars booked for Annual Hootenanny

George Ezra among stars booked for Annual Hootenanny

George Ezra is among the top musicians due to film in Kent for Jools Holland's Annual Hootenanny.

Cash, cocaine and imitation gun seized from safe

Cash, cocaine and imitation gun seized from safe

A pair of dealers have been jailed after a raid uncovered a safe full of class A drugs.

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Police apologise to woman spiked with needle after test result delay

Police apologise to woman spiked with needle after test result delay

Police have said sorry after taking months to pass on test results which show a woman was spiked with morphine at a town centre nightclub.

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Woman launches defibrillator campaign after friend's death

Woman launches defibrillator campaign after friend's death

A woman whose friend suffered a cardiac arrest is urging workplaces to install defibrillators in a bid to save lives.

Teen who delayed education to train therapy dog gets helping hand

Teen who delayed education to train therapy dog gets helping hand

A bus company is helping a teenager with Tourette's syndrome to train up and pay for her new assistance dog.

Drink drive charge after 'erratic' driving on M2

Drink drive charge after 'erratic' driving on M2

A 50-year-old man has been charged with drink driving after a member of the public reported erratic driving on a Kent motorway.

'Forever grateful' - Sarll's respect for Harris

'Forever grateful' - Sarll's respect for Harris

Maidstone assistant manager Terry Harris received high praise from the opposition dugout at the weekend.

Harris: I thought we played well

Harris: I thought we played well

It wasn’t a day for rollickings after Maidstone’s defeat at Woking.

Stunned police forced to stop 'wrong way' M20 driver

Stunned police forced to stop 'wrong way' M20 driver

Police say it was 'amazing' that nobody was injured by a car driving the wrong way on the M20.

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Plans for 'greedy' five-storey flats block rejected

Plans for 'greedy' five-storey flats block rejected

Controversial plans to build a five-storey block of flats instead of a four-strong block have been refused by the council.

'Gridlocked' roads after bridge shut

'Gridlocked' roads after bridge shut

A road closure is continuing to cause chaos for drivers while electricity repairs are carried out along a major route.

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Report: Stones beaten by second-half fightback

Report: Stones beaten by second-half fightback

Maidstone led high-flying Woking but conceded three times in the second half to leave Kingfield empty-handed.

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