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Operation Brock over but 50mph limit could stay for months

Operation Brock over but 50mph limit could stay for months

Drivers still face speed restrictions on a long stretch of the M20 despite the deactivation of Operation Brock.

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Reveller caught on camera tearing down Jubilee flag

Reveller caught on camera tearing down Jubilee flag

This is the moment "mindless thugs" destroyed a town centre Platinum Jubilee tribute.

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Row over parish councillors living in France

Row over parish councillors living in France

Villagers are angry that two parish councillors, now living in France, have not resigned.

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The horror crash which killed three schoolgirls

The horror crash which killed three schoolgirls

It was one of the saddest events in a town's past but the impact of a 1986 tragic crash which killed three schoolgirls would not just be felt locally.

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Jelf on pace for victorious comeback

Jelf on pace for victorious comeback

Maidstone powerboater Ben Jelf claimed a milestone win on his long-awaited return to competition.

'Scammers took my money, now I can't afford to feed dying husband'

'Scammers took my money, now I can't afford to feed dying husband'

The wife of a man who has been diagnosed with an incurable cancer says she has been left unable to afford food after falling for an online scam.

'He even did a Jack Sparrow accent'

'He even did a Jack Sparrow accent'

The director of a wildlife rescue centre has told how Johnny Depp came to visit – after a photo of the megastar went viral on social media.

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Daisy schools rivals to land national title

Daisy schools rivals to land national title

Westree boxer Daisy May Constable has won the National Schools under-48kg title - one of several success stories for the club.

'Let's see what he says'

'Let's see what he says'

Maidstone manager Hakan Hayrettin has spoken of his desire to keep George Elokobi involved at the Gallagher.

Artist's work chosen for Tower of London jubilee display

Artist's work chosen for Tower of London jubilee display

A Kent glass artist has produced 13 unique pieces which will be seen by thousands of tourists to mark 70 years of the Queen's reign.

Hak: Survival like winning the league

Hak: Survival like winning the league

Maidstone boss Hakan Hayrettin says staying in the National League next season would be like winning the title.

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Jubilee bash celebrates residents' 70th birthdays

Jubilee bash celebrates residents' 70th birthdays

A group of residents turning 70 this year were invited to join the mayor at an afternoon tea party.

'I can't imagine what terrorism threat we'd have here'

'I can't imagine what terrorism threat we'd have here'

Councillor were puzzled to find heavy-duty anti-vehicle gates had been permanently installed in a Kent town centre.

Missing man found 'safe and well'

Missing man found 'safe and well'

A missing man has been found after police launched an appeal to locate him.

Government 'out of touch' with fruit growers

Government 'out of touch' with fruit growers

A lack of seasonal pickers and increased bureaucracy have halted the fruit industry's export drive.

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Lorry overturns on motorway

Lorry overturns on motorway

A man has been taken to hospital after a lorry overturned on the motorway.

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Fathers fought sons at town's bloodiest battle

Fathers fought sons at town's bloodiest battle

Now bustling with shoppers, the streets of Maidstone were awash with blood during the Civil War in 1648.

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Talks ongoing as five depart Stones

Talks ongoing as five depart Stones

Maidstone remain in talks with the majority of last season’s squad following promotion.

Development fears 'unfounded'

Development fears 'unfounded'

The clearance of tree stumps was 'just a farmer tidying up.'

Hill denied win double

Hill denied win double

Jake Hill had to make do with second place - twice - as the BTCC season resumed at Thruxton.

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