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Firefighters tackle suspected arson attack

Firefighters tackle suspected arson attack

A home has been "severely damaged", while another has been affected by smoke and heat – in what is believed to be a suspected arson attack.

Ex-driver's love of buses takes interesting turn

Ex-driver's love of buses takes interesting turn

A man whose dream to become a bus driver was dashed after a heart attack hopes a bus firm will recognise his talent for making remote-control buses.

Football fixtures and results

Football fixtures and results

All the football fixtures and results across the Bank Holiday weekend.

Friend's fight for tougher warnings on antidepressants

Friend's fight for tougher warnings on antidepressants

The friend of a woman who passed away from a fatal dose of drugs says he will fight to introduce tougher warnings on packets.

How to spend relaxing day in UK's third most chilled-out staycation spot

How to spend relaxing day in UK's third most chilled-out staycation spot

A Kent town has one of the lowest stress rates among 55 UK locations.

Strict Hak is perfect for Dom

Strict Hak is perfect for Dom

Dominic Odusanya says Maidstone manager Hakan Hayrettin’s strict approach is just what he needs.

House fire in town centre

House fire in town centre

Four fire crews are at the scene of a house fire in a town centre.

'I was wrongly arrested for growing cannabis as house next door burnt'

'I was wrongly arrested for growing cannabis as house next door burnt'

A cannabis farm was uncovered by firefighters called in the early hours to a house blaze - while an innocent neighbour spent 45 minutes under arrest.

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Shirley Bassey backing singer is serial paedophile

Shirley Bassey backing singer is serial paedophile

A backing singer for Shirley Bassey who ran two pubs in the county has been convicted of sexually abusing three boys.

MP doing 'everything possible' for Afghan refugees

MP doing 'everything possible' for Afghan refugees

At least 50 families in Maidstone and the Weald are directly affected by the crisis in Afghanistan, says MP.

Bat found hanging from a fishing line 12ft above water

Bat found hanging from a fishing line 12ft above water

A bat with a fishing line hook caught in its mouth and hanging from a branch has been rescued by the RSPCA.

Mum recalls her daughter's dramatic birth on the back seat of a car 16 years ago

Mum recalls her daughter's dramatic birth on the back seat of a car 16 years ago

A mother and daughter have revisited the place of Mia's birth.

Cops follow car into supermarket

Cops follow car into supermarket

A member of the public was drafted in as police arrested three men in a supermarket car park.

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Covid 'rapid' test delays 'a warning to all those wanting holidays'

Covid 'rapid' test delays 'a warning to all those wanting holidays'

This is how the wrong coloured sticker resulted in quarantine, a waste of £60 and missing the first few days in a new job.

Time is running out to nominate your unsung heroes

Time is running out to nominate your unsung heroes

As an awards scheme nears its close, nominations for compassionate community groups and parishes are still open.

Rap gig knifeman caught with gun while on bail

Rap gig knifeman caught with gun while on bail

A man who knifed a rival outside a rap show during a fight which saw his friend murdered was caught with a gun while on bail.

Neighbours rush to help driver after car hits flats

Neighbours rush to help driver after car hits flats

A wheelie bin and drain pipe were ruined when a car crashed into a block of flats.

Man taken to hospital after car crashes into building

Man taken to hospital after car crashes into building

A man has been taken to a London hospital after a car crashed into a building.

Hak: I had words with Joe

Hak: I had words with Joe

Joe Ellul starred in Maidstone’s win at Chelmsford after a midweek dressing-down from his manager.

Public art - the hits and misses

Public art - the hits and misses

As a town unveils some dinosaur artwork we look at the sculptures, statues and beacons we love, and that we love to hate.

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