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'It is amazing to be back'

'It is amazing to be back'

A director at a town's theatre says there is cautious optimism as it prepares to put on its first show in front of crowds this year.

Two arrested after town centre bar 'disturbance'

Two arrested after town centre bar 'disturbance'

A man was taken to hospital with injuries and two others were arrested on suspicion of affray, following a 'disturbance' at a town bar.

Biker taken to hospital after crash

Biker taken to hospital after crash

A motorcyclist who sustained leg injuries after colliding with a car has been taken to hospital.

All female team take on trade roles

All female team take on trade roles

A property developer has hired an all female team of trade workers to encourage more women into male-dominated roles.

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Bat-wielding thugs storm charity cricket match

Bat-wielding thugs storm charity cricket match

A charity cricket match was abandoned after a fight that saw players striking each other with bats broke out between two teams.

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Tributes paid to 'oldest swan'

Tributes paid to 'oldest swan'

Pickles, believed to be the oldest swan in Britain, has died aged 30.

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How Maidstone reacted to Freedom Day

How Maidstone reacted to Freedom Day

As the wearing of masks ceased to be a legal requirement, our reporter went to see if residents of one town had cast them off.

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M20 delays after car hits central reservation

M20 delays after car hits central reservation

There were delays after a car collided with a barrier on a stretch of motorway covered by Operation Brock.

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'Last I remember was having a kebab, then I was in the water'

'Last I remember was having a kebab, then I was in the water'

A heroic neighbour sprung into action to save a young reveller from drowning after a night out.

Charity which supports poor patients to hold cricket tournament

Charity which supports poor patients to hold cricket tournament

It is estimated 350 to 400 people will go to a cricket tournament which will raise money for a charity which supports poor patients around the world.

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Remembering Mick and Ted

Remembering Mick and Ted

Two local football greats will be remembered in a memorial match at Maidstone United's Gallagher Stadium tomorrow.

Four more arrests after Euro 2020 violence

Four more arrests after Euro 2020 violence

A total 11 people have now been arrested after trouble flared up in a town centre after England lost in the European football championships.

Thug sunk teeth into PC's face

Thug sunk teeth into PC's face

A man snuck up on a police officer before attacking him and biting his face.

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Power cut affects thousands across nine postcodes

Power cut affects thousands across nine postcodes

A faulty underground cable left more than 2,500 people across nine postcodes without electricity.

'We just did what everyone else would have done'

'We just did what everyone else would have done'

A restaurant owner who gave free food to emergency crews tackling a huge nightclub fire has earned praise from a celebrity baker.

I don't care about dropping down a league

I don't care about dropping down a league

Michael Phillips may have dropped a level to rejoin Maidstone - but it doesn’t feel that way.

New clubhouse opens

New clubhouse opens

Maidstone Lawn Tennis Club opened their new clubhouse on Saturday.

Madame Mu Mu pays tribute to venue after devastating fire

Madame Mu Mu pays tribute to venue after devastating fire

A drag artist who performs at one of the nightclub ravaged by fire has described the deep and heavy wound left by the blaze.

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Seven arrested after Euros chaos in town

Seven arrested after Euros chaos in town

Seven people have been arrested after rowdy football fans threw bottles at police officers and a car was damaged following the Euro 2020 final.

Thai restaurant to open in town

Thai restaurant to open in town

Nearly seven years after the idea was scrapped a Thai restaurant will open in a town centre.

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