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Road closed after car hits cyclist

Road closed after car hits cyclist

Emergency services have closed off a busy road in both directions after a crash this afternoon.

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Huge pile of 'rubbish' litters busy carriageway

Huge pile of 'rubbish' litters busy carriageway

Motorists were left open-mouthed after driving past what looks like yet another fly-tipping incident...but is it?

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Stones owners right to speak out

Stones owners right to speak out

Hakan Hayrettin was glad to see Maidstone’s owners break with “the same old English way” and challenge the National League's bail-out allocation.

Care home brings colour to resident's wedding snaps from 63 years ago

Care home brings colour to resident's wedding snaps from 63 years ago

A care home resident's wish came true when her wedding photo from six decades ago was transformed into colour thanks to a member of staff.

Former private hospital to be converted into homes

Former private hospital to be converted into homes

A council has approved plans to build 73 homes on the site of a former private hospital.

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And Maidstone's most improved player is...

And Maidstone's most improved player is...

Maidstone manager Hakan Hayrettin reveals his most improved player and who's been the biggest surprise.

Dandy result for charity's Best of Kent online auction

Dandy result for charity's Best of Kent online auction

Children's charity Dandelion Time has raised more than £7,000 through an online auction.

Man hurt in hit-and-run

Man hurt in hit-and-run

A motorist allegedly driving the wrong way up a one-way street struck a pedestrian.

Anger after five trees felled 'unnecessarily'

Anger after five trees felled 'unnecessarily'

A family feels 'devastated' trees outside their home have been felled leaving the area exposed with no consultation.

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Good news in the fight against Covid

Good news in the fight against Covid

More and more people are receiving their vaccinations against Covid 19.

National League strategy needed

National League strategy needed

Maidstone manager Hakan Hayrettin says the National League must find a way to finish the season.

Why Kent will keep foot on continent after Brexit

Why Kent will keep foot on continent after Brexit

In a day many formal links to Europe will be severed, but in part of France we will retain a presence - and even the clocks will run to British time.

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Firefighters called to woodchip blaze

Firefighters called to woodchip blaze

People have been warned to keep windows and doors closed after a large pile of woodchips caught alight.

CCTV appeal after alcohol stolen from supermarket

CCTV appeal after alcohol stolen from supermarket

Police want to speak to a man and a woman seen on CCTV after alcohol was taken from a supermarket.

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Flood levels start to ease

Flood levels start to ease

Water levels have started receding after Storm Bella but people in one town are still being urged to be prepared as a flood alert remains.

More bad weather on the way after county hit by flooding

More bad weather on the way after county hit by flooding

A second alert for snow and ice has been issued for Kent as towns recover from flooding.

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Stones v Angels off due to Covid

Stones v Angels off due to Covid

Covid is back in the Maidstone squad, with Saturday's New Year derby against Tonbridge the latest game postponed.

Stones game off after Covid case

Stones game off after Covid case

Maidstone’s National South game at Eastbourne Borough tomorrow has been postponed due to a positive Covid test in the home camp.

The lost pubs of Maidstone

The lost pubs of Maidstone

It's a matter of time until you're back in your local, we promise. Until then spare a thought for those who have loved and lost their beloved pubs.

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Bride and groom 'do a runner' on wedding day

Bride and groom 'do a runner' on wedding day

A couple celebrated their wedding by going for a 7km run, before returning to a 'reception' of coffee and a mince pie.

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