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Newly-weds whisked away on tractor

Newly-weds whisked away on tractor

A newlywed couple were whisked away to their reception in a huge orange tractor.

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Row over flats plan

Row over flats plan

Planning committee chairman intervenes to prevent decision on tower block at Springfield.

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No sleep as road works begin

No sleep as road works begin

Repair works, which started yesterday, are set to come to a close in the early hours of tomorrow morning.

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Murderer had a history of fleeing

Murderer had a history of fleeing

A convicted murderer who went on the run for three months had previously absconded when released from prison.

First-team potential

First-team potential

Simon Austin sees big potential in Maidstone's new under-23 development side.

Bulgarian bistro infested with mice

Bulgarian bistro infested with mice

A restaurant has been closed down due to a mouse infestation.

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GCSE Results Day 2019

GCSE Results Day 2019

Teenagers from across the county are heading into school today to pick up their GCSE results - here's how they did.

McClure on Stones move

McClure on Stones move

Matt McClure is determined to make a difference at Maidstone after finally getting his move.

Council gets to grips with problem of illegal camps

Council gets to grips with problem of illegal camps

New legislation enables Maidstone council to move on caravans from its land within 24 hours.

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Father's plea as he searches for autistic son

Father's plea as he searches for autistic son

A desperate family is trying to find their missing teenage son.

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School uniform shortage leaves dad fuming

School uniform shortage leaves dad fuming

An 11-year-old girl will have to start secondary school in the wrong clothes, after a uniform shop had an issue with its supplier.

Indoor climbing centre opens

Indoor climbing centre opens

Our photographer was there to capture all the fun as Kent's first multi-discipline indoor climbing centre opened its doors to the public.

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Popular sports store set to close

Popular sports store set to close

A much-loved shop, which also ran a free running club, has announced it will be closing down.

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Delays after trains cancelled

Delays after trains cancelled

Commuters faced delays after a signalling fault caused several services to be cancelled.

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Let me know if there's a spin-off!

Let me know if there's a spin-off!

Maidstone head coach Hakan Hayrettin speaks about his appearance in a fly-on-the-wall documentary on BT Sport.

Planners draw the line at another 170 homes

Planners draw the line at another 170 homes

The third of three big housing schemes at Springfield is being recommended for refusal because it's 'incongruous' with its surroundings.

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Overturned van on M20

Overturned van on M20

Police are dealing with an overturned van on the M20.

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Driver gets ticket for splashing pedestrians

Driver gets ticket for splashing pedestrians

A woman who drove through a puddle and splashed people walking nearby has been given a ticket by police.

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Torrential downpours hit Kent

Torrential downpours hit Kent

Police are warning to be careful on the roads as torrential rain has hit part of the county today.

Police called to town centre assault

Police called to town centre assault

Officers are carrying out inquiries in a town centre following reports of an assault.

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