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New book looks to unearth Maidstone's secrets

New book looks to unearth Maidstone's secrets

From witches to mad priests, Secret Maidstone reveals all

First barbers in village for more than 60 years

First barbers in village for more than 60 years

People will no longer need to travel into town to get their hair snipped and beard trimmed.

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Burst water main closes road

Burst water main closes road

Kent Highways have closed the northbound carriageway the A249 following a burst water main.

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Appeal to find distinctive antiques

Appeal to find distinctive antiques

An elderly man has been left 'distressed' after thieves allegedly broke into his home and stole a number of unique antiques.

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'Murder' victim shot in chest

'Murder' victim shot in chest

A man killed on the doorstep of a home in a quiet residential street was shot in the chest.

Justin's promotion pledge

Justin's promotion pledge

Justin Amaluzor is determined to repay the faith shown in him by Maidstone's management and fire the club to promotion next season.

Nine-year-old finishes 310,000k challenge

Nine-year-old finishes 310,000k challenge

A selfless nine-year-old has managed to raise hundreds of pounds with the help of his own two feet.

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M20 blocked after crash

M20 blocked after crash

Part of the M20 is blocked following a crash between a lorry and a car.

Five-car pile-up on motorway

Five-car pile-up on motorway

Motorists travelling on the M20 faced delays this evening after a five-car crash on the motorway.

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Landlord who banned 'battered wives' launches campaign for victims

Landlord who banned 'battered wives' launches campaign for victims

A property mogul who notoriously wouldn't allow "battered wives" as tenants is now launching a campaign to help victims of domestic abuse.

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Search for missing clothes in assault probe

Search for missing clothes in assault probe

Police are asking people to search their gardens for clothing as part of an investigation into an assault.

M20 contraflow safety fears

M20 contraflow safety fears

Emergency services have played down fears respond times could be affected by Operation Brock.

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'It sounded like a bomb'

'It sounded like a bomb'

A woman has been left with PTSD and no home after a car smashed into the front of her house.

'Knife bar' in park to detect blades

'Knife bar' in park to detect blades

Officers are using specialist equipment in a park as part of their continued crackdown on knife crime across the county.

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Coop to replace car showroom

Coop to replace car showroom

Work to replace a former car showroom with a new convenience store is under way.

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MP calls for ethnically diverse £50 note

MP calls for ethnically diverse £50 note

A motion calling on an ethnic minority face on the new £50 note is to be debated in Parliament today.

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Drivers face delays as M20 closed

Drivers face delays as M20 closed

The London-bound M20 was closed for emergency repairs early this morning.

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Driver caught speeding at 135mph on night of madness

Driver caught speeding at 135mph on night of madness

Police have caught a driver travelling on the M2 at 135mph - shortly after pulling over another speeding at 123mph.

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On-the-spot fine for speeding driver

On-the-spot fine for speeding driver

A lorry driver was given an on-the-spot fine and points on his 'ghost' licence during a targeted operation.

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'Confused' hospital visitors charged double to park

'Confused' hospital visitors charged double to park

A couple are furious after being charged double for hospital parking - believing many of the machines have not been updated to British Summer Time.

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