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'We will never know' why mum fell to her death

'We will never know' why mum fell to her death

An inquest has concluded that the reasons a woman fell to her death from a balcony will remain unknown.

Heavy traffic on M20

Heavy traffic on M20

A collision is causing heavy traffic on a motorway junction.

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Builder slapped policeman in face

Builder slapped policeman in face

A builder inadvertently slapped a police officer as he tried to break up a fight between two women outside a nightclub.

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Lew back in business

Lew back in business

Chris Lewington made an unexpected debut for Maidstone on Tuesday night - just his second game of football in 18 months.

'I work in social media and it really shocked me'

'I work in social media and it really shocked me'

A town centre bar known for posting provocative jokes on social media has struck again with an expletive-laced quip.

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Suspected burglar charged with handbag and bank card theft

Suspected burglar charged with handbag and bank card theft

A suspected burglar from has been charged following a break-in at a home.

Post Office in Maidstone closed today

Post Office in Maidstone closed today

A Maidstone Post Office has had to close to the public today due to only have two trainee staff.

Crash on M20 caused delays

Crash on M20 caused delays

Drivers faced delays after a crash on a motorway between a lorry and a car.

Violent 'Night Watcher' burglar still on the streets

Violent 'Night Watcher' burglar still on the streets

Police are renewing their appeal to find a violent burglar who has stolen more than £10 million in 12 raids.

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Man sentenced for keeping animals in appalling conditions

Man sentenced for keeping animals in appalling conditions

A 54-year-old was banned from keeping animals for life after pets were found in shocking conditions on his farm.

Reaction: Better than the other day

Reaction: Better than the other day

Hakan Hayrettin saw the improvement in Maidstone's performance against Halifax.

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Report: It's looking grim for Stones

Report: It's looking grim for Stones

Maidstone were stunned by an 87th-minute winner as Halifax pushed them closer to National League relegation.

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'It's a death waiting to happen'

'It's a death waiting to happen'

A mum has voiced her anger after diggers were seen driving around a children's play area.

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Still on Halifax test

Still on Halifax test

Maidstone are approaching must-win territory when they meet FC Halifax at the Gallagher tonight.

Concerns at prison's growing drugs problem

Concerns at prison's growing drugs problem

An unannounced inspection at a prison has uncovered growing problems with drug use.

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Homelessness fears as housing service cut

Homelessness fears as housing service cut

Dozens of vulnerable young adults are at risk of homelessness after a decision to axe a crucial sheltered housing scheme.

Call for 'person of colour' on £50 notes

Call for 'person of colour' on £50 notes

An MP has called on the Bank Of England to choose an ethnic minority person to be the face of the new £50 note.

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Council tax set to rise by 3% - almost double inflation

Council tax set to rise by 3% - almost double inflation

Residents must brace for Council Tax hike while council squirrels away contingency fund.

Psychiatric test for man accused of trying to kill his mother

Psychiatric test for man accused of trying to kill his mother

A psychiatric assessment is to be carried out on a man accused of trying to kill his mother.

Man dies at shopping centre

Man dies at shopping centre

Police and paramedics descended on a shopping centre after a man died.

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