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Pensioner stuck on bedroom floor for five hours

Pensioner stuck on bedroom floor for five hours

A former police officer died in hospital days after he fell out of bed and was not picked up by paramedics for five hours.

More disappointment for panto lovers

More disappointment for panto lovers

The Hazlitt Theatre has had second thoughts over its live-streaming offer.

Hotel given helping hands with Christmas

Hotel given helping hands with Christmas

Schoolchildren deserved their hot chocolates after making and hanging their tree decorations.

Family's Christmas getaway hangs in the balance

Family's Christmas getaway hangs in the balance

A family of 10 have been left "gutted" after a drone wreaked havoc with a Christmas getaway they've spent a year planning.

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Things are looking up for Maidstone in 2019

Things are looking up for Maidstone in 2019

Maidstone council leader Martin Cox has secured funding for Proms In The Park for the next five years.

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Harry has his squad

Harry has his squad

Harry Wheeler's heavy transfer dealings are over after telling Maidstone players they are good enough to stay up.

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Former Stones star dies

Former Stones star dies

Former Maidstone and Tonbridge favourite Peter Overton has died, aged 43.

Production company from Midlands needs a venue for free panto

Production company from Midlands needs a venue for free panto

The search is on to find a venue willing to open its doors for a free panto to cheer up disappointed families.

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Motorcyclist had been told his machine was dangerous six weeks before fatal accident

Motorcyclist had been told his machine was dangerous six weeks before fatal accident

A combination of excessive speed, over indulgence in alcohol and an un-roadworthy machine led to young man's death.

Closing down sale at Mothercare begins

Closing down sale at Mothercare begins

All stock is being reduced to clear as Mothercare starts its closing down sale today.

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Free tickets for panto offered to disappointed Snow White ticket-holders

Free tickets for panto offered to disappointed Snow White ticket-holders

A panto company has offered free tickets to cheer up families left disappointed after the closure of Snow White.

Independent school graded 'inadequate'

Independent school graded 'inadequate'

A school which charges £8,000-a-year for tuition has been criticised by Ofsted - just two years after being graded 'outstanding'.

Disabled woman dies in flat fire

Disabled woman dies in flat fire

A disabled woman has died in a flat fire despite the best efforts of neighbours to save her.

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Reaction: Cough we go to round two

Reaction: Cough we go to round two

Battling Maidstone coughed and spluttered their way into the FA Trophy second round - quite literally.

Woman dies in flat fire

Woman dies in flat fire

A woman has died and six others have been treated by paramedics following a blaze in a flat.

Report: Will the conqueror

Report: Will the conqueror

Substitute Will De Havilland scored an extra-time winner as Maidstone beat Woking in their FA Trophy first-round replay.

Appeal to find £350 dogs stolen from castle

Appeal to find £350 dogs stolen from castle

A top tourist attraction is appealing for help to find two rare hand-crafted pooches worth £350 after they were stolen.

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Customers to get refunds on cancelled pantomime

Customers to get refunds on cancelled pantomime

Customers have been told they will be given refunds after a Christmas pantomime was unexpectedly cancelled.

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Panto 'owes events company £56,000'

Panto 'owes events company £56,000'

Companies who supplied equipment to the Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs pantomime have hit back at comments made by the promoters.

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Family 'heartbroken' by panto cancellation

Family 'heartbroken' by panto cancellation

The family of a dad with a brain tumour are desperately searching for an alternative day out after the panto they booked tickets for was cancelled.

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