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Shed destroyed during early morning fire

Shed destroyed during early morning fire

Fire crews received reports of a shed on fire at around 3.15am.

Large turn-out for funeral of Morel D'Souza

Large turn-out for funeral of Morel D'Souza

Maidstone this morning said a final farewell to Morel D'Souza, the founder of the town's Mela.

Police dog finds 'drugs' in car

Police dog finds 'drugs' in car

Two suspected dealers have been arrested after being pulled over by officers on the motorway.

Funeral service today for Morel D'Souza

Funeral service today for Morel D'Souza

Maidstone will today celebrate the life of town's first ethnic Mayor.

Public inquiry into new school starts today

Public inquiry into new school starts today

A public inquiry which will go a long way to deciding the future of a new secondary school starts today.

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Paedophile jailed after historic sex abuse

Paedophile jailed after historic sex abuse

A man who sexually abused two children more than 30 years ago has been jailed for 20 years.

Gong for officers who lifted overturned car to rescue trapped woman

Gong for officers who lifted overturned car to rescue trapped woman

Police officers in west Kent have been recognised for their bravery and commitment at an awards ceremony.

E-fit of suspected robber who attacked pensioner

E-fit of suspected robber who attacked pensioner

Police have released an e-fit of a man they suspect of carrying out a violent robbery on a 69-year-old woman.

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Lorry crash sparks traffic chaos

Lorry crash sparks traffic chaos

Drivers are facing delays this morning after a trailer disconnected from a lorry and blocked an exit road.

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Timetable changes cause longer journeys

Timetable changes cause longer journeys

Commuters complained of longer journeys as a new timetable across train services came into force - which Southeastern has hailed as a success.

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Crash causes delay for motorists

Crash causes delay for motorists

A crash on the A20 Ashford Road is causing delays for motorists heading to work.

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Architect Malcolm Baker has died

Architect Malcolm Baker has died

A Maidstone architect described as "a quiet man and very much an artist" has died.

Befriending service stops taking referrals

Befriending service stops taking referrals

A befriending service organiser is taking to the streets to dry and drum up support for the under pressure service.

Martin Cox is Maidstone council's new leader

Martin Cox is Maidstone council's new leader

Maidstone council has a new Lib Dem leader, after the party won by a majority of two votes over his Conservative rival.

Watt makes Stones return

Watt makes Stones return

Former Maidstone United player Steve Watt has returned to the Gallagher Stadium as part of the club's management team.

Bomb hoax caller who told 999 'bring it on' jailed

Bomb hoax caller who told 999 'bring it on' jailed

A man threatened to kill people with a firearm and explosives during a drink and drug fuelled binge.

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'Rogue trader' arrested after bank visit

'Rogue trader' arrested after bank visit

A pensioner's attempt to withdraw a large sum of cash has resulted in a suspected rogue trader being arrested.

Chicks with Sticks to take on Three Peaks

Chicks with Sticks to take on Three Peaks

A group of military wives are preparing to climb more than 11,000 feet this weekend for charity.

Matthews returns to winning ways

Matthews returns to winning ways

Fighter bounces back from first pro defeat with a 40-37 points win.

Bogus workers steal cash from pensioner during doorstep scam

Bogus workers steal cash from pensioner during doorstep scam

Men pretending to work for the housing association stole cash from a man in his 90s during a doorstep scam.

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