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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.

An audience with Ann Widdecombe

An audience with Ann Widdecombe

Controversial former MP Ann Widdecombe is set to speak and take questions from the public at an upcoming charity event.

Developer's plans for 16-storey glass tower dubbed a monstrosity

Developer's plans for 16-storey glass tower dubbed a monstrosity

Members of the public are appealing to their borough council to reject proposals submitted by a developer for more than 250 rental flats.

Woman paid £37,500 after losing teeth

Woman paid £37,500 after losing teeth

A patient who lost her teeth after a disease was not diagnosed has been paid £37,500 in compensation after taking legal action against her dentist.

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Stones captain commits

Stones captain commits

Stuart Lewis has agreed a new deal with Maidstone United.

Man cleared of raping two women

Man cleared of raping two women

A jury has acquitted a man accused of raping two intoxicated women in their hotel room.

Fundraiser for amputee teacher's bionic hands reaches £20k

Fundraiser for amputee teacher's bionic hands reaches £20k

More than £20,000 has been raised for a teacher whose legs and fingers were amputated during a battle with sepsis.

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Man pulled from river and arrested after police dog and helicopter search

Man pulled from river and arrested after police dog and helicopter search

A police dog and the helicopter helped track down two suspects before they were both arrested by police.

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