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Pensioner jailed for meat cleaver murder bid

Pensioner jailed for meat cleaver murder bid

A pensioner who launched a brutal attack on a care home manager with a knife and meat cleaver has been jailed for trying to murder her.

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Charges dropped in landlord Romanian mafia threat case

Charges dropped in landlord Romanian mafia threat case

The case against a property mogul accused of threatening a man by saying he would be shot by the Romanian mafia has collapsed.

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Scot admits assaulting police officer in drunken attack

Scot admits assaulting police officer in drunken attack

A man has walked away from court with a conditional discharge after admitting to assaulting officer.

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Penguins are Ice Cold in Leeds

Penguins are Ice Cold in Leeds

A group of friends are walking 100 miles in Penguin outfits to raise a cool sum for charity.

Kent postcode named national car vandalism hot spot

Kent postcode named national car vandalism hot spot

A Kent postcode is one of the worst affected areas by car vandalism according to official insurance claims figures.

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Boy left disabled by biological parents named

Boy left disabled by biological parents named

Legal restrictions protecting the identity of a boy who suffered life-changing injuries as a result of abuse have been lifted by a judge.

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Stones play mind games

Stones play mind games

A leading sports psychologist has given Maidstone players a mental edge for the season run-in.

Police called to medical incident

Police called to medical incident

Police are at the scene of a medical incident this afternoon (Thursday).

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Mutilated cat found dead in playing fields

Mutilated cat found dead in playing fields

A cat killer is being hunted by police after a pet was found with its head and tail cut off in playing fields.

Plea for details of forgotten war hero

Plea for details of forgotten war hero

A parish council is appealing for information on a war hero whose name is missing from the village's war memorial.

Talks on town's traffic are stalled

Talks on town's traffic are stalled

A meeting set to discuss town-centre traffic and improvements has suffered a six-month delay

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Gas canisters and cannabis chocolate bars seized in police raid

Gas canisters and cannabis chocolate bars seized in police raid

Gas cannisters, cash, class A drugs, and home-made cannabis chocolate bars have been seized in a police search.

Motorbike accident causes traffic disruption

Motorbike accident causes traffic disruption

Traffic has returned to normal after an accident involving a motorbike

Reaction: We'll take a point

Reaction: We'll take a point

Jay Saunders felt Maidstone had leaders Macclesfield on the ropes but ultimately was satisfied with a point.

Ban does Lewis good

Ban does Lewis good

Stuart Lewis' suspension has turned out to be a blessing in disguise for Maidstone.

Report: Ross earns Stones point

Report: Ross earns Stones point

Ross Lafayette’s late goal earned a point for Maidstone in a cracking game against National League leaders Macclesfield.

Man arrested following barber-shop burglaries

Man arrested following barber-shop burglaries

PCSOs investigating two barber shop break-ins have made an arrest.

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Police stop 'unsafe' minibus carrying schoolchildren

Police stop 'unsafe' minibus carrying schoolchildren

A driver has been fined after police pulled over a minibus taking children to school and discovered one of its wheels was loose.

VIDEO: Is the new driving test too easy?

VIDEO: Is the new driving test too easy?

The new driving test proves a challenge whatever your length of experience, as we found out.

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Road cleared after accident involving pedestrian and vehicle

Road cleared after accident involving pedestrian and vehicle

Traffic moving in an out of a major town is now back to normal following an accident involving a vehicle and a pedestrian.

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