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Mother's journey to the Gulf for justice was "waste of time"

Mother's journey to the Gulf for justice was "waste of time"

The trial in Qatar of the man accused of killing West Malling teacher Lauren Patterson has been postponed again this morning - for the fifth time.

Driver cleared of killing motorcyclist in crash

Driver cleared of killing motorcyclist in crash

A motorist accused of causing a crash which killed a 27-year-old biker has been cleared in court.

Not long till Christmas!

Not long till Christmas!

It's that nice time when Christmas is coming , but hasn't yet turned into a chore.

Movie shot entirely in Kent gets its county premiere

Movie shot entirely in Kent gets its county premiere

Boughton Monchelsea Place was the key setting for Brian Cox's latest movie.

Four hundred sign petition in 90 minutes

Four hundred sign petition in 90 minutes

Maidstone Labour supporters did their part this morning in a nationwide day of action in support of the NHS.

Road has re-opened following crash

Road has re-opened following crash

Delays through Aylesford have now cleared after police re-opened Forstal Road which had been closed this morning due to a crash.

Transgender author tells school pupil Lily: 'You are not alone'

Transgender author tells school pupil Lily: 'You are not alone'

An overseas author and ambassador for transgender rights has pledged to send a copy of his book and words of encouragement to a trans pupil.

Family's loving tribute to Luke Mumford

Family's loving tribute to Luke Mumford

The family of a young man who died in a car crash have said he was the most 'incredible, kindest, sincere' person.

Murphs makes Boro move

Murphs makes Boro move

Maidstone winger Tom Murphy has joined Eastbourne Borough on loan for a month.

Tragic driver's small act of kindness

Tragic driver's small act of kindness

A 20-year-old victim of a fatal car crash hit the headlines last month after a small act of kindness got him a job.

Air ambulance called after woman collapses in Tesco

Air ambulance called after woman collapses in Tesco

The air ambulance and three vehicles were sent to a supermarket, where paramedics had to revive a woman before taking her to hospital.

Army seize 'dummy items' after raid

Army seize 'dummy items' after raid

Army officers have seized a number of inert military items from a house following a raid.

'Desperation stage' for youth service facing closure

'Desperation stage' for youth service facing closure

The manager of a youth cafe has appealed for help to save the service from closure

Man charged over serious assault in town centre

Man charged over serious assault in town centre

A man is due in court charged with seven offences allegedly carried out in Maidstone town centre in the past month.

Crash victim, 20, named

Crash victim, 20, named

The victim of a fatal crash on Pilgrims Way has been named as a 20-year-old graphic design student.

Fitness fanatic jailed for supplying steroids

Fitness fanatic jailed for supplying steroids

A fitness fanatic who was one of the first to be convicted of sending revenge porn has been jailed for making and distributing a huge amount of drugs.

Door still open for Vas

Door still open for Vas

Vas Karagiannis could still have a future at Maidstone – but Dumebi Dumaka is not in manager Jay Saunders' plans.

Flisher holds his hands up

Flisher holds his hands up

Alex Flisher agreed with manager Jay Saunders’ criticism of Maidstone players.

Richard Branson sends his regards

Richard Branson sends his regards

The Virgin entrepreneur sent a video message to two former employees as they opened a new restaurant, with support from Kent artist Graham Clarke.

Woman 'repeatedly sexually assaulted' on bus

Woman 'repeatedly sexually assaulted' on bus

A woman on a late night bus service was 'repeatedly sexually assaulted' by a man who then tried to follow her home.

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