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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.

Bomb disposal unit called to residential street

Bomb disposal unit called to residential street

A bomb disposal unit was called to a residential street, with plain-clothed police officers spotted entering a house.

Adolf Hitler berates town's traffic

Adolf Hitler berates town's traffic

A spoof clip of Adolf Hitler ranting about traffic and development in Maidstone has appeared on YouTube.

Police hunt tattooed suspect after attack

Police hunt tattooed suspect after attack

A man with a face tattoo has been added to Kent Police's most wanted list after an assault in Maidstone.

Drunk woman stabbed boyfriend with knife hidden in bra

Drunk woman stabbed boyfriend with knife hidden in bra

A drunk woman punched her boyfriend and then pulled a knife from her bra and stabbed him in the leg, a court heard.

Air ambulance called after car 'flips on roof'

Air ambulance called after car 'flips on roof'

A busy road has been shut in both directions following a serious crash in which a car reportedly flipped on its roof.

Delays after car and lorry crash on M20

Delays after car and lorry crash on M20

An accident involving a car and lorry left motorists experiencing delays this evening.

Traffic light failure on major town centre junction

Traffic light failure on major town centre junction

All traffic lights are currently out on the Maidstone Bridge junction which is currently undergoing a £5.7million redevelopment.

The mannequin challenge - on trampolines

The mannequin challenge - on trampolines

This version of the online 'freezing' video craze was a little more difficult than most.

MP launches inquiry into barracks closure

MP launches inquiry into barracks closure

Maidstone's MP has launched an inquiry into the closure of the town's barracks, which is scheduled for 2027.

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