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All-ticket opener for Stones

All-ticket opener for Stones

Maidstone's National League opener against York City will be all-ticket.

Delays after M20 crash

Delays after M20 crash

There are delays on the M20 in both directions following an accident.

Gymnasts miss Rio cut

Gymnasts miss Rio cut

Kent gymnasts Courtney Tulloch and James Hall have missed out on the Rio Olympics.

Woman arrested near Broadway underpass in Maidstone

Woman arrested near Broadway underpass in Maidstone

A 32-year-old woman was arrested on suspicion of being drunk and disorderly and assaulting a police officer in Maidstone.

World Cup dream for Alessia

World Cup dream for Alessia

Footballer Alessia Russo hopes to have a World Cup to look forward to after making her Chelsea debut.

Young boy reported climbing up shopping centre building

Young boy reported climbing up shopping centre building

Police rushed to a shopping centre after reports a boy aged between eight and 10 was seen climbing up the side of a department store.

Homes without water as main bursts

Homes without water as main bursts

Several homes in a Kent village had no water or low water pressure due to a burst main.

Congestion near town centre roadworks

Congestion near town centre roadworks

Queues are stretching back into works on a town's one-way system this morning causing delays.

Police officer moonlighted as security firm boss

Police officer moonlighted as security firm boss

A serving Kent Police officer moonlighted as the boss of a private security firm, it has been revealed.

Crowds flock to county show

Crowds flock to county show

The county show has proved popular as ever as crowds flocked to the showground to enjoy the annual agriculture extravaganza.

Police called after man threatens to jump from crane

Police called after man threatens to jump from crane

A man has been detained under the Mental Health Act after threatening to jump from a crane.

Man rescued after falling in water

Man rescued after falling in water

Police and passersby rushed to rescue a man who had fallen in the river.

Good Evans

Good Evans

Maidstone have made former Gillingham youngster Jack Evans their fifth summer signing.

Man to appear in court over biker's death

Man to appear in court over biker's death

A man will appear in court next week charged with causing the death of popular Kent biker Osvaldas Rimša in January.

Furious commuters slam coach firm for cutting service

Furious commuters slam coach firm for cutting service

Chalkwell has cut services and altered timetables causing a headache for West Malling and Maidstone commuters.

Sci-fi blockbuster coming to a castle near you

Sci-fi blockbuster coming to a castle near you

One of the biggest films of all time will be subject of an open-air screening at Leeds Castle later this month.

Overturned van on M20

Overturned van on M20

A van overturned on the M20 this afternoon, causing delays for drivers.

Councillor removes cones as row erupts over traffic management

Councillor removes cones as row erupts over traffic management

A furious row has erupted after a parish council chairman removed traffic cones put in place to manage traffic heading to the Kent County Show.

Roll up... for Kent's greatest spectacular

Roll up... for Kent's greatest spectacular

The county's annual agricultural showcase opens to the public today - with a flypast, entertainment and arena displays.

Is it a bird? Prehistoric-looking creatures born at castle

Is it a bird? Prehistoric-looking creatures born at castle

They look like something out of Jurassic Park, but these strange creatures born at a Kent attraction are actually baby kookaburras.

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