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Blocked lane causing huge town centre tailbacks

Blocked lane causing huge town centre tailbacks

A car transporter which is blocking one lane of Upper Stone Street is causing long delays in Maidstone this afternoon.

Bouncer loses job after violent road rage attack

Bouncer loses job after violent road rage attack

A bouncer who unleashed a flurry of blows against another driver after pulling out into moving traffic has been spared jail.

M&S Food to be built as part of petrol station upgrade

M&S Food to be built as part of petrol station upgrade

Work is underway to refurbish a busy petrol station on one of Maidstone's key routes.

The photographer hoping to strike gold at Olympics

The photographer hoping to strike gold at Olympics

A photographer who hadn’t snapped any sporting events until the London 2012 Olympic Games is set to make his name in Rio de Janeiro this summer.

Motorists told to approach bridge with caution after crash

Motorists told to approach bridge with caution after crash

Drivers are being told to approach the Maidstone gyratory system with caution after a crash on St Peter's Bridge.

Pensioner rescued from burning bungalow

Pensioner rescued from burning bungalow

An elderly man was carried to safety by fire crews after his home went up in flames.

Petition to end bridge traffic misery

Petition to end bridge traffic misery

Retired teacher calls for solution to help end motorists' rage on historic bridge.

Tributes to a master of music

Tributes to a master of music

A conductor who dedicated his life to supporting orchestras and choirs across Kent has died suddenly.

Dog saved thanks to vet's overnight care returns home

Dog saved thanks to vet's overnight care returns home

A Yorkshire terrier who endured hours of surgery after a vicious attack has returned home.

Arrest following police pursuit of car

Arrest following police pursuit of car

A man was arrested at the weekend on suspicion of dangerous driving after a police pursuit.

New charity to fulfill dying wish of cancer sufferer

New charity to fulfill dying wish of cancer sufferer

Inspirational Maidstone mum's legacy to be honoured with new charity.

Nigel Farage comes to Maidstone

Nigel Farage comes to Maidstone

Ukip's leader descended on the County Town to rapturous applause to show his support for PCC candidate Henry Bolton.

Emergency services in radiation training exercise

Emergency services in radiation training exercise

Emergency services are practising for a major radiation incident at a hospital today.

Family hope father's death will result in hospital changes

Family hope father's death will result in hospital changes

The death of a 60-year-old managing director following a routine cancer operation highlighted failings by Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust.

Seconds out - pro boxing is back

Seconds out - pro boxing is back

Professional boxing is coming to Maidstone for the first time in 16 years.

Another six weeks of traffic misery?

Another six weeks of traffic misery?

Drivers will have to endure another six weeks of traffic misery around Maidstone as work continues on a new housing development.

Stones hoping Truro flight is plane sailing

Stones hoping Truro flight is plane sailing

Maidstone are treating their trip to Truro as a trial run for the play-offs.

Stones in a League of their own for Sweeney

Stones in a League of their own for Sweeney

Dan Sweeney pays no attention to Football League speculation and has proved it by signing a contract at Maidstone.

Helicopter is checking electricity pylons

Helicopter is checking electricity pylons

If you were puzzled by an unidentified helicopter in the skies across west Kent today don't be alarmed - it was just checking electricity pylons.

Four arrested after Maidstone burglary

Four arrested after Maidstone burglary

Four people have been arrested in connection with a burglary at a house in Maidstone.

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