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Where's blocked in west Kent?

Where's blocked in west Kent?

As Storm Katie ravages the county here's our travel guide for West Kent.

Major road closed after crash

Major road closed after crash

A major route through Bearsted was closed this afternoon due to a crash by a hotel and country club.

Magistrate suspended by NHS amid gay adoption row

Magistrate suspended by NHS amid gay adoption row

A former magistrate who made comments about the suitability of gay parents during an adoption case has now been suspended by the NHS.

No pressure on Stones

No pressure on Stones

Jay Saunders could hardly be more relaxed about the National League South title race as Maidstone close in on Ebbsfleet.

Stones close gap on Fleet

Stones close gap on Fleet

Maidstone moved four points behind National League South leaders Ebbsfleet after beating Hemel Hempstead from a goal down.

Football match updates

Football match updates

Live updates from Kent football sides in action on Easter Saturday including Dover Athletic v Torquay United, Maidstone v Hemel Hempstead and Margate.

Firefighters called to industrial unit fire

Firefighters called to industrial unit fire

Blaze had left a large build-up of dangerous smoke.

How many of Maidstone's lost nightspots do you remember?

How many of Maidstone's lost nightspots do you remember?

Maidstone has provided some cracking nights out over the past few decades. We take a nostalgic look at some of its long lost nightclubs and venues.

New deal for Stones ace Paxman

New deal for Stones ace Paxman

Midfielder Jack Paxman has signed a new contract ahead of a big weekend for Maidstone United.

Police descend as man held over pensioner's death

Police descend as man held over pensioner's death

Officers are searching a derelict business park today as a man is quizzed over the violent death of a 73-year-old mechanic.

'It's like living in the middle of a tip'

'It's like living in the middle of a tip'

Residents are feeling down in the dumps thanks to a growing mound of rubbish on a green, including a toilet, mattresses, and bin bags of broken glass.

Emergency services expecting busy weekend

Emergency services expecting busy weekend

The ambulance service is asking the public for its support ahead of what's expected to be a busy weekend

Easter rail disruption - but roads might not be so bad

Easter rail disruption - but roads might not be so bad

Buses will replace trains for four days over the Easter weekend, but at least those buses won't get stuck in as many roadworks...

Angels boss happy with squad as deadline looms

Angels boss happy with squad as deadline looms

Manager Steve McKimm won’t be losing any sleep if he can’t add to his Tonbridge squad ahead of the transfer deadline.

Pressure on GPs rises as population set to grow

Pressure on GPs rises as population set to grow

The crisis facing our health system is set to get worse, with Maidstone's population set to grow by 20% in the next 20 years.

Vas the way I like it

Vas the way I like it

Vas Karagiannis has hailed Maidstone manager Jay Saunders for giving him the confidence to entertain.

Stones out of luck in market

Stones out of luck in market

Jay Saunders has drawn a blank in his bid to sign a new centre-half for Maidstone.

'My legs were like jelly... I was crying my eyes out'

'My legs were like jelly... I was crying my eyes out'

An Adele fan was left shaken and in tears when the singer invited him on stage and quoted a cult classic movie in his honour.

Puppy 'tied to a post and abandoned'

Puppy 'tied to a post and abandoned'

An eight-week-old dog had been left outside a vets late last night

Commuters confused after departure board fault

Commuters confused after departure board fault

Passengers were left scratching their heads after a fault with the departure board at London Victoria.

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