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Temporary lights cost £151,000

Temporary lights cost £151,000

A rail operator has paid a private contractor thousands of pounds to operate temporary lights at a level crossing.

10 of our moans about Maidstone

10 of our moans about Maidstone

We love living here, but there are a number of things about the town that leave us feeling underwhelmed.

Football fixtures and results

Football fixtures and results

Check out all this week's football results and fixtures

Truck driver transported to funeral by lorry

Truck driver transported to funeral by lorry

A retired lorry driver, who was trusted with some important deliveries during his career, arrived at his funeral by his favourite mode of transport.

Busy roundabout blocked by crash

Busy roundabout blocked by crash

A collision is partially blocking a roundabout as drivers head home for the Bank Holiday weekend.

Road reopens after serious car fire

Road reopens after serious car fire

A busy road has reopened after a serious car fire.

Firefighters respond to outhouse blaze

Firefighters respond to outhouse blaze

Firefighters were called to the scene of a fire in Lenham last night.

'Every day she came up with a new, crazy idea'

'Every day she came up with a new, crazy idea'

A musician has paid tribute to his “crazy” partner who collapsed and died in front of him at the home they shared.

Chimney fire at pub

Chimney fire at pub

Firefighters tackled a blaze at a country pub.

Barty Homes plan approved

Barty Homes plan approved

Bearsted has been left wondering what will happen next after some seemingly contradictory decisions from Maidstone council's planning committee.

More town traffic problems

More town traffic problems

A crash, roadworks and broken traffic lights are adding to rush hour traffic in an already busy Kent town.

Coyle return a boost for play-off hopes

Coyle return a boost for play-off hopes

Key defender Jamie Coyle is ready to return for Maidstone’s National League South play-off bid.

Leaving the EU no silver bullet for tackling migration, says Home Secretary

Leaving the EU no silver bullet for tackling migration, says Home Secretary

Theresa May cautions against leaving the EU during visit to Maidstone

Our best chance of promotion

Our best chance of promotion

Maidstone manager Jay Saunders claims it will be 10 times harder to win promotion if they miss out this season.

Pervert driving instructor groped learner on lessons

Pervert driving instructor groped learner on lessons

A lecherous driving instructor who indecently assaulted a 17-year-old pupil while giving her lessons is facing justice 15 years on.

Man freed after town centre crash

Man freed after town centre crash

Firefighters freed a man trapped in an overturned car following a multi-vehicle crash this afternoon.

Air ambulance called after woman injured in fall

Air ambulance called after woman injured in fall

A woman has been taken to a London hospital with a serious head injury following a fall.

Rocket win takes too much out of Hawkins

Rocket win takes too much out of Hawkins

Barry Hawkins came agonisingly close to the greatest comeback in World Snooker Championship history - but a Ronnie O’Sullivan hangover cost him.

Children's toy shed burnt to the ground

Children's toy shed burnt to the ground

An outbuilding containing thousands of pounds worth of toys belonging to a nursery has been destroyed in a suspected arson attack.

One-way system shut as van catches fire

One-way system shut as van catches fire

A busy town centre gyratory system was partially blocked after machinery caught fire inside a van.

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