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Swerving lorry driver caught 'fiddling' at the wheel

Swerving lorry driver caught 'fiddling' at the wheel

Police pulled over a driver after spotting his lorry swerving on a motorway - to find he was "fiddling" behind the wheel.

Men missing after three-car crash

Men missing after three-car crash

Police are searching for three people who disappeared after a three-vehicle collision that brought traffic to a standstill on a Kent motorway.

Football didn't cause problems in town, says police

Football didn't cause problems in town, says police

Police arrested 11 people in Maidstone town centre in the hours following England's first Euro 2016 match.

Training cancelled as washing hung from goalposts

Training cancelled as washing hung from goalposts

Young footballers were left disappointed when their training was cancelled - because travellers had hung their clothes to dry on the wooden frames.

Evening bus service could be scrapped due to cuts

Evening bus service could be scrapped due to cuts

Maidstone council is set to recommend plans which would see an evening bus service replaced.

District set to beat its housing target

District set to beat its housing target

Maidstone is on course to deliver far more homes than its "objectively assessed" housing need, it has been revealed.

Final push for Olympics

Final push for Olympics

Friends have become rivals as Kent gymnast Courtney Tulloch bids to clinch a place at the Olympics.

Survey shows traffic is up by 50%

Survey shows traffic is up by 50%

Traffic at two key junctions to the south of Maidstone is no longer sustainable, a residents association has claimed.

Queen's 90th: Kent celebrates

Queen's 90th: Kent celebrates

Thousands of people from across the county are taking part in celebrations to mark the Queen's 90th this weekend. Here's how you can get involved.

Win for Lithuanian chicken catchers

Win for Lithuanian chicken catchers

A High Court judge has ruled in favour of six Lithuanian chicken catchers in what has been described as a 'modern slavery' case.

Bulls aiming to conquer Europe after Harlequins tie-in

Bulls aiming to conquer Europe after Harlequins tie-in

Aylesford Ladies want to become the best women’s rugby team in Europe after joining forces with Harlequins.

Deals close for play-off heroes

Deals close for play-off heroes

Stones boss Jay Saunders believes new deals for play-off stars Bobby-Joe Taylor and Dumebi Dumaka are close to completion.

Surge in domestic abuse expected as Euro 2016 kicks off

Surge in domestic abuse expected as Euro 2016 kicks off

Domestic abuse victims are being reminded of the support available as officers in Kent prepare for a surge in family violence during Euro 2016.

Travellers set up camp on rec

Travellers set up camp on rec

A group of travellers have moved six caravans and a lorry onto a recreation ground.

Murphy joins Stones

Murphy joins Stones

Maidstone have signed winger Tom Murphy on a one-year deal following his release by Dover.

Beware fraudsters posing as police to steal cash

Beware fraudsters posing as police to steal cash

Fraudsters have targeted at least nine individuals in Kent in an elaborate scam to steal cash by posing as police officers.

Private school 'inadequate' after substantial failings

Private school 'inadequate' after substantial failings

A private school which provided play equipment with nails protruding at eye level has been slated by inspectors.

1930s Kent Messengers found in blue whale

1930s Kent Messengers found in blue whale

The Natural History Museum has discovered the new main hall exhibit — a skeleton of a blue whale — was being held together with old Kent Messengers.

Cocaine suppliers wait to learn if they can keep £300k

Cocaine suppliers wait to learn if they can keep £300k

Two men who were part of a gang jailed for almost 80 years for supplying cocaine will have to wait to learn if they can keep more than £300k.

One arrested and two on the run after police chase

One arrested and two on the run after police chase

Police are hunting two men who fled from a car following a police chase through a town.

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