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PC hurt trying to stop thief in Mercedes

PC hurt trying to stop thief in Mercedes

A police officer was injured as he tried to stop a thief driving off from a shoplifting spree.

Stones aiming for top 10

Stones aiming for top 10

Maidstone won’t settle for National League survival – boss Jay Saunders has set a target of a top-10 finish.

Vegan café makes crowdfunding plea

Vegan café makes crowdfunding plea

A town's only vegan businesses is seeking £50,000 to stay alive — but it's not going to a bank.

Williams: We may have to play waiting game

Williams: We may have to play waiting game

Bill Williams has called for patience while Maidstone adapt to National League football.

Respite care finishes at Maidstone care home

Respite care finishes at Maidstone care home

Services for residential and long-term care elderly people finished this week.

Ideas boost lottery bid to regenerate historic streets

Ideas boost lottery bid to regenerate historic streets

More than 1,400 people shared their views on how a £2m lottery grant should be used to revive a historic part of Maidstone.

McDonald's drive-thru re-applies for 24-hour opening

McDonald's drive-thru re-applies for 24-hour opening

The McDonald’s drive-thru off Broadway in Maidstone has submitted a planning application to stay open 24 hours a day, with nearby residents unhappy

Orchard arson probed by police

Orchard arson probed by police

Flames tore through a 4x4 and spread to nearby apple bins at an orchard near Maidstone last night.

Police investigate after allegations etched into car

Police investigate after allegations etched into car

Police are investigating after defamatory allegations were etched into a car in Barming.

Man arrested during raid over ID offence

Man arrested during raid over ID offence

A man who was led away in handcuffs during a raid on a town centre barbers was later de-arrested.

Man cut from car after smashing into telegraph pole

Man cut from car after smashing into telegraph pole

A serious crash has closed part of a town this morning, leading to long delays for motorists.

Greenhalgh: There was no hesitation in coming back

Greenhalgh: There was no hesitation in coming back

Ben Greenhalgh was just waiting for the opportunity to rejoin Maidstone and says he'll be hoping to make the No.10 role his own.

BHS branch closes doors for last time

BHS branch closes doors for last time

Another county branch of BHS has rolled down its shutters for the final time

Phone lines down at council

Phone lines down at council

Customer service phone lines are currently down at Maidstone Borough Council while a new call system is installed.

Boy, 12, flown to hospital after escalator fall

Boy, 12, flown to hospital after escalator fall

A 12-year-old has been flown to a London hospital after falling off the side of an escalator near a town centre supermarket.

Station and Post Office plans could change face of area

Station and Post Office plans could change face of area

Plans to redevelop part of a town have taken a step forward after two councils bought a former Post Office site.

Youth cafe unveils mural to celebrate unity

Youth cafe unveils mural to celebrate unity

A group of youngsters at a youth cafe have painted a mural to celebrate strength in unity

Judge condemns court standards

Judge condemns court standards

A senior court judge has complained about the facilities at a crown court

Larkfield burglar behind bars

Larkfield burglar behind bars

Nathan Mahoney was convicted after leaving DNA on a spade at a property in Larkfield

Fire crews rescue iguana after it scaled tree

Fire crews rescue iguana after it scaled tree

Firefighters have helped rescue an iguana from a tree after the exotic lizard became stuck.

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