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Kent Police investigate criminal damage in town centre

Kent Police investigate criminal damage in town centre

Kent Police are investigating a disturbance in a town centre premises this morning

Increase in young people killed on Kent's roads

Increase in young people killed on Kent's roads

The number of people aged 17 to 24 killed or seriously injured on Kent's roads has gone up for the first time in several years.

New 1,750 homes-scheme unveiled

New 1,750 homes-scheme unveiled

Two massive developments are being weighed up for a former RAF airfield.

‘We still don’t know how Elric died in care home’

‘We still don’t know how Elric died in care home’

Two months after a severely autistic man drowned in the bath at a care home, his family are no closer to knowing the circumstances of his death.

Bench destroyed in suspected arson

Bench destroyed in suspected arson

A park bench was destroyed in a suspected arson attack.

Travellers set up camp at play area

Travellers set up camp at play area

Travellers have set up camp at a play area in Maidstone.

Massive development at former airfield

Massive development at former airfield

Two large-scale developments are being considered for farmland and a historic RAF centre.

Woman injured after crash

Woman injured after crash

Four vehicles collided on a busy main road this afternoon.

Festival boss responds to critics

Festival boss responds to critics

Claims about three-hour queues and lax security were exaggerated, says organiser.

Kent athletes earn Rio spots

Kent athletes earn Rio spots

All the action from Birmingham as Kent athletes Adam Gemili, Jack Green and Dina Asher-Smith earn TeamGB places at Rio 2016 Olympic Games.

Suspected arson attack will cost firms millions

Suspected arson attack will cost firms millions

Costs will run into millions of pounds after firms' units were badly damaged in a suspected arson attack at an industrial estate.

Angry customers hit out at 'shambolic' new festival

Angry customers hit out at 'shambolic' new festival

A new family-friendly music festival has been described as 'shambolic' by customers, who faced lengthy queues to get onto the site.

Man has Kray twins inked on arm after social media call

Man has Kray twins inked on arm after social media call

A Kent man has had a bit of shady local history tattooed on to his body after responding to a social media appeal.

Stones sign Acheampong

Stones sign Acheampong

Former Ebbsfleet defender signs for Maidstone ahead of their National League campaign.

Rylan Clark-Neal to make appearance at Waterstones

Rylan Clark-Neal to make appearance at Waterstones

The TV reality star will sign copies of his new book and meet members of the public

Bridge reopens after temporary repairs

Bridge reopens after temporary repairs

A historic bridge that was shut last night after part of it fell away has reopened

Borough Council brings Farmers' Market to town

Borough Council brings Farmers' Market to town

A farmers' market is taking place today to bring local agricultural produce to an urban centre

Burglar's stealing spree hours after being tagged

Burglar's stealing spree hours after being tagged

A burglar has been jailed after going on a stealing spree - just FIVE hours after being fitted with an electronic tag.

Custard, beer and the Unecar

Custard, beer and the Unecar

Do you remember these long-lost products that once made our County Town famous?

Higher profile helping Maidstone's transfer push

Higher profile helping Maidstone's transfer push

Maidstone United’s expansion of the Gallagher Stadium is helping Jay Saunders in the transfer market.

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