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Police called as travellers set up at car park

Police called as travellers set up at car park

Police officers were called to a Maidstone car park after travellers set up camp there.

Countdown to micropub launch

 Countdown to micropub launch

The long-awaited opening of Maidstone's only micropub is scheduled for this Friday.

Man walks free after arson trial collapses

Man walks free after arson trial collapses

A man accused of starting a massive fire which ripped through town centre shops has been dramatically cleared after fresh evidence emerged.

Sites rejected from Local Plan

Sites rejected from Local Plan

Proposals to turn two areas into housing and a rugby club have been unanimously rejected for inclusion in a council's future development plans.

Beer thief robs petrol station with kitchen knife

Beer thief robs petrol station with kitchen knife

A raider escaped with beer and cash after threatening petrol station staff with a large kitchen knife.

Jay's Paxman challenge

Jay's Paxman challenge

Maidstone manager Jay Saunders has called on Jack Paxman to start influencing games further up the pitch again.

Armed officers called to 'knifeman' at train station

Armed officers called to 'knifeman' at train station

Six police cars rushed to a railway station after reports a man was seen carrying a knife.

Police warning after spate of thefts

Police warning after spate of thefts

Police in Maidstone are reminding motorists the keep their valuables secure following a spate of thefts around the town.

Road reopens after crash

Road reopens after crash

A crash involving two cars forced police to close a busy route in both directions this morning.

Travellers remain in car park

Travellers remain in car park

A Kent council will be taking legal action against a group of travellers who set up camp in a town centre car park.

Woman freed from car following crash

Woman freed from car following crash

A woman was taken to hospital after being cut free from her car by fire crews following a crash this morning.

Obstructions causing rush hour chaos

Obstructions causing rush hour chaos

Two obstructions on Maidstone's one-way system are causing rush-hour chaos this morning.

Saunders on new signings

Saunders on new signings

Maidstone boss Jay Saunders wants new signings Vas Karagiannis and Dan Sweeney to shake players out of their comfort zone.

Prolific offender found dead

Prolific offender found dead

The funeral will take place next week of a man with a long criminal history, who has been found dead at the age of 25.

Tributes to 'gentleman biker'

Tributes to 'gentleman biker'

Tributes continue to flood in for a 'gentleman biker' who tragically died last week while police urge anyone with information to come forward.

Missing man found safe and well

Missing man found safe and well

A vulnerable missing man has been found safe and well.

It's not Worgs' fault

It's not Worgs' fault

Jay Saunders defended Lee Worgan after the goalkeeper’s mistake in Maidstone’s FA Trophy exit on Saturday.

Worgan error as Stones exit Trophy

Worgan error as Stones exit Trophy

A Lee Worgan howler was punished as Maidstone were knocked out of the FA Trophy by Bognor Regis.

Kent Football Match Updates

Kent Football Match Updates

Relive all Saturday's football games involving Kent teams, including Gillingham's top of the table clash with Burton in League 1 and FA Trophy action

We’re second worst in the county for speeding fines

We’re second worst in the county for speeding fines

A fine was issued every two hours to motorists trapped by speed cameras in Maidstone last year, figures have revealed.

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