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Bus changes leaving us stranded, say passengers

Bus changes leaving us stranded, say passengers

Arriva bus users say changes to the timetable on one of its routes is leaving them without transport.

Maidstone triumph in final

Maidstone triumph in final

Maidstone won the RFU Intermediate Cup final at Twickenham on Sunday.

Semi-final exit for Hawkins

Semi-final exit for Hawkins

Barry Hawkins' dreams of winning the World Snooker Championship ended at the semi-final stage.

Sound mixer proves he has X Factor with BAFTA win

Sound mixer proves he has X Factor with BAFTA win

A sound mixer from Harrietsham has won a BAFTA for his work on The X Factor.

Williams doesn't want to fall at final hurdle

Williams doesn't want to fall at final hurdle

Reaching Twickenham is no longer enough for Maidstone Rugby Club captain Ben Williams.

Fewer crimes but violence still a problem at hospital

Fewer crimes but violence still a problem at hospital

Crimes reported at Maidstone Hospital have dropped by a third, but assaults top the list of offences.

M20 delays after van and caravan crash

M20 delays after van and caravan crash

There were delays on the M20 at Leeds after a crash involving a van and a car.

Van overturns on motorway sliproad

Van overturns on motorway sliproad

Emergency services were called to a junction with the M20 after a van overturned.

Doctor and trust in court over teacher's hospital death

Doctor and trust in court over teacher's hospital death

An NHS trust and a doctor have appeared in court today charged with the manslaughter of a primary school teacher who died after a routine Caesarean.

Hathaway: Honesty is the best policy

Hathaway: Honesty is the best policy

Maidstone coach Paul Hathaway has the unenviable task of breaking bad news to players who won’t feature in the Intermediate Cup final side.

Fringe festival in full swing

Fringe festival in full swing

Maidstone's Fringe Festival is underway, with music lovers packing pubs, clubs and the town centre streets.

Overnight closures planned for M20

Overnight closures planned for M20

Highways England has announced that parts of the M20 will be closed overnight next week.

Stones launch new badge

Stones launch new badge

The new club badge that will feature on Maidstone shirts next season is modern with a retro 1980s twist.

Town centre vigil for earthquake victims

Town centre vigil for earthquake victims

The Nepalese community will host a two hour remembrance service in Jubilee Square to show their respects to victims of last weekend's earthquakes.

Noisy Parrot's impromptu rap show

Noisy Parrot's impromptu rap show

Lunchtime crowds in Maidstone were treated to some politically-charged rap this afternoon.

Dad enjoyed day at Diggerland hours before fatal crash

Dad enjoyed day at Diggerland hours before fatal crash

A devoted dad who died in a crash the day before his birthday had spent time with his daughter at Diggerland just hours before tragedy struck.

Extra tickets released for Elton concert

Extra tickets released for Elton concert

More tickets have been put on sale for when Sir Elton John and his band come to Kent Event Centre next month

M20 clear after lorry and car collide

M20 clear after lorry and car collide

The M20 coast-bound is now clear following an earlier collision between a car and a lorry.

Brill hoping for perfect finale

Brill hoping for perfect finale

Kiwi Ben Brill plays his final game for Maidstone on the biggest stage of all.

Hawkins relief Ron has gone

Hawkins relief Ron has gone

Ditton's Barry Hawkins admitted he is glad he does not have to play Ronnie O'Sullivan after reaching his third successive World Snooker semi-final.

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