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Care home failing in all areas

Care home failing in all areas

A care home that specialises in treating people with dementia is failing in all areas, according to a new report from the Care Quality Commission.

Homeless man to be sentenced for murdering pal

Homeless man to be sentenced for murdering pal

A homeless man will be sentenced this afternoon after murdering his drinking buddy in the porch of a village church.

The Battle Ambulance comes to town

The Battle Ambulance comes to town

The National Health Action Party is to launch its general election campaign in Mote Park.

Charley's promotion double?

Charley's promotion double?

Charley Robertson could finish the season with promotion medals at Maidstone and Faversham.

Delays at Running Horse Roundabout

Delays at Running Horse Roundabout

Drivers planning to use the Running Horse Roundabout have been warned to expect some delays this morning.

Britpop stars booked for village festival

Britpop stars booked for village festival

Liverpool indie band Cast will be headlining The Vicar's Picnic music festival.

Broken down car causes delays

Broken down car causes delays

Police are assisting with traffic in Maidstone after a car broke down in Lower Stone Street.

Bonfire emits 'large plume of smoke'

Bonfire emits 'large plume of smoke'

Fire crews were called to the scene of a bonfire which had got out of control at Detling.

Stones' £100,000 bonus

Stones' £100,000 bonus

Maidstone United are in line for a £100,000 windfall towards their Gallagher Stadium expansion after winning promotion.

McDonald's denies 24-hour opening plans

McDonald's denies 24-hour opening plans

McDonald's has served up a denial to suggestions it wants its new drive-thru to be open for 24 hours a day.

Gallagher sell-out

Gallagher sell-out

Almost 1,000 general sale tickets for Maidstone's last game of the season sold out in just two-and-a-half hours.

Families left with few answers on bomb radiation deaths

Families left with few answers on bomb radiation deaths

Questions still remain for the families of two servicemen who died after they were exposed to nuclear tests.

Trio jailed for assault after car dispute

Trio jailed for assault after car dispute

Three thugs have been jailed after they bundled a man into a car before driving him to a remote spot and giving him a "good beating".

Wings name new boss

Wings name new boss

Welling have appointed their new manager - on the day that former boss Jamie Day left Ebbsfleet

Delays expected as two motorways close

Delays expected as two motorways close

Motorists can expect traffic headaches as sections of two motorways close from tonight.

Hospital to pay out £1.5m damages

Hospital to pay out £1.5m damages

A hospital trust has agreed to pay £1.5m damages to the family of a six-year-old boy who suffered brain damage at birth.

Stones' unlikely hero

Stones' unlikely hero

Phil Starkey came in from the cold to help Maidstone earn the point that will see them crowned champions next weekend.

Hawkins ensures history does not repeat itself

Hawkins ensures history does not repeat itself

Barry Hawkins believes the memories of previously squandering big leads helped him withstand a remarkable Matt Selt comeback at the Crucible.

Final round costs Ford

Final round costs Ford

Matt Ford's hopes of another top 10 European Tour finish were dashed on Sunday.

Huge exercise to hunt for 'missing' man

Huge exercise to hunt for 'missing' man

UPDATED: A major exercise involving more than 100 volunteers and rescuers hunting for a terminally ill "missing" man is taking place.

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