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Volunteer search dogs needed

Volunteer search dogs needed

A charity that trains pets to become search dogs is calling for more dog owners to volunteers to volunteer their time.

Chairs thrown as crowds fight at boxing match

Chairs thrown as crowds fight at boxing match

Police were called after chairs and punches were thrown by members of the crowd as violence erupted at a boxing show at a secondary school.

Maidstone schools win top award

Maidstone schools win top award

Two schools in Maidstone have won an award for pupil achievement at GCSE level.

Stones pegged back at the top

Stones pegged back at the top

Maidstone extended their unbeaten run to five games in Ryman League Premier Division but saw their lead at the top cut on a cagey day of action.

Controversial housing application deferred due to technicality

Controversial housing application deferred due to technicality

A proposed housing development that has attracted huge opposition from residents has been deferred by Maidstone council because of a technicality.

Instruments stolen from folk band

Instruments stolen from folk band

A popular folk band has had more than £3,500 of its equipment stolen by an opportunistic thief.

Overnight closures for M20

Overnight closures for M20

The M20 will be closed for four nights this week to make way for maintenance workers.

Football fixtures and results

Football fixtures and results

Check out all the week's football fixtures and results for teams across the county.

New film being shot at Kent care home

New film being shot at Kent care home

Staff at a Kent care home will feature as extras in a new film starring Brian Cox and Emilia Fox.

Home comforts for Twickenham-chasing Maidstone

Home comforts for Twickenham-chasing Maidstone

Maidstone Rugby Club have been handed home advantage in the national semi-finals of the Intermediate Cup.

Maidstone not contemplating defeat

Maidstone not contemplating defeat

Losing is not an option for Maidstone in their East Women’s League Division 1 South clash at Bishop’s Stortford.

Saunders: All bets aren't off

Saunders: All bets aren't off

Bookmakers think Maidstone have the Ryman League Premier Division in the bag – but manager Jay Saunders doesn’t agree.

Large Georgian house severely damaged by fire

Large Georgian house severely damaged by fire

The owners and their five pet dogs escaped unhurt following a serious blaze at a large Georgian house.

Volunteers trained to help breastfeeding mums

Volunteers trained to help breastfeeding mums

Kent County Council has launched a new peer training scheme to offer more support to breasteeding mums.

Stones sign Paxman

Stones sign Paxman

Maidstone boss Jay Saunders has completed a deal for Witham midfielder Jack Paxman.

Tears of joy for staff as school celebrates success

Tears of joy for staff as school celebrates success

School celebrates Ofsted success after almost two years of special measures.

My Mum drawings on show

My Mum drawings on show

Proud mums can see their child's Mother's Day pictures on display at Maidstone Museum.

Groom dressed as baby smashes in two penalties

Groom dressed as baby smashes in two penalties

This adult-sized tot has been filmed for an upcoming episode of Don't Tell The Bride at a Kent stadium.

Two thirds of crime unsolved in Maidstone and Malling

Two thirds of crime unsolved in Maidstone and Malling

Figures reveal only one third of crimes reported end in a positive conclusion, with the boroughs' ten most prolific offenders racking up 235 charges.

Green light for Gallagher stand

Green light for Gallagher stand

Maidstone United have been given planning permission to almost double the size of the main stand at the Gallagher Stadium.

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