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Opening day for new food store

Opening day for new food store

New Marks & Spencer foodhall opens its doors to customers in Aylesford.

Emergency work to fix gas leak

Emergency work to fix gas leak

Temporary traffic lights have been fitted on the Tonbridge Road while maintenance workers carry out emergency repairs on gas leak.

Warning against fraudulent court email

Warning against fraudulent court email

Scammers posing as the court service are sending emails laced with malware to Kent residents instructing them to attend court.

Cricket stars join fight to save 200-year-old club

Cricket stars join fight to save 200-year-old club

Well known sporting faces have added their support to a campaign to keep Yalding Cricket Club running, by asking more members to join.

Delays expected after crash

Delays expected after crash

Delays were reported on the A249 Detling Hill after a crash blocked a lane on the Maidstone-bound carriageway.

Police appeal for help to find missing dog

Police appeal for help to find missing dog

Kent Police are appealing for the public to come forward if they have any information about the theft of a shih tzu.

Jay still has eye for goal

Jay still has eye for goal

An eye infection hasn't stopped in-form Maidstone striker Jay May finding the way to goal.

Support for CAMRA's pub campaign

Support for CAMRA's pub campaign

Election hopeful Dave Naghi has pledged support for the pub trade with Maidstone's newest landlords.

Mum's the word for Fiona

Mum's the word for Fiona

A woman with experience of how breast cancer can affect families will be doing the Pink Ribbonwalk this June.

Ukip councillor resigns

Ukip councillor resigns

One of the four Ukip councillors elected to Maidstone council just 10 months ago has resigned, citing pressure of work.

Traffic clear after three vehicle collision

Traffic clear after three vehicle collision

Traffic has returned to normal following a three car collision on the London-bound M20 this morning.

‘Our four precious hours with beautiful baby Gabriel’

‘Our four precious hours with beautiful baby Gabriel’

A couple have spoken of the precious few hours they spent with their baby, who died shortly after being born with his heart beating outside his body.

Stones increase lead

Stones increase lead

Maidstone opened up a 12-point lead in the Ryman League Premier Division with a 3-1 victory at Billericay on Monday night.

Kent County Agricultural Society elects new president

Kent County Agricultural Society elects new president

A new president has been elected to lead the society which organises the Kent County Show each year.

Parrot and cat vanish after drunk teens burgle house

Parrot and cat vanish after drunk teens burgle house

A parrot and cat went missing after two drunk teenagers burgled a house - before conning neighbours into jump-starting a car so the could steal it.

Stab suspects released on bail

Stab suspects released on bail

Two people arrested after a man was stabbed in the chest have been released on bail.

'Heartless' carer stole from woman on day she died

'Heartless' carer stole from woman on day she died

A carer who stole thousands from an elderly woman while she was ill in hospital - and on the day she died - has been jailed.

Young dancer gets West End role

Young dancer gets West End role

A young dancer from Aylesford has won a role in Billy Elliot on the West End stage.

Sex fiend jailed after street attack on teen

Sex fiend jailed after street attack on teen

A convicted pervert has been jailed again after attacking a teenage girl in a street.

Petition against Lilk Meadow plan

Petition against Lilk Meadow plan

Protesters are hoping a last-minute online petition will sway councillors against homes plan.

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