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Wanted Polish criminal found by police

Wanted Polish criminal found by police

A wanted Polish criminal who was feared to be hiding in Kent is now in police custody after being arrested this afternoon.

Big-hearted boxers fight for Hayley

Big-hearted boxers fight for Hayley

A fundraising bout is being held to help raise money for the cancer unit at Maidstone Hospital where a Maidstone mum is being treated.

Brave mum sings for cancer fundraiser

Brave mum sings for cancer fundraiser

Cancer patient Joanne Aston, from Maidstone, has launched an online singing campaign to help pay for new hospital equipment.

Historic village pub shuts its doors for final time

Historic village pub shuts its doors for final time

A Grade II listed freehouse that has been at the center of a planning row has shut its doors for good after the landlord failed to make enough money.

Chance to question music legend

Chance to question music legend

Former Jam drummer Rick Buckler will be visiting Maidstone for a question and answer session to promote his autobiography this summer.

Lifetime ban for haulage firm bosses

Lifetime ban for haulage firm bosses

The owners of two lorry firms whose criminal behaviour put road users at risk have been given lifetime bans from the industry.

Rumours over head's absence quashed

Rumours over head's absence quashed

A Maidstone headteacher who has been absent from school, is away for "personal reasons" say KCC chiefs.

Jackson on track for podium places

Jackson on track for podium places

Racing driver Tom Jackson hopes to finish in the top three of the Duo BRDC Formula 4 championship in 2015 after confirming his return to the series.

Jade Fox parents' dismay at another Fraser Island crash

Jade Fox parents' dismay at another Fraser Island crash

The parents of a Maidstone woman who lost her life in a 4x4 accident in Australia have expressed their dismay at the latest crash.

Woman, 37, dies after being hit by train

Woman, 37, dies after being hit by train

The victim of a train tragedy near Bearsted yesterday has been identified as a 37-year-old woman from Maidstone .

Wings sack Brown

Wings sack Brown

Welling sack boss Jody Brown after just one point from nine league games in charge.

Petition against park charges

Petition against park charges

A petition calling for managers to rethink on plans to charge for parking at Cobtree Manor Park has been supported by thousands.

Thousands enjoy all-day music festival

Thousands enjoy all-day music festival

More than 2,000 people attended a winter version of The Social festival at Maidstone's Kent Life.

Trains affected after person hit and killed on tracks

Trains affected after person hit and killed on tracks

High speed services were disrupted after a person was hit by a train and killed this afternoon.

Furniture store is now closed

Furniture store is now closed

A popular furniture store closed its doors to customers a day early after it shifted more than 1,000 items in two days.

Proposal for 82 homes in village refused

Proposal for 82 homes in village refused

A planning committee refused plans to build houses on a three-hectare patch on the edge of a village.

Stones back to winning ways

Stones back to winning ways

Maidstone moved seven points clear in the Ryman League Premier Division with a 3-0 home win over Billericay on Saturday.

Loving sons raise close to £3,500 for hospital

Loving sons raise close to £3,500 for hospital

Close to £3,500 was handed over to Maidstone Hospital by two loving sons this morning after father died suddenly last year.

Vintage spectacular at Royal Star Arcade

Vintage spectacular at Royal Star Arcade

All things vintage are being celebrated at the Royal Star Arcade this weekend, with dancers wowing crowds and a variety of specialist trade stalls.

Sculpture turns heads

Sculpture turns heads

A new horse's head sculpture by a renowned artist has been installed at a Maidstone shopping centre.

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