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'Bright and devoted' mum-of-two dies of stroke at 26

'Bright and devoted' mum-of-two dies of stroke at 26

Loved ones of tragic Amie Baker who collapsed and died of a stroke aged just 26 have paid a touching tribute to the "bright and devoted" mum-of-two.

Vile abuser jailed for 18 years

Vile abuser jailed for 18 years

A pervert who abused a young girl has been jailed for 18 years - after his actions left a judge almost speechless.

Last day for Lincoln Furniture Warehouse

Last day for Lincoln Furniture Warehouse

Lincoln Furniture Warehouse, which has been in Maidstone for 16 years, will close its doors for the last time today.

Compensate us, says Stones co-owner

Compensate us, says Stones co-owner

Oliver Ash is set to take on the Premier League as he prepares for his next battle.

Hands up if you need a rest!

Hands up if you need a rest!

Maidstone manager Jay Saunders has told his players to own up if they need a break.

Football fixtures and results

Football fixtures and results

Click here for a full list of this week's football fixtures and results.

Lorry in tight squeeze at business park

Lorry in tight squeeze at business park

Workers at a business park were left stuck after a lorry became wedged in the entrance.

'Most Wanted' criminal remanded in custody

'Most Wanted' criminal remanded in custody

One of the most wanted criminals in the county has been remanded in custody having pleaded guilty to seven charges in court.

Lengthy debate leads to budget agreement

Lengthy debate leads to budget agreement

Maidstone council's budget for the next year was approved - with some added extras.

Tributes pour in for talented engineer killed in crash

Tributes pour in for talented engineer killed in crash

Loved ones of a former Kent schoolboy have paid tribute to him after he was tragically killed in a car crash - just three months before his wedding.

Restaurant fined £50k after immigration raid

Restaurant fined £50k after immigration raid

The owner of an Indian restaurant has been fined after a raid which found he was employing illegal workers.

Stones will expand despite rising costs

Stones will expand despite rising costs

Funding is tight but Maidstone United remain committed to expanding the Gallagher Stadium.

Take down my flags? You mast be joking!

Take down my flags? You mast be joking!

A teenager with a display of flags in his garden is devastated to be told he needs to take them down after a neighbour complained they are too high.

Police appeal to find man who helped with arrest

Police appeal to find man who helped with arrest

Police are appealing for a man who helped them arrest a suspect to make contact with one of their officers.

Woman threatening to jump talked down from bridge

Woman threatening to jump talked down from bridge

Police officers were called this afternoon after a woman threatened to jump off a town centre bridge into the River Medway.

Stones beaten by 10-man Boro

Stones beaten by 10-man Boro

A poor first half proved costly as Maidstone lost at 10-man Hampton & Richmond on Tuesday night.

River rescue hero comes forward

River rescue hero comes forward

A man who rescued a husband and wife after they fell into a river has made contact with them after an appeal on KentOnline to find him.

Daughter’s joy as stolen war medals are returned

Daughter’s joy as stolen war medals are returned

Anne Hazeldine cried with happiness when she was reunited with her father's war medals. They were stolen during a burglary at her Maidstone home.

Charity flooded with rabbits needing homes

Charity flooded with rabbits needing homes

RSPCA appeals for help after two rabbits were found dumped in a garden.

Drop of blood puts burglar behind bars

Drop of blood puts burglar behind bars

A burglar who tried to scrub his crime scene with cleaning fluid has been jailed after a spot of blood was found at the home he targeted.

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