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Former councillor converts to Ukip

Former councillor converts to Ukip

A former Maidstone borough councillor has announced his conversion to Ukip over dismay at borough's housing targets.

Man jailed after trashing his cell and exposing himself

Man jailed after trashing his cell and exposing himself

A man who trashed a police cell and performed a sex act while looking at a CCTV camera has been jailed.

Ex-Gills player denies rape

Ex-Gills player denies rape

A former Gillingham player has denied raping a woman he met at a club - after she allegedly had sex with fellow player Bradley Dack.

Lorry careers off motorway

Lorry careers off motorway

A lorry is being dragged from a ditch this morning after careering off the coastbound carriageway of the M20.

Mum carrying rare heart condition baby appeals for help

Mum carrying rare heart condition baby appeals for help

A mum-to-be, whose unborn child’s heart is growing outside his body, is trying to raise money to support her through pregnancy.

Heart bypass pervert jailed for abusing girls

Heart bypass pervert jailed for abusing girls

A pervert who is facing heart bypass surgery has been jailed for seven years for the “grave” sexual abuse of two young girls.

Breakdown causes motorway delays

Breakdown causes motorway delays

One lane of a busy stretch of motorway has been closed following a breakdown this morning.

Magna Carta found in Kent archives

Magna Carta found in Kent archives

An edition of the Magna Carta, owned by Sandwich town council, has been found hidden in Kent County Council's archives in Maidstone

Two town centre roads disrupted by works

Two town centre roads disrupted by works

King Street and College Road, both in Maidstone, are affected by necessary works.

Driving home the message about cars outside school

Driving home the message about cars outside school

Pupils and staff at a Maidstone primary school are holding a week of action to deter parents from parking dangerously.

Stones go six clear at the top

Stones go six clear at the top

Maidstone win 2-0 in their Ryman League Premier Division clash at Wingate & Finchley.

County's top off-the-wall events

County's top off-the-wall events

Kent's top six weird and wacky events: our guide to just a few, including custard pies championships, walking the plank and pram races.

Dramatic chase ends in innocent explanation

Dramatic chase ends in innocent explanation

Police explain the cause of a high-speed chase along a busy stretch of motorway.

Driver 'flees' after crash leaves passenger trapped

Driver 'flees' after crash leaves passenger trapped

Police are hunting the driver of a car who reportedly fled the scene after a three-car crash which left his passenger trapped.

Hathaway unhappy with derby display

Hathaway unhappy with derby display

Coach Paul Hathaway questioned Maidstone’s decision-making after their 100% record ended at rugby rivals Medway.

'Our little miracle'

'Our little miracle'

The chances of little Arabella being born when she was was incredibly small. Here's why her dad and grandma are particularly celebrating...

Porter eyes long stay with Stones

Porter eyes long stay with Stones

George Porter is in no hurry to return to the Football League after joining Maidstone United.

Football fixtures and results

Football fixtures and results

Click here for all this week's football fixtures and results.

Simpson patience pays off

Simpson patience pays off

Wolves new boy Aaron Simpson was rewarded for his patience at Maidstone.

Water works causing delays

Water works causing delays

Motorists are warned to expect some delays on Maidstone's one way system because of emergency water works.

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