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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.

Two women hurt after motorway crash

Two women hurt after motorway crash

Two female drivers have suffered injuries following a two car accident this morning, causing delays on the M20.

Fire fighters tackle flat fire

Fire fighters tackle flat fire

Fire fighters have extinguished a blaze that took place in the roof of a flat.

Stones win regional final

Stones win regional final

Maidstone Rugby Club closed in on Twickenham with a 29-12 victory over Chiswick in the Intermediate Cup regional final.

The SMART way to easing traffic

The SMART way to easing traffic

A community has come together to produce its own solutions to local traffic problems.

Residents persuade politicians against solar farm

Residents persuade politicians against solar farm

Politicians who visited neighbours of a proposed solar farm in Staplehurst were persuaded by their arguments.

Protesters plan Town Hall demo

Protesters plan Town Hall demo

Large numbers of residents are expected to attend this week's Maidstone borough planning meeting to protest over two controversial housing sites.

Kent tourist hit by car on war graves trip

Kent tourist hit by car on war graves trip

A woman from Kent is in a serious condition in hospital after being hit by a car while visiting a First World War cemetery in Ypres.

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