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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.

'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.

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