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Former head boy banned after crashing into two classic Minis

Former head boy banned after crashing into two classic Minis

The 18-year-old former head boy of a Maidstone school was nearly three times the legal driving limit when he crashed into two classic Minis.

Health problems led to man shooting himself

Health problems led to man shooting himself

A woman returned home from shopping to find her husband had shot himself in the head because he could not bear living anymore, an inquest heard.

Barming schoolgirl attends baahmy premiere

Barming schoolgirl attends baahmy premiere

A Maidstone youngster went behind the scenes of filming for the new Shaun the Sheep movie and reported from its London premiere.

Two pile-ups cause delays

Two pile-ups cause delays

Two crashes involving several cars caused major delays for drivers this morning.

Frannie winner for 10-man Stones

Frannie winner for 10-man Stones

Maidstone came from a goal down with 10 men to win 2-1 at Bury Town on Tuesday night.

Farewell to 'social butterfly' killed in crash

Farewell to 'social butterfly' killed in crash

Friends and family of popular Nicole Parnell, who died in a car crash, lined the streets to say their emotional last goodbyes today.

Blantyre House prison to temporarily close

Blantyre House prison to temporarily close

An open prison is set to be temporarily closed - an announcement that has caught prison guards by surprise.

Composer needs a Rock and Roll star

Composer needs a Rock and Roll star

It may be 60 years since Rock and Roll first arrived, but entertainer David Coates has just penned some new songs.

Military aircraft spotted over town

Military aircraft spotted over town

At least two military helicopters have been seen hovering above Kent.

Husband cleared of 'catnapping'

Husband cleared of 'catnapping'

A jury has returned its verdict into the case of a jilted husband accused of stealing his ex-wife's cat

Paedophile pensioner jailed for attacks on children

Paedophile pensioner jailed for attacks on children

A paedophile pensioner who sexually abused children for many years is finally behind bars after being convicted of a string of vile offences.

Car caught on alight on driveway

Car caught on alight on driveway

Crews were called to Coleshall Close in Senacre, Maidstone, to tackle a car fire.

'Lucky escape' after tumble dryer fire

'Lucky escape' after tumble dryer fire

People living in a Maidstone home luckily escaped uninjured after their tumble dryer caught fire.

Kent courts owed £18m in unpaid costs and fines

Kent courts owed £18m in unpaid costs and fines

A Freedom of Information request has revealed the staggering figure owed by defendants following court judgements across the county.

Chances with Wolves

Chances with Wolves

Maidstone right-back Aaron Simpson is on trial at Championship club Wolves this week.

Vet prosecuted for allowing staff member to X-ray herself

Vet prosecuted for allowing staff member to X-ray herself

A director of a vet surgery has been taken to court after allowing an employee to use the practice's X-ray equipment to check a suspected broken foot.

Delays after A249 crash

Delays after A249 crash

Drivers were warned of traffic on the approach to Maidstone after a collision which blocked the road.

Shop fined after toddler's fall

Shop fined after toddler's fall

A shop has been fined £12,000 after a two-year-old girl was hurt when she fell down the side of an unprotected staircase.

Taxi driver wins dream holiday in kmfm comp

Taxi driver wins dream holiday in kmfm comp

A dad-of-two walked away with a seven night cruise after battling for the prize live on air in Fremlin Walk.

Stones suffer home shock

Stones suffer home shock

Maidstone suffered their first home defeat of the season when Enfield pulled off a shock 3-0 win at the Gallagher Stadium on Saturday.

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