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Cause of Pat Lamb's death revealed

Cause of Pat Lamb's death revealed

An inquest into the death of Pat Lamb, whose body was discovered in the River Medway a month after he disappeared, has opened.

Firefighters tackle 'suspicious' flat fire

Firefighters tackle 'suspicious' flat fire

Firefighters are investigating the cause of a "potentially suspicious" flat fire which left a man needing medical treatment for breathing in smoke.

Gas works disruption for Maidstone commuters

Gas works disruption for Maidstone commuters

Drivers face delays after a lane of Tonbridge Road was shut to allow emergency gas works.

Oh deer! Sculpture goes missing from nature reserve

Oh deer! Sculpture goes missing from nature reserve

A carved piece of artwork has gone missing from Boxley Warren Local Nature Reserve, prompting an appeal to find it.

Travellers have left a town centre car park

Travellers have left a town centre car park

Travellers who moved onto a town centre car park have now left the site.

Booted-out barman can finally seek work

Booted-out barman can finally seek work

Beloved bartender Fredel Buenavista has been told by friends to "stay positive" now he is able to apply for local work after being deported.

Family 'have nothing' after Christmas crash

Family 'have nothing' after Christmas crash

A close-knit family have been forced to live apart and watch their businesses wilt due to injuries from a crash on Christmas Day.

Stones move clear at the top

Stones move clear at the top

Frannie Collin came off the bench to clinch victory as Maidstone moved three points clear in the Ryman League Premier Division on Saturday afternoon.

The train boarding at Maidstone will be ...the Orient Express

The train boarding at Maidstone will be ...the Orient Express

Organisers of the Orient Express' first visit to Maidstone have had to add another date after it sold out in just two weeks.

Motorists warned after village flooding

Motorists warned after village flooding

Routes have been closed in villages in Maidstone and the Weald following adverse weather.

PC accused of on-duty sex sessions quits

PC accused of on-duty sex sessions quits

A police officer has resigned just weeks before a disciplinary hearing was due to hear allegations he had illicit sex sessions while on duty.

Fresh flood warnings for west Kent

Fresh flood warnings for west Kent

Six more communities in Kent are now at serious risk of flooding as heavy rainfall.

Aukett delighted to sign Aussie bowler Cameron

Aukett delighted to sign Aussie bowler Cameron

The Mote chairman Glenn Aukett is hoping young Australian paceman Louis Cameron will spearhead the club’s bid to win promotion this summer.

Maybe baby!

Maybe baby!

Maidstone boxer Brent Osborne has a fight just two days after his first child is due.

Stones' striker poser

Stones' striker poser

Maidstone boss Jay Saunders has decision to make on his strikeforce for the weekend.

Cartoonist exhibition proves popular

Cartoonist exhibition proves popular

An exhibition by iconic cartoonist Ralph Steadman has proved "phenomenally" successful, organisers say.

Woman seriously hurt after being hit by car

Woman seriously hurt after being hit by car

A woman has been rushed to hospital with serious head injuries after being hit by a car.

Police attend broken down vehicle

Police attend broken down vehicle

Two police cars raced to the scene of a broken down car which is in a dangerous position on a key route into the town centre.

Stones sign Fleet pair

Stones sign Fleet pair

Maidstone United are signing Billy Bricknell and Shane Huke from Ebbsfleet.

Operation Stack causes delays

Operation Stack causes delays

Motorists face delays of up to an hour following the rolling out of Operation Stack.

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