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Maidstone look to take charge in title race

Maidstone look to take charge in title race

Maidstone Rugby Club will take a big step towards the London 2 South East title if they win at second-placed Medway.

Runaway reindeer returns home

Runaway reindeer returns home

Prancer the reindeer stopped traffic in Maidstone yesterday after escaping from a paddock.

Stone brought in on loan

Stone brought in on loan

Craig Stone has joined Maidstone on a month’s loan from Dover after Shane Huke suffered a freak injury.

Stars in their eyes

Stars in their eyes

Thousands are expected to flock to Mote Park's Stargazing Spectacular this year.

Closed hotel could be turned into 14 flats

Closed hotel could be turned into 14 flats

Plans have been submitted to convert The Stone Court Hotel, in Maidstone, into homes.

Veteran councillor Peter Parvin dies

Veteran councillor Peter Parvin dies

Long-standing borough councillor and former Mayor of Maidstone Cllr Peter Parvin has died

Reindeer on the loose in Loose

Reindeer on the loose in Loose

A reindeer stopped traffic in Loose, Maidstone when it pranced along the carriageway today.

Burglar wearing satellite tag caught raiding home

Burglar wearing satellite tag caught raiding home

A dopey burglar was caught after raiding a house while wearing a satellite tag that could track his every movement.

Who is the hardest working councillor?

Who is the hardest working councillor?

How hard do our councillors work? Let's take a look at their attendance records.

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.

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