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CCTV captures car bursting into flames in'arson attack'

CCTV captures car bursting into flames in'arson attack'

This is the dramatic moment two yobs were caught throwing a burning object into a car - before it bursts into flames.

Delays following Blue Bell Hill crash

Delays following Blue Bell Hill crash

A car and a lorry collided on the A229.

League Cup date

League Cup date

Maidstone United will host Tonbridge Angels in the third round of the League Cup on Thursday, December 4.

Penny nets Wings winner

Penny nets Wings winner

Charlie Penny scored the only goal of the game as Welling bagged back-to-back league wins on Tuesday night.

Rush hour queues after M20 crash

Rush hour queues after M20 crash

A collision between Leybourne and Aylesford caused traffic jams for commuters.

Christmas campaign launches

Christmas campaign launches

You Can Help, our annual Christmas campaign to help feed and support those in need, gets 1,000 cans donated as it launches.

Take Me Out - or is that take me home?

Take Me Out - or is that take me home?

It was definitely 'no likey' as fans of the popular TV show Take Me Out were turned away from a Kent studios without seeing the show.

Who 'sleighed' Rudolf?

Who 'sleighed' Rudolf?

An illuminated reindeer display has been taken away for 'treatment' after grinch vandals attacked it.

Day makes strides for second victory

Day makes strides for second victory

Paddock Wood's Claire Day took her second Kent Fitness League win of the season at Oxleas Wood.

Charley's Faversham loan

Charley's Faversham loan

Charley Robertson is off to Ryman South leaders Faversham after helping Maidstone advance in the League Cup.

Charley still chasing big time

Charley still chasing big time

Charley Robertson would love to follow ex-Maidstone United team-mate Ben Swift into the professional game.

School reopens after electrical fire

School reopens after electrical fire

A school which closed to pupils after an electrical cable burnt out has been able to reopen.

Two Kent sportswomen nominated for BBC award

Two Kent sportswomen nominated for BBC award

Maidstone's Lizzy Yarnold and Chatham skier Charlotte Evans are among the nominees for this year’s BBC Sports Personality of the Year.

'Everything she loved was being taken from her'

'Everything she loved was being taken from her'

A gifted pianist committed suicide at a village station after a long battle with depression, an inquest heard.

Beautyman praise after Posh switch

Beautyman praise after Posh switch

Welling boss Jamie Day has paid tribute to Harry Beautyman after the midfielder joins League 1 Peterborough.

Driver hospitalised after bus stop smash

Driver hospitalised after bus stop smash

A bus stop has been damaged and a woman injured in a crash.

Wrexham details announced

Wrexham details announced

Tickets for Maidstone United's FA Cup second round tie at Wrexham go on sale this week.

Popular town centre pub reopens after major refurbishment

Popular town centre pub reopens after major refurbishment

A new outdoor bar, more spacious interior and extra staff for a town centre pub after a three-week refit.

Police launch investigation after car abandoned at crash scene

Police launch investigation after car abandoned at crash scene

The occupants of a Suzuki Vitara left the scene of a crash at Linton crossroads in Maidstone.

Officers arrest man on suspicion of burglary

Officers arrest man on suspicion of burglary

A 21-year-old man from Lenham, near Maidstone, is in police custody in connection with a shed burglary in the village.

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