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World Cup winner takes training

World Cup winner takes training

England World Cup winner Will Greenwood was a guest coach at Aylesford Bulls Rugby Club on Monday night.

Council writes-off almost £300k of debts

 Council writes-off almost £300k of debts

Local authority wipes almost £300k of overdue business rates as there is very little prospect of recovering the cash

Man admits offering illegal tooth whitening

Man admits offering illegal tooth whitening

A man has been fined £500 after admitting offering tooth whitening services illegally - for the second time.

New white Urban Blue bus unveiled

New white Urban Blue bus unveiled

Maidstone's new Urban Blue Bus, which will be in use on Saturday, is better equipped and larger than the one it replaced.

Three car accident on Blue Bell Hill

Three car accident on Blue Bell Hill

Three cars have crashed on a busy stretch of road, causing long tailbacks for rush-hour drivers.

Royal visit marks anniversary for castle foundation

Royal visit marks anniversary for castle foundation

Princess Alexandra visited Leeds Castle to mark the 40th anniversary of the launch of its foundation charity.

School-run taxi engulfed in flames

School-run taxi engulfed in flames

A dramatic video shows a taxi on the school-run catch fire in a tight cul-de-sac before setting a further two parked cars alight.

Three motorbikes catch fire overnight

Three motorbikes catch fire overnight

Three motorbikes parked beside each other caught alight in the early hours of the morning.

Woman hit by bus in town centre

Woman hit by bus in town centre

A woman has received medical treatment after being hit by a bus this morning.

Crash blocks access to Maidstone Services

Crash blocks access to Maidstone Services

An accident at the M20 junction 8 roundabout is blocking entry to the motorway service area.

Fancy a game, Mark?

Fancy a game, Mark?

Former Tonbridge striker Mark Lovell turned out for Maidstone in the League Cup as a favour.

Dip in applications for new version of Kent Freedom Pass

Dip in applications for new version of Kent Freedom Pass

Kent County Council says that it has had 3,000 fewer applications for young person's travel pass after costs double

First aider denies sex attacks

First aider denies sex attacks

A first aider standing trial accused of sexually assaulting women he treated has defended his actions as "appropriate and called for".

Midweek Ryman round-up

Midweek Ryman round-up

Find out how the Kent teams fared in the first round of the League Cup on Tuesday night.

Several vehicles collide on M20

Several vehicles collide on M20

One lane is closed on the M20 following incidents involving several vehicles.

New man scores on debut

New man scores on debut

Alex Akrofi scored on his debut as Maidstone came from two goals down to beat Cray Wanderers in the League Cup.

Rivals now team-mates

Rivals now team-mates

Alex Akrofi is looking forward to playing with new Maidstone team-mate Sonny Miles after the pair's FA Cup battle.

Stones sign Akrofi

Stones sign Akrofi

Maidstone boss Jay Saunders has completed the signing of Brentwood Town striker Alex Akrofi.

Mountain of bikes 'stolen quicker than they're being sold'

Mountain of bikes 'stolen quicker than they're being sold'

Local celebrity David Watts, who hit the headlines for his bike collection, is having them stolen at a faster rate than he can sell them.

Breakdown of Urban Blue's successor 'absolutely won't' delay launch

Breakdown of Urban Blue's successor 'absolutely won't' delay launch

Rocky start for new mobile medical centre 'absolutely won't' delay launch according to town centre bosses.

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