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Fewer homes in revised plan for TV studios

Fewer homes in revised plan for TV studios

A second bid for a housing scheme has drawn criticism for a lack of affordable housing.

Drunk breaks handcuffs with mouth

Drunk breaks handcuffs with mouth

A drunk man managed to damage a pair of police handcuffs by biting them.

Maidstone man sails into dream role

Maidstone man sails into dream role

Christopher Dixon, from Vinters Park, Maidstone, has secured his own cabaret show on a cruise liner.

Great War supplement in the Kent Messenger this week

Great War supplement in the Kent Messenger this week

The second edition of our Great War supplement appears in the Kent Messenger today.

Waterside Park plan is back

Waterside Park plan is back

Controversial plans for warehouse development near the M20 Junction 8 have been re-submitted.

Ambulance summoned to Stones match

Ambulance summoned to Stones match

A Met Police player had to be treated for a head injury following the Stones' opening match in the Ryman League

Greenhalgh back at Stones

Greenhalgh back at Stones

Ex-Inter Milan midfielder Ben Greenhalgh has rejoined Maidstone United.

Council's junk mail blunder costs taxpayers thousands

Council's junk mail blunder costs taxpayers thousands

A blundering council has been forced to re-send 42,000 letters because of a junk mail error, costing taxpayers thousands of pounds.

Downpours cause disruption on Maidstone's road

Downpours cause disruption on Maidstone's road

Drivers are warned to take care on the roads in the County Town after today's heavy rain.

Roof collapse at supermarket

Roof collapse at supermarket

Morrisons, off Sutton Road, Maidstone, was closed after part of the roof caved in this morning.

Wet weather cancels Big Lunch

Wet weather cancels Big Lunch

Maidstone council has cancelled today's Big Lunch in Brenchley Gardens. The event was part of a programme to mark 100 years since the First World War.

Commuters demand talks with rail bosses over late trains

Commuters demand talks with rail bosses over late trains

Passengers in Bearsted, Maidstone, want to meet with Southeastern chiefs to discuss log of late trains.

Son of Kent MP Helen Grant quits marines after nightclub assault

Son of Kent MP Helen Grant quits marines after nightclub assault

Benjamin Grant, 22, claimed he lashed out after clubbers made racist taunts but has cleared of causing grievous bodily harm.

Stones start with home win

Stones start with home win

Maidstone came good to beat Met Police 3-1 in their opening Ryman League Premier Division game of the season on Saturday.

Southall joins Stones

Southall joins Stones

Maidstone United have named Nicky Southall as their new assistant manager.

Escaped prisoner arrested as woman stabbed

Escaped prisoner arrested as woman stabbed

A dangerous prisoner has been recaptured in Kent after a woman was stabbed.

Watt: L.et's be nasty Stones

Watt: L.et's be nasty Stones

Skipper Steve Watt has called on Maidstone's squad to be more streetwise in the new season

Fire service blame arsonists for shed fire

Fire service blame arsonists for shed fire

Fire fighters say they have alerted police after attending a suspicious shed fire.

Free events this weekend include a wartime bus and a Big Lunch

Free events this weekend include a wartime bus and a Big Lunch

Big Lunch and a wartime bus will round off a week of themed activities in Maidstone.

Rolling road block on M20 ends

Rolling road block on M20 ends

A rolling road block on the M20 London-bound following a two car accident has ended.

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