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Dredging needed to fight repeat of devastating floods

Dredging needed to fight repeat of devastating floods

Cash needs to be found so communities such as Yalding and Maidstone aren't stranded by floods, a report's revealed.

Boyfriend's tears at bid to save teen in fatal crash

Boyfriend's tears at bid to save teen in fatal crash

The boyfriend of a teenager killed by a speeding car has sobbed as he relived the moment he tried to pull her to safety.

Stones sign Butcher

Stones sign Butcher

Maidstone United have signed Stephen Butcher following his release by Gillingham.

Location revealed for new primary school

Location revealed for new primary school

Jubilee Church, in Maidstone, has revealed its new primary school will open in Barming.

Pervert jailed after abducting teenage girl in van

Pervert jailed after abducting teenage girl in van

A convicted pervert has been locked up after admitting child abduction when he drove a teenage girl away in his van.

Crews tackle car blaze

Crews tackle car blaze

Crews were called to a car fire in Allington, Maidstone, yesterday.

Fresh talks over new grammar places plan

Fresh talks over new grammar places plan

Kent County Council exploring new option for grammar school annexe as Weald of Kent Girls Grammar says it remains interested

More than 100 tyres go up in flames

More than 100 tyres go up in flames

Billowing black smoke could be seen for miles after a large stack of tyres was set on fire.

Cheering news for those opposed to giant solar farms

Cheering news for those opposed to giant solar farms

Two Government appeal decisions may toll the death knell for the solar farms on agricultural land.

Frankie is safe and well

Frankie is safe and well

A dog-lover is rejoicing after her appeal on Kent Online for people to help find her missing pet paid off.

Mayor to exercise tradition dating back to Good Queen Bess

Mayor to exercise tradition dating back to Good Queen Bess

The Mayor of Maidstone will cruise the River Medway in exercise of his ancient "swan-upping" rights.

Basement fire prompts 999 call

Basement fire prompts 999 call

A fire in the basement of a shop in Maidstone is believed to have been caused by an electrical fault

Bid for £85m out-of-town shopping centre rejected

Bid for £85m out-of-town shopping centre rejected

Plans for a major new shopping centre near the M20 that would have seen an £85 million investment have been voted down.

Man accused of murder claims he tried to stop attack

Man accused of murder claims he tried to stop attack

Tomas Gelezinis, who is one of four men accused of killing Joele Leotta, told court other defendants said they were going to "beat or kill".

Pedestrian taken to hospital after car accident

Pedestrian taken to hospital after car accident

A woman was rushed to hospital after she was hit by a car in Maidstone

School liaison police officers to be scrapped

School liaison police officers to be scrapped

A dozen school liaison police officers are to be replaced by PCSOs in the latest round of cuts.

An accident on the M20 causing long delays

An accident on the M20 causing long delays

Motorists are experiencing long delays after a crash on the M20 coast-bound between junction 5 and 6.

Last minute Maidstone date for comedian Alan Carr announced

Last minute Maidstone date for comedian Alan Carr announced

Hazlitt Theatre bosses have secured a last minute gig by comedian and presenter Alan Carr.

Tenor joins the classical concert line-up

Tenor joins the classical concert line-up

Renowned international tenor James Edwards joins the castle line-up.

Two people freed from crashed car during fire strike

Two people freed from crashed car during fire strike

Two people had to be cut out of a car following a crash during the fire strike.

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