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Constructor scoops £5m of new diggers

Constructor scoops £5m of new diggers

A host of new vehicles have been delivered to a Kentish Ragstone quarry after permission was granted to extend activity at the site.

Man collapses in front of Town Hall

Man collapses in front of Town Hall

A man has been taken to hospital after he collapsed in front of the town hall this afternoon.

Sisters step out for Breast Cancer Care along with kmfm presenter

Sisters step out for Breast Cancer Care along with kmfm presenter

Friends and colleagues' brushes with cancer inspire sisters to join the fundraising Ribbonwalk.

One man protest to save Manston airport

One man protest to save Manston airport

A one man protest against the closure of Manston airport is taking place at County Hall amid speculation the site will be turned into a garden city.

Brand new police car crunched in collision

Brand new police car crunched in collision

A top-of-the-range BMW police car was towed away this evening after crashing with a Range Rover at a set of traffic lights.

Abuse clinic to open during World Cup

Abuse clinic to open during World Cup

A special clinic is to open in a Kent town to tackle the expected rise in domestic violence during the World Cup.

Council leader steps down in Maidstone

Council leader steps down in Maidstone

New work commitments are blamed on Maidstone council leader's decision to resign.

Gran reaches for skies in wingwalk challenge

Gran reaches for skies in wingwalk challenge

A daredevil grandmother of five from Otham will be walking on the wings of a plane in a bid to raise money for charity.

UKIP sweeps to victory in Euro polls

UKIP sweeps to victory in Euro polls

Maidstone has followed the national trend in turning to UKIP as the results of the European elections were announced this morning.

Woman's miracle recovery after near-fatal stroke

Woman's miracle recovery after near-fatal stroke

A woman told she may never walk again has defied medics to take the first vital steps to recovery after a huge stroke.

Bereaved couple raise funds in memory of only son

Bereaved couple raise funds in memory of only son

Pete and Kate Funnell, from Maidstone, have helped to release a single at a charity golf day in memory of their son Will.

Lib Dem activist converts to UKIP

Lib Dem activist converts to UKIP

A prominent figure in the local Liberal Democrat Party has become the latest convert to UKIP.

The election without a ballot

The election without a ballot

Lloyd Porter has joined Tovil Parish Council after being the only candidate to fill a by-election vacancy.

Families enjoy open-air music at annual Proms in the Park

Families enjoy open-air music at annual Proms in the Park

Hundreds of people took picnics and flags for the alfresco concert in Maidstone.

Unique insight into The Len Cabinet Works

Unique insight into The Len Cabinet Works

This coming Friday's Kent Messenger contains a unique two-page spread of photographs of the old Len Cabinet Works in Maidstone.

Tour of new nature reserve

Tour of new nature reserve

Residents have been given a guided tour of Maidstone's newest nature reserve - at Hayle Park in Tovil.

The Killer comes to Maidstone

The Killer comes to Maidstone

A new show brings together the music of six rock and roll legends on one stage.

Helicopter search for missing suspect

Helicopter search for missing suspect

Kent Police called the force helicopter for assistance after reports of a domestic incident in Maidstone.

Judge apologises to burglar... who looted a flooded home

Judge apologises to burglar... who looted a flooded home

A judge has apologised to a burglar who looted a home left empty in the floods... because his 12-month sentence was too long.

Hung council as UKIP takes seats from Tories

Hung council as UKIP takes seats from Tories

Maidstone has a hung council after UKIP made gains in wards across the borough.

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