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Drug dealer sentenced to more than three years

Drug dealer sentenced to more than three years

Valentino Aghssa, formerly of Paddock Wood, has been jailed for possessing drugs with intent to supply at the Source Bar.

Eight people stuck in hotel lift on night out

Eight people stuck in hotel lift on night out

Eight people got stuck in a hotel lift while enjoying a night in the town.

Parades and pageantry to celebrate St George's Day

Parades and pageantry to celebrate St George's Day

With a clash of sticks and the jingling of bells, St George’s Day celebrations arrived in Maidstone, Malling and the Weald this weekend.

Past pupils expected to gather to remember popular teacher

Past pupils expected to gather to remember popular teacher

Service to remember popular Matthew Lewis to be held at St Simon Stock School tonight.

Man quizzed over pal's 'drug death' dies

Man quizzed over pal's 'drug death' dies

A man questioned but released by police after his friend was found dead at his flat has died from cancer.

Hawkins into quarter-finals

Hawkins into quarter-finals

Ditton's Barry Hawkins produced an impressive comeback to make the last eight of the World Snooker Championship in Sheffield on Saturday.

Widower's success in bid for more pancreatic cancer funding

 Widower's success in bid for more pancreatic cancer funding

A Tovil man's succeeded in his battle to get MPs to consider increasing research funding into a rare cancer which claimed his wife’s life.

Man appears in court following armed siege

Man appears in court following armed siege

A man who was arrested by armed police has appeared at Maidstone Crown Court, accused of firearms offences and assault.

Hawkins battles back against Walden

Hawkins battles back against Walden

Barry Hawkins produced a late surge to battle back into his last-16 contest at the World Snooker Championship against Ricky Walden.

Stones miss out on play-offs

Stones miss out on play-offs

Frannie Collin strikes his 31st goal of the season as Maidstone beat Grays but miss out on the Ryman Premier play-offs.

Motorcyclist taken to hospital after crash

Motorcyclist taken to hospital after crash

Ambulance crews have taken a young motorcyclist to hospital after he came off his bike this afternoon.

Inquest to be opened into death of tragic Peaches Geldof

Inquest to be opened into death of tragic Peaches Geldof

An inquest into the mystery death of Peaches Geldof at her Kent home is set to open next week, it has been confirmed.

Collin regrets missed opportunities

Collin regrets missed opportunities

Frannie Collin reckons Maidstone would have challenged for the title had he made more of his chances.

Stones boss delighted duo are staying

Stones boss delighted duo are staying

Tom Mills and Alex Flisher have signed two-year deals to stay at Maidstone United – and manager Jay Saunders feels lucky to have them.

A 42-year-old has been remanded in custody in relation to car theft in Hildenborough

A 42-year-old has been remanded in custody in relation to car theft in Hildenborough

A man has appeared in court charged with taking a BMW from an address in Hildenborough.

Comic Russell Kane tops off line-up at Hop Farm Music Festival

Comic Russell Kane tops off line-up at Hop Farm Music Festival

The final acts on the bill for this year's Hop Farm Music Festival have been unveiled.

Don't close our play area

Don't close our play area

Disgruntled residents gathered outside the Town Hall on Wednesday to protest against the closure of their local play area.

Lane closure as car breaks down on A229

Lane closure as car breaks down on A229

Traffic is backing up on a main road in Maidstone after a car broke down in the carriageway.

Bungling newsagent burglars foiled by "own stupidity"

Bungling newsagent burglars foiled by "own stupidity"

A dramatic video shows the moment ill-fated burglars leave a trail of clues after breaking into a newsagent's.

Cyclist taken to hospital after crash leads to road closure

Cyclist taken to hospital after crash leads to road closure

A busy road into Maidstone has been partially closed following a crash involving a cyclist, who has been taken to King's College Hospital in London.

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