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Gas heater blaze victim dies

Gas heater blaze victim dies

A man who suffered severe burns while trying to light a gas heater - because his electricity had been cut off - died in hospital.

Air ambulance called to Mote Park

Air ambulance called to Mote Park

An air ambulance and two road ambulances attended Mote Park fearing a medical emergency that turned out to be not as serious as first thought.

It's not over yet

It's not over yet

Maidstone United still have a chance of reaching the Ryman League Premier Division play-offs - despite a 2-1 defeat by Bognor Regis on Saturday.

The numbers of cats needing rehoming is at crisis point, charity warns

The numbers of cats needing rehoming is at crisis point, charity warns

RSPCA in Leybourne and Headcorn urges: get your cats neutered to avoid a cat crisis spiralling out of control.

Police helicopter called to find burglary suspects

Police helicopter called to find burglary suspects

A police helicopter was used last night to try and hunt down three potential burglars.

UKIP's Janice Atkinson in Maidstone

UKIP's Janice Atkinson in Maidstone

MEP candidate Janice Atkinson, standing for UKIP, was campaigning in Maidstone on Saturday.

Carry On star voices motor racing book

Carry On star voices motor racing book

Veteran actor Leslie Phillips is the voice on a new audiobook of John Bartlett's novel Chequered Justice

UKIP prepares to enter Maidstone Town Hall

UKIP prepares to enter Maidstone Town Hall

For the first time ever, UKIP is fielding a candidate for every seat in the forthcoming borough council elections.

Model muscles in as bodybuilder

Model muscles in as bodybuilder

A model who trained as a bodybuilder in just 11 weeks has scooped a national award for her impressive physique.

Gallery welcomes Tinie Tempah

Gallery welcomes Tinie Tempah

Rapper Tinie Tempah performed at Gallery nightclub in Maidstone.

Specialist cancer operations not safe, review finds

Specialist cancer operations not safe, review finds

A team from the Royal College of Surgeons finds patient safety was compromised during keyhole cancer surgery that claimed five lives in a year.

Young waiter 'suffered 100 injuries in brutal murder'

Young waiter 'suffered 100 injuries in brutal murder'

A tragic 20-year-old waiter suffered 100 injuries in a senseless attack of brutal violence after a row about noise, a murder trial has heard.

A20 closures planned

A20 closures planned

Drivers are being warned of over-night closures on the A20.

Stones face make or break game

Stones face make or break game

Maidstone United manager Jay Saunders says his players must rise to the occasion in their biggest game of the season.

Butcher could stay at Maidstone

Butcher could stay at Maidstone

Stephen Butcher has revealed he is leaving Gillingham in the summer – opening the door for a permanent deal at Maidstone.

Police raid reported in Maidstone town centre

Police raid reported in Maidstone town centre

Pictures have appeared online of what appears to be officers loading large bags of cannabis into the back of a van.

Car bursts into flames on M20

Car bursts into flames on M20

Thick smoke has been billowing into the sky after a car was engulfed in flames on the M20.

Four men to stand trial for Joele Leotta's murder

Four men to stand trial for Joele Leotta's murder

Four men are due to appear in court today for the first day of a murder trial. They are accused of killing Italian waiter Joele Leotta.

Pensioner's fatal fall 'could have been avoided'

Pensioner's fatal fall 'could have been avoided'

The hospital death of a pensioner could have been avoided if nursing staff were aware she was at risk of falling, a coroner has found.

Bar owner's chihuahua fights for life after vicious attack

Bar owner's chihuahua fights for life after vicious attack

A chihuahua owned by a town centre bar owner is critically ill after being savagely attacked by another dog in a park.

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