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Tree that crushed party bus 'will kill someone soon'

Tree that crushed party bus 'will kill someone soon'

A man whose livelihood was torn apart when an uprooted tree ripped through his bus fears it will kill someone as it is still tilting over a road.

Sue becomes human shield in traffic-clogged road

Sue becomes human shield in traffic-clogged road

A pensioner - armed only with a pink jumper - has made it her one-woman mission to protect youngsters in a busy road.

Laxative drinks warning after club shock

Laxative drinks warning after club shock

Clubbers have been warned of the effects of taking laxative-based drinks after a man defecated on a dance floor.

The Kent men who fought for Australia

The Kent men who fought for Australia

An Australian researching the First World War has found a surprising number of Kent men fighting for the Aussies.

Man charged with attacking officer

Man charged with attacking officer

Tony Goldsmith, from Maidstone, has been charged with assaulting a police officer.

Village prayers for tragic Peaches

Village prayers for tragic Peaches

Neighbours of Peaches Geldof gathered in their village church today to say prayers for the tragic 25-year-old and her grieving family.

Prayers said for tragic Peaches

Prayers said for tragic Peaches

Parishioners in the village where Peaches Geldof was found dead are gathering to say prayers for the socialite and her family today.

Toddler's kiss lands her in hospital

Toddler's kiss lands her in hospital

An air ambulance was called after a toddler reached out of her pushchair for a kiss... and knocked herself unconscious.

Maidstone man arrested on suspicion of money laundering

Maidstone man arrested on suspicion of money laundering

A 33-year-old man from the town was arrested in connection with a suspected tobacco fraud operation.

Tragic Peaches 'found dead with baby son by her side'

Tragic Peaches 'found dead with baby son by her side'

Peaches Geldof was discovered dead beside her 11-month-old son at her Kent home when her frantic husband raised the alarm, it has been reported.

Jack inspires Stones

Jack inspires Stones

A team-talk from young cancer patient Jack Gilby inspired Maidstone to League Cup glory.

Saunders' play-off target

Saunders' play-off target

Jay Saunders believes maximum points from the final four games of the season would secure a play-off place.

Firefighters remove car roof to rescue trapped pensioners

Firefighters remove car roof to rescue trapped pensioners

Police and firefighters were called just after 1.30pm to a crash in Boxley, Maidstone.

Maidstone man arrested in connection with money laundering

Maidstone man arrested in connection with money laundering

A Maidstone man has been arrested on suspicion of money laundering after police seized almost three tonnes of tobacco.

Support groups and a forum helped one woman cope with breast cancer

Support groups and a forum helped one woman cope with breast cancer

Diagnosed with breast cancer at 29 - Larkfield woman Laura Clarke talks about her experience.

Lib Dem calls on top MP for new flood barrier for Yalding

Lib Dem calls on top MP for new flood barrier for Yalding

A Liberal Democrat activist has met with a top government minister, calling for a new flood barrier for Yalding.

Rapper Tinie Tempah to perform at Maidstone nightspot

Rapper Tinie Tempah to perform at Maidstone nightspot

World-famous rapper Tinie Tempah will appear at Gallery, in Bank Street, Maidstone.

Squeeze frontman to play at Maidstone festival

Squeeze frontman to play at Maidstone festival

Glenn Tilbrook joins the line-up for the May Bank Holiday celebrations in Maidstone town centre.

Thieves climbed on top of a car to take a bike off the roof rack

Thieves climbed on top of a car to take a bike off the roof rack

Stay vigilant, bike owners are warned after thieves took one off a roof rack outside a church.

Phillips out for the season

Phillips out for the season

Michael Phillips will miss the rest of the season with a broken toe - after accidentally kicking Maidstone captain Steve Watt in the face.

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