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Man suffers serious injuries after crash

Man suffers serious injuries after crash

A driver was airlifted to hospital with serious injuries after a crash on the A249 near Stockbury.

Sport Relief puts a spring in the step of schoolchildren

Sport Relief puts a spring in the step of schoolchildren

Children at schools across west Kent pulled on their sports gear and got active to raise money for Sports Relief.

Police probe swan beheading

Police probe swan beheading

An investigation has been launched after a swan was decapitated at a popular lake.

Nine-man Stones beaten

Nine-man Stones beaten

Maidstone had Alex Flisher and Michael Phillips sent off as they suffered their sixth away defeat in a row at Hornchurch on Saturday afternoon.

Phillips red a disgrace

Phillips red a disgrace

Maidstone boss Jay Saunders said the dismissal of captain Michael Phillips at AFC Hornchurch on Saturday was a disgrace.

Sisters' devastation at inheriting breast cancer gene from mum

Sisters' devastation at inheriting breast cancer gene from mum

Two sisters have told how their lives went in different directions as they reacted to the tragic news they had a cancer gene.

Drink-driver faces jail over parish councillor's crash death

Drink-driver faces jail over parish councillor's crash death

A young drink-driver has been warned to expect prison after being convicted of causing the death of a well-loved parish councillor in a crash.

Tragedy as mum dies on way to collect children from school

Tragedy as mum dies on way to collect children from school

A family have been left devastated after a mother-of-two collapsed and died during the school run.

Addict found weeks after death

Addict found weeks after death

The badly decomposed body of a loner was found slumped on his sofa seven weeks after he was last seen alive, an inquest heard.

Fans gather for victory parade to honour gold medal winner Lizzy

Fans gather for victory parade to honour gold medal winner Lizzy

Olympic medallist Lizzy Yarnold is being given a victory parade around Kent's streets today - after clinching gold in the skeleton event.

Soldier honoured after saving two lives under enemy fire

Soldier honoured after saving two lives under enemy fire

A soldier who twice risked his life to save a colleague and an Afghan comrade under enemy fire has been awarded for his bravery.

Inside your Kent Messenger

Inside your Kent Messenger

Whizz towards the weekend as the Kent Messenger is out.

Stones boss feels let down by players

Stones boss feels let down by players

Maidstone United manager Jay Saunders says he feels let down by some of his players following recent away defeats.

Busbridge Road closed and congestion in town

Busbridge Road closed and congestion in town

Motorists are being diverted after a road closure in Loose.

Golden girl Lizzy to visit former school

Golden girl Lizzy to visit former school

Gold medalist Lizzy Yarnold will meet pupils at Maidstone Grammar School for Girls

Maidstone man convicted of causing unnecessary suffering to 93 animals

Maidstone man convicted of causing unnecessary suffering to 93 animals

A man who kept birds of prey and poultry in "appalling" conditions has been found guilty of causing them unnecessary suffering.

Van drivers and tradesmen targeted by thieves

Van drivers and tradesmen targeted by thieves

Tradesmen and van drivers have had more than £163,000 of equipment stolen in last three weeks.

Worgan signs new deal

Worgan signs new deal

Maidstone goalkeeper Lee Worgan has signed a new two-year deal that will keep him at the Gallagher Stadium until the summer of 2016.

Shopping centre manager takes early retirement

Shopping centre manager takes early retirement

The man in charge of a retail arcade is to step down after 17 years.

Prince Charles lets train take the strain

Prince Charles lets train take the strain

The Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall put their faith in public transport ahead of their visit to Kent, it has been revealed.

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