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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.

Cycle accident leads to road closure

Cycle accident leads to road closure

Motorists are experiencing delays on the Sittingbourne Road after a pedal cyclist injured themselves in an accident.

Former EastEnder to star in Maidstone this Christmas

Former EastEnder to star in Maidstone this Christmas

TV star Gary Lucy will make his panto debut at the Hazlitt Theatre in Maidstone.

It's a nice present - Hawkins

It's a nice present - Hawkins

Birthday boy Barry Hawkins is through to the second round of the World Snooker Championship.

Headcorn eyes up Miss England title

Headcorn eyes up Miss England title

Former Sutton Valence School pupil Katie Lucas has her sights on the Miss England crown.

Hawkins takes one-frame lead after slow start at the Crucible

Hawkins takes one-frame lead after slow start at the Crucible

Barry Hawkins’ hunt for another World Snooker Championship final is on track after he recovered to take a 5-4 lead going into the second session.

Did you see rare Jag around Maidstone?

Did you see rare Jag around Maidstone?

Classic car collector hopes to learn more about rare Jaguar which hails from Hollingbourne.

Heroin seized in series of drugs raids

Heroin seized in series of drugs raids

A haul of class A drugs - including heroin - has been uncovered in a series of raids after a huge police operation.

Man found dead at home

Man found dead at home

Police were called to reports of a death in a quiet Maidstone street today.

Memorial to mark one of civil war’s defining moments

Memorial to mark one of civil war’s defining moments

Plans have got the go-ahead to install a memorial to the bloody Battle Of Maidstone in Brenchley Gardens

Pal who survived brutal attack tells of night best friend died

Pal who survived brutal attack tells of night best friend died

An Italian man has told a court of the fateful night his best friend suffered 100 injuries in a brutal 'murder' after a row over noise.

Surprise closure of popular gift shop

Surprise closure of popular gift shop

Gift store Merchant Chandler has shut up shop in Maidstone.

The Mall Chequers makes funds available for charity

The Mall Chequers makes funds available for charity

The Mall Chequers has pledged to split £5,000 between ten charities or good causes.

Woman rescued from crashed car

Woman rescued from crashed car

A woman has been rescued from her car following a crash in Maidstone this afternoon.

Parish chairman retires after 22 years

Parish chairman retires after 22 years

People like retiring Hawkhurst Parish Council chairman are "few and far between", colleagues said.

The owner of Charlie's attacker confesses

The owner of Charlie's attacker confesses

The owner of the dog that attacked the pet chihuahua of Lashings owner David Folb has come forward to apologise.

Hawkins hoping to take the final step this time

Hawkins hoping to take the final step this time

Barry Hawkins will be out to go one better and take the World Championship title this time around.

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