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Woman rescued from underneath car

Woman rescued from underneath car

Firefighters have used a winch to help free an elderly lady from under a car after she was knocked down.

Birds left to suffer while owner went on holiday

Birds left to suffer while owner went on holiday

A man who left more than 90 animals in appalling conditions while he went on holiday has been found guilty of making them suffer.

The shop where every dress tells a story...

The shop where every dress tells a story...

A shop owner is hoping to spill a few secrets from the past... after opening a vintage wedding dress store.

Attwood keeps Stones run going

Attwood keeps Stones run going

A late goal from Zac Attwood preserved Maidstone's unbeaten home record - but it's two points dropped in the play-off race.

Man charged after armed police swooped on Maidstone estate

Man charged after armed police swooped on Maidstone estate

Hon Cheong Chu, of Tarragon Road, Maidstone, has been charged with a string of offences, including assault and possessing a prohibited firearm

Hero teen shields sister from oncoming lorry

Hero teen shields sister from oncoming lorry

A teenager has been hailed a hero after protecting her young sister from a crash with a lorry.

Block of flats left without water for two days

Block of flats left without water for two days

Bottled water has had to be shipped in to residents living in a smart town-centre block of flats after the supply failed.

Football League aim for Stones

Football League aim for Stones

Chief executive Bill Williams believes Jay Saunders is the man to take Maidstone United back to the Football League

Loft fire in East Farleigh

Loft fire in East Farleigh

Firefighters rushed to East Farleigh today, after a blaze started in a loft.

Saunders delight at contract extension

Saunders delight at contract extension

Jay Saunders says it’s an honour to manage his hometown club after agreeing terms for next season.

Smalling steps to big future for Stones youngster

Smalling steps to big future for Stones youngster

Josh Woolley wants to follow in Chris Smalling’s footsteps by becoming a professional footballer after making his debut for England Schoolboys.

Stones plan play-off appeal

Stones plan play-off appeal

Maidstone will appeal to the FA next week after the Ryman League ruled they cannot take part in the play-offs

Police investigate death threat against MP

Police investigate death threat against MP

MP for Chatham and Aylesford, Tracey Crouch, has been targeted on Twitter with vile threats.

Assault and firearm suspect remains in custody

Assault and firearm suspect remains in custody

A 55-year-old man remains in custody on suspicion of assault and firearms offences after police stormed his home.

Golfer dies at club, despite efforts of staff, golfers and paramedics

Golfer dies at club, despite efforts of staff, golfers and paramedics

A 77-year-old keen golfer collapsed and died from a cardiac arrest at West Malling Golf Club on Sunday.

Jimmy Savile investigation launched at Kent school

Jimmy Savile investigation launched at Kent school

An investigation has been launched to find out if Jimmy Savile abused school children during a visit in the 1970s.

Man sentenced to death for teacher's murder

Man sentenced to death for teacher's murder

A killer has been sentenced to death after a Kent teacher was killed and left with a knife in her chest in a 'heinous' murder.

Over 65s show what's on offer for others during a week of celebrations

Over 65s show what's on offer for others during a week of celebrations

Sheltered housing across Tonbridge and Malling opens its doors to the public during a week-long celebration this week.

Super slimming couple make final of weight-loss competition

Super slimming couple make final of weight-loss competition

Brian Smith and Alison Milton made it to the finals of the Slimming World Couple of the Year 2014 after losing more than 11 stone between them.

Tonbridge Swimming Pool set to reopen

Tonbridge Swimming Pool set to reopen

The pool with open to the public for the first time in three months after it was damaged by flood water.

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