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Teen charged after man stabbed in neck

Teen charged after man stabbed in neck

A 16-year-old boy has appeared in court today charged after a young man was stabbed in the neck on a train.

Man critical after being 'crushed by lorry'

Man critical after being 'crushed by lorry'

A health and safety investigation is under way after a man was left critically ill after an industrial accident.

Graffiti honouring Only Fools and Horses star Triggers police probe

Graffiti honouring Only Fools and Horses star Triggers police probe

A rail company has called in the police over a graffiti tribute to the late actor who played Trigger in Only Fools and Horses.

Convicted killer burgles children's charity

Convicted killer burgles children's charity

A man once jailed for killing his long-term partner has been spared prison after admitting stealing hundreds of pounds from a charity shop.

Airman in desperate attempt to save himself from fatal rail fall

Airman in desperate attempt to save himself from fatal rail fall

The death of an American airman who fell onto train tracks in Kent was an accident, a coroner has ruled.

Budding poet Doris, 93, pens odes to growing older

Budding poet Doris, 93, pens odes to growing older

They say its never too late to try new things, and 93-year-old Doris Bower from Larkfield is no exception.

Fire crews called to reports of woman trapped in crash

Fire crews called to reports of woman trapped in crash

Firefighters arrived at the scene of a crash in Barming, Maidstone, at about 11.30pm on Friday

Horse surprised Maidstone Rugby Club staff by appearing on their pitch

Horse surprised Maidstone Rugby Club staff by appearing on their pitch

Stallion who braved Maidstone's one way system by night decided to rest up on a rugby pitch the following morning.

From Bar maid... to B&B boss

From Bar maid... to B&B boss

An ex-barrister has moved from prosecuting child rapists in a courthouse... to serving breakfasts in a guest house.

Boy hit by car suffers broken leg

Boy hit by car suffers broken leg

A teenage boy was taken to hospital today after he was hit by a car.

Stones knocked off top spot

Stones knocked off top spot

Lee Worgan's brilliance and an extraordinary injury-time miss ensured Maidstone held on to their unbeaten home record on Saturday afternoon.

Mum bounces back from brink of death

Mum bounces back from brink of death

A mother left fighting for her life after going into cardiac arrest at a swimming pool tied the knot just weeks later.

Thief jailed for stealing legal highs in drunken raid with fire extinguisher

Thief jailed for stealing legal highs in drunken raid with fire extinguisher

A drunken thief who snatched a fire extinguisher from a supermarket before smashing his way into a shop to steal legal highs has been jailed.

Agony to ecstasy for Fabio

Agony to ecstasy for Fabio

Fabio Saraiva has enjoyed his best week in football - all after he expected to be leaving Maidstone on loan.

Saunders taking nothing for granted

Saunders taking nothing for granted

Maidstone are top of the table for the first time in two months - but boss Jay Saunders isn’t getting carried away.

Warrilow does his homework

Warrilow does his homework

Tonbridge boss Tommy Warrilow was in the crowd at Hayes Lane on Tuesday to watch his side’s next opponents stun Skrill South leaders Bromley.

American airman tried to save himself from fatal railway fall

American airman tried to save himself from fatal railway fall

Staff Sergeant Ryan Austin died after he fell on to the live track at Maidstone East train station

Lorry tyres blow up and catch fire

Lorry tyres blow up and catch fire

The incident closed one lane on a motorway slip road this morning.

Man cut free from car after two vehicle collision

Man cut free from car after two vehicle collision

A man was taken to hospital following the ordeal, which also closed two lanes.

Police are hunting for a man with Maidstone connections

Police are hunting for a man with Maidstone connections

A man wanted by Hertfordshire Police for information about a serious assault and false imprisonment could be in Kent.

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