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Reports of person falling in river sparks huge emergency response

Reports of person falling in river sparks huge emergency response

There was a huge emergency response at a river after fears a person had fallen into the water.

Road bike seized in anti-social crackdown

Road bike seized in anti-social crackdown

A pit bike that was used illegally on playing fields has been seized by the police as part of a crackdown on anti-social behaviour in estates.

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Wife’s tears as she recalls ‘horror film’ moment husband stabbed in front of her

Wife’s tears as she recalls ‘horror film’ moment husband stabbed in front of her

The wife of a pub landlord allegedly murdered by his ex sister-in-law has recalled the "horror film" moment he was fatally stabbed.

‘Pick-a-number’ diversion signs for roundabout works

‘Pick-a-number’ diversion signs for roundabout works

Dozens of numbered signs have been put up around a town ahead of three weeks of works to create a “turbo roundabout”.

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Drivers stuck in M20 delays after lorry crashes into trees

Drivers stuck in M20 delays after lorry crashes into trees

Drivers were stuck in heavy delays on the M20 after a lorry crashed off the motorway and into trees.

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Murder accused ‘laughed’ as people tried to save landlord’s life

Murder accused ‘laughed’ as people tried to save landlord’s life

A woman accused of stabbing a pub boss to death is said to have laughed as people rushed to help him.

Memorial match for teammates who died in accidents just months apart

Memorial match for teammates who died in accidents just months apart

A football match to celebrate the lives of two men who died aged 20 in separate road accidents is being held to raise money for their disability team.

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No resting on laurels for Stones

No resting on laurels for Stones

There will be no room for complacency from Maidstone’s players this weekend, insists manager George Elokobi.

Football fixtures and results

Football fixtures and results

Catch up with all the week’s football fixtures and results.

Trains stopped due to ‘disruptive passenger’

Trains stopped due to ‘disruptive passenger’

Trains in one Kent town were stopped because of a passenger causing a disturbance.

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Appeal launched after woman attacked in park

Appeal launched after woman attacked in park

A woman was reportedly pushed to the ground by a man who tried to swipe her phone as she walked through a park.

Prominent mansion’s price tag drops £3.5m

Prominent mansion’s price tag drops £3.5m

The asking price of one of Kent’s most prominent historic homes has dropped by £3.5m - with an option to buy just the house and 20 acres for £12m.

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Boundary changes ‘confusing’ for voters

Boundary changes ‘confusing’ for voters

Recent boundary changes have left voters confused after they’ve found themselves in two places at once.

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Bus crash being investigated by police

Bus crash being investigated by police

A crash involving a bus and a car which led to a person being taken to hospital is the subject of a police appeal for information.

Housing plan ‘a significant setback’ for borough’s residents

Housing plan ‘a significant setback’ for borough’s residents

A countryside charity says it has been left “deeply disheartened” over a council’s house-building plan due to “critical failings”.

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Is this pub the answer to our canine conundrum?

Is this pub the answer to our canine conundrum?

Our reviewer went on the hunt for the best spot for Sunday lunch after a country ramble with his four-legged friend in tow.

‘It’s really important we keep the momentum going’

‘It’s really important we keep the momentum going’

Defender George Fowler is well aware of the importance of Maidstone United securing home advantage in the National League South play-offs.

Bus damaged in crash

Bus damaged in crash

A road was cordoned off and emergency services dashed to help after a bus crash.

Retirement home proposed for parkland

Retirement home proposed for parkland

A specialist developer of retirement homes is planning a new 50-home complex.

Murder trial hears pub landlord told 999 operator ‘I’ve just been stabbed’

Murder trial hears pub landlord told 999 operator ‘I’ve just been stabbed’

A murder trial jury has been told a pub landlord was on the phone to police when he was fatally stabbed by his ex sister-in-law.

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