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Man robbed of phone in broad daylight

Man robbed of phone in broad daylight

A 25-year-old man was punched in the face and robbed of his mobile phone in broad daylight.

Mum’s road safety campaign after twin’s near-miss

 Mum’s road safety campaign after twin’s near-miss

Karen Alabaster-Oliver’s petition calls for the speed limit to be lowered in Roseacre Lane after her daughter was clipped by a car.

Tributes after sudden death of music lover

Tributes after sudden death of music lover

A nightclub will dedicate an event to music lover Wayne Sauerbach, who collapsed and died suddenly aged 50.

Trophy test takes priority

Trophy test takes priority

Maidstone turn their attention to the FA Trophy on Saturday.

Voluntary charity to host AGM next week

Voluntary charity to host AGM next week

Voluntary Action Maidstone will host its annual general meeting on Friday, November 21 - find out how you can get involved here.

Police appeal following car arson

Police appeal following car arson

Witnesses are urged to come forward after police officers spotted the vehicle ablaze in the early hours of the morning.

Prison officers stage sit-in

Prison officers stage sit-in

Over 30 officers staged a sit-in in the visitor's hall of a Kent prison following a dispute surrounding health and safety.

Made In Chelsea and X Factor stars to join festive fun in Maidstone

Made In Chelsea and X Factor stars to join festive fun in Maidstone

Made In Chelsea star Lucy Watson will lead the festivities in Maidstone next week.

Woman injured as car overturns

Woman injured as car overturns

A car ended up on its side after clipping a parked vehicle this evening.

Broken down van closes lane

Broken down van closes lane

A van that has broken down during rush hour traffic has closed one lane of the A229.

Arrests as police crack down on trafficking and slavery

Arrests as police crack down on trafficking and slavery

Police have raided five suspected brothels as part of a national crackdown on human trafficking.

Broken down vehicle cleared from motorway

Broken down vehicle cleared from motorway

A car that broke down on the M20 and blocked a lane has now been cleared.

Japanese restaurant marks a year in town

Japanese restaurant marks a year in town

A restaurant has marked its first anniversary after moving in to Earl Street in Maidstone.

Stones held at home

Stones held at home

Maidstone fought back from a goal down to draw with Dulwich Hamlet - but they should have had three points.

Refusal of Junction 8 plan criticised

Refusal of Junction 8 plan criticised

Maidstone council's planning committee was accused of "playing to the gallery" over its refusal to permit a business park at Waterside Park

Town gains Square of Remembrance

Town gains Square of Remembrance

Maidstone's civic Armistice Day service was held in the County Town's new Remembrance Square.

Stones' FA Cup cash to hit £130,000

Stones' FA Cup cash to hit £130,000

Maidstone United's televised replay against Stevenage will swell FA Cup earnings this season to £130,000.

Labour: 'Reverse decision on Junction 8'

Labour: 'Reverse decision on Junction 8'

Labour councillor Paul Harper said Maidstone was sending the wrong message to business and urged a re-think of the council's approach.

Too poor to die?

Too poor to die?

Funeral costs have risen by almost 90% in the last ten years, leaving some families struggling to pay the bills.

Broken down vehicle causes motorway delays

Broken down vehicle causes motorway delays

A broken down vehicle has blocked one lane of the M20 between Ashford and Maidstone.

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