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Fire crews wearing breathing apparatus tackle cellar fire

19 January 2015
Fire crews wearing breathing apparatus tackle cellar fire

Fire crews tackle a fire in the cellar of a house in Tonbridge Road, Maidstone.

Police investigate attempted dognapping

16 January 2015
Police investigate attempted dognapping

A man repeatedly attempted to take a dog from its owner in Headcorn while it was on a lead yesterday.

The train boarding at Maidstone will be ...the Orient Express

16 January 2015
The train boarding at Maidstone will be ...the Orient Express

Organisers of the Orient Express' first visit to Maidstone have had to add another date after it sold out in just two weeks.

Cartoonist exhibition proves popular

15 January 2015
Cartoonist exhibition proves popular

An exhibition by iconic cartoonist Ralph Steadman has proved "phenomenally" successful, organisers say.

Attorney General 'powerless' after sex case teacher spared jail

15 January 2015
Attorney General 'powerless' after sex case teacher spared jail

A teacher spared jail after an affair with a 16-year-old pupil will not have his sentence referred to the appeal court, it's been revealed.

This beautiful estate could be yours... for £7.3 million

14 January 2015
This beautiful estate could be yours... for £7.3 million

The picturesque Linton Estate has appeared on the market for the first time in 50 years.

Nurses bribed to plug NHS shortage

10 January 2015
Nurses bribed to plug NHS shortage

Desperate hospital bosses are luring nurses from other trusts with cash, iPads and gym memberships in a bid to plug a staffing shortage.

Maidstone is a 'town of two halves'

08 January 2015
Maidstone is a 'town of two halves'

With 35,000 people by day and 6,500 at night, the County Town is a town of two halves - with a clean-up operation bringing the two together.

Animal charity rescued dumped animals in Maidstone

07 January 2015
Animal charity rescued dumped animals in Maidstone

A ferret and two chinchillas were found dumped in Maidstone over the festive period.

Parcel firm announces more job losses

07 January 2015
Parcel firm announces more job losses

City Link has revealed it is to close its two depots in Kent next week and has announced more redundancies.

Kent cafe's appearance on national television

06 January 2015
Kent cafe's appearance on national television

West Malling's Swan Street Cafe features on Channel 4's The Undateables.

Town centre waterworks begin

06 January 2015
Town centre waterworks begin

Works to replace water mains in Maidstone town centre will last for four months.

Surprise spotting brought twitchers in their thousands

05 January 2015
Surprise spotting brought twitchers in their thousands

Bird's infamous arrival in a supermarket car park is still remembered.

Insurer quiet on takeover rumours

05 January 2015
Insurer quiet on takeover rumours

Troubled insurance broker Towergate is keeping a low profile despite reports a £164bn New York private equity firm is lining up a takeover bid.

New Year baby joy for couples

02 January 2015
New Year baby joy for couples

It wasn't just the New Year that couples welcomed in at delivery units in west Kent.

Our Christmas appeal's bumper year

27 December 2014
Our Christmas appeal's bumper year

Organisers of our You Can Help appeal have been overwhelmed by the generosity of local people.

Fish released into river... with tattoos!

26 December 2014
Fish released into river... with tattoos!

A group of fish are swimming in Kent's waters with tattoos... but they're not 'love' and 'hate' inkings.

That's why mums go to Iceland...!

26 December 2014
That's why mums go to Iceland...!

There was a surprise in store... as an expectant mother went into labour in a shopping mall.

A happy ending to 2014 for pets

24 December 2014
A happy ending to 2014 for pets

Animals whose stories we have featured looking for new homes have happy endings to round off the year.

Woman critical after car smashes into wall

20 December 2014
Woman critical after car smashes into wall

A 21-year-old woman is in a critical condition after her car hit a wall in Hunton last night.

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