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Up to 18 bus stops smashed in overnight vandalism spree

06 October 2014
Up to 18 bus stops smashed in overnight vandalism spree

More than a dozen bus shelters in Maidstone, Larkfield, Ditton and Aylesford were damaged on Saturday night.

Two arrested in drugs bust

03 October 2014
Two arrested in drugs bust

Two men, aged 50 and 22, are in police custody after officers seized suspected drugs from a property in Snodland.

Crash which killed woman on crossing 'unavoidable'

29 September 2014
Crash which killed woman on crossing 'unavoidable'

A crash which killed a woman on a pedestrian crossing was inevitable as soon as she stepped into the road, an inquest's heard.

No place like gnome!

26 September 2014
No place like gnome!

A pair of kidnapped garden gnomes have returned home after being abandoned on a doorstep five miles away.

No menu but lots of inspiration

26 September 2014
No menu but lots of inspiration

A restaurant that has opened in Kent has a blank menu with customers being served whatever the head chef decides.

More than 8,000 people attended all-day festival

17 September 2014
More than 8,000 people attended all-day festival

People came from across the world to attend The Social festival in Maidstone's Mote Park.

Thousands will head to Maidstone's Mote Park for famous DJ line-up

12 September 2014
Thousands will head to Maidstone's Mote Park for famous DJ line-up

World-famous DJ Carl Cox is one of the performers who will appear at The Social in Mote Park, Maidstone, tomorrow.

Hundreds of children celebrate mela launch

12 September 2014
Hundreds of children celebrate mela launch

Primary schoolchildren helped launch the annual Maidstone Mela with a colourful parade.

Children flee school bus moments before it bursts into flames

11 September 2014
Children flee school bus moments before it bursts into flames

Dozens of school pupils fled a coach when the driver noticed a fault... just moments before it erupted into a fireball.

Max has a new life... but now needs a new foot

08 September 2014
Max has a new life... but now needs a new foot

A campaign has been launched to fund a bionic foot for a neglected dog rescued from Romania where he was chained up in cruel conditions.

Villages at loggerheads over heavy goods traffic

07 September 2014
Villages at loggerheads over heavy goods traffic

Over 1,000 homeowners have joined a campaign to stop overweight lorries passing through a village in Kent.

Drive-thru to replace First World War bungalows

04 September 2014
Drive-thru to replace First World War bungalows

Bungalows once used by war veterans will be demolished to make way for a drive-thru and a small retail park.

Inquest into human cannonball's death

02 September 2014
Inquest into human cannonball's death

A date has been set for an inquest into the death of a man who died during a human cannonbal stunt at the Kent Showground.

Hairdresser finds a way to help friend through cancer treatment

02 September 2014
Hairdresser finds a way to help friend through cancer treatment

Anthea Mitchell, owner of Hair Professional in Maidstone, underwent training to source and fit wigs after her colleague was diagnosed with cancer.

New homes could replace hotel with link to Kray twins

26 August 2014
New homes could replace hotel with link to Kray twins

Developers want to demolish an historic hotel and replace it with 14 family homes.

Woman taken to hospital after horsebox crash

13 August 2014
Woman taken to hospital after horsebox crash

A woman has been take to hospital after a horsebox collided with a van.

Roof collapse at supermarket

10 August 2014
Roof collapse at supermarket

Morrisons, off Sutton Road, Maidstone, was closed after part of the roof caved in this morning.

Health lifeline... in a phone box

09 August 2014
Health lifeline... in a phone box

Forget Superman, standing in one town's phone box could be a real lifesaver... after a defibrillator was installed.

Commuters demand talks with rail bosses over late trains

09 August 2014
Commuters demand talks with rail bosses over late trains

Passengers in Bearsted, Maidstone, want to meet with Southeastern chiefs to discuss log of late trains.

Son of Kent MP Helen Grant quits marines after nightclub assault

09 August 2014
Son of Kent MP Helen Grant quits marines after nightclub assault

Benjamin Grant, 22, claimed he lashed out after clubbers made racist taunts but has cleared of causing grievous bodily harm.

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