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Car crashes and flash flooding - downpours batter the county

17 June 2016
Car crashes and flash flooding - downpours batter the county

Heavy downpours have triggered flash flooding and made for dangerous driving conditions across parts of the county.

MP's moving tribute to 'murdered' Jo

17 June 2016
MP's moving tribute to 'murdered' Jo

The Maidstone and Weald MP has paid an emotional tribute to a 'devoted' mum and public servant who was shot dead in her constituency.

Teen driver arrested after failing drink and drugs test

17 June 2016
Teen driver arrested after failing drink and drugs test

A teenager was arrested on suspicion of drink and drug-driving after a crash.

Packed commuter train evacuated after onboard fire

17 June 2016
Packed commuter train evacuated after onboard fire

Firefighters were called after a fire broke out on a packed rush-hour train.

Newspaper delivery staff to go on strike

16 June 2016
Newspaper delivery staff to go on strike

Newspaper deliveries could be hit as delivery drivers go on strike over a pay dispute.

Man charged after being caught with Class A drugs

16 June 2016
Man charged after being caught with Class A drugs

A man who was caught with heroin and cocaine in Tonbridge will appear in court.

New train service could connect county with Cambridge

16 June 2016
New train service could connect county with Cambridge

A direct service to Cambridge could be coming to Maidstone - as well as restored connections to the city of London.

Stranger leaves £5 notes in shopping at Tesco

16 June 2016
Stranger leaves £5 notes in shopping at Tesco

A mystery benefactor has been leaving envelopes containing £5 notes in cat food packs at a Kent supermarket.

Police investigate after 50 hay bales 'set alight'

15 June 2016
Police investigate after 50 hay bales 'set alight'

Officers are appealing for witnesses after a suspicious fire destroyed dozens of hay bales.

12 arrested in domestic abuse crackdown

15 June 2016
12 arrested in domestic abuse crackdown

Police have arrested nine men and three women as part of a crackdown on domestic abuse.

Three arrested for 'breaching sexual prevention orders'

15 June 2016
Three arrested for 'breaching sexual prevention orders'

One man has been charged and two others arrested at a bail hostel after allegedly breaching sexual offence prevention orders.

Firefighters called after discarded cigarette causes panic

15 June 2016
Firefighters called after discarded cigarette causes panic

Fire crews were called after the smoke from a discarded cigarette caused alarm among members of the public.

Film fans can enjoy favourites under the stars

15 June 2016
Film fans can enjoy favourites under the stars

Hundreds are expected to watch family classics at the County Town's first open-air cinema.

Police hunt man who 'exposed himself'

14 June 2016
Police hunt man who 'exposed himself'

A woman claims she was approached by a flasher while walking near a park late at night.

Football didn't cause problems in town, says police

13 June 2016
Football didn't cause problems in town, says police

Police arrested 11 people in Maidstone town centre in the hours following England's first Euro 2016 match.

Shopping centre evacuated following fire alert

13 June 2016
Shopping centre evacuated following fire alert

Staff and shoppers were left standing out in the cold when a busy shopping centre was evacuated today.

Evening bus service could be scrapped due to cuts

13 June 2016
Evening bus service could be scrapped due to cuts

Maidstone council is set to recommend plans which would see an evening bus service replaced.

Councillor calls for action after 'drink-driver' crash destroys wall

13 June 2016
Councillor calls for action after 'drink-driver' crash destroys wall

A man has been charged with drink-driving after a car smashed through a wall just metres from a row of houses.

Queen's 90th: Kent celebrates

10 June 2016
Queen's 90th: Kent celebrates

Thousands of people from across the county are taking part in celebrations to mark the Queen's 90th this weekend. Here's how you can get involved.

One arrested and two on the run after police chase

08 June 2016
One arrested and two on the run after police chase

Police are hunting two men who fled from a car following a police chase through a town.

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