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MPs call for early end to overnight motorway closures

MPs are calling for overnight works to end earlier than scheduled each day after parents complained their children have been arriving late to school.

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Travellers pitch up for third time

Caravans have set up near a green for the third time this year.

KFC opening date revealed

The popular fast-food chain is opening its second restaurant at a town shopping centre.

Break down sparks miles of queues

A broken down vehicle caused long delays on the M20.

Weald may gain protection from more development

Maidstone council will try to persuade the Government to create a new Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty on the Greensand Ridge.

Pile-up led to M20 closure

Drivers suffered "severe delays" after an eight-vehicle crash on a motorway.

Lorry drivers leave poo hanging from trees

People living near a busy road have complained about lorry drivers leaving bags of poo hanging from trees and bottles of urine outside their homes.

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'Bird thief' appears in court

A man who is alleged to have received dozens of stolen birds worth thousands of pounds appeared in court.

Rough sleeper found dead had no family

Bank staff tried to wake a man found dead in doorway as they thought he was sleeping.

Drug dealer preyed on our most vulnerable

There's no safe haven for drug dealers in Maidstone, say police.

Jail for 14 robbers who terrified families

A gang of thugs who raided a travellers' site while heavily armed have been jailed for a total of over 200 years.

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Sport

Gills v Crawley Town - in pictures

Ady Kerry captured the action as Gills' youngsters took centre stage in the Checkatrade Trophy.

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Powell on FA Cup cracker

Jack Powell had one thing on his mind when he lined up the free-kick for Maidstone's equaliser against Macclesfield in the FA Cup.

Reaction: A positive evening

Gillingham boss Steve Lovell had plenty to be pleased about after Tuesday’s Checkatrade Trophy win.

Report: Stevo bags Gills winner

Bradley Stevenson scored his first senior goal for Gillingham as they came from behind to beat Crawley Town on Tuesday night.

Dickson extends contract

Cassidy's time with Latics

Stones rewarded with home tie

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M&S seeks 150 staff for Christmas

Women lead surge in dole claimants

Jobs up for grabs at homes plant

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