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Woman searches for police officer who saved her life

A woman who contemplated suicide is searching for the police officer who saved her life after he talked her down from a motorway bridge.

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Lorries unable to refuel at service station

Lorry drivers could find themselves in a spot of bother after a motorways services shut its HGV fuel pumps.

'You are going home to your family now...I can't'

The heartbroken wife of a popular hairdresser screamed at the man whose driving had killed the dad-of-five and her daughter.

Please don't leave us isolated, say residents about to lose their parking

Pope's Field in Maidstone is a "completely inappropriate" location for two new schools, says the site's nearest neighbours.

Police respond to car crash

Two cars have been recovered after they crashed this morning.

Maidstone youth worker's second week 'on the run'

A youth café worker has spoken of the stress as TV's The Hunted team closed in on him.

Murder accused's plea delayed

A man accused of murdering his teenage wife on Christmas Day has had his plea delayed.

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Contactless payments now accepted on buses

From this weekend, you will be able to buy bus tickets using contactless payments in Medway and Maidstone.

Crash sparks lane closure

Drivers are being advised to allow more time for their journeys this morning following a smash.

Countywide firearms surrender

Kent Police is staging a two-week firearms surrender and is appealing for people to hand in unwanted or illegally held guns.

Fleur East to chat to kmfm

X-Factor and I'm a Celebrity star Fleur East is to perform a special acoustic version of her new single.

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Dad's agony as his bones crushed by his muscles

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Sport

Reaction: I can't ask any more

Joint caretaker boss Simon Walton felt Maidstone’s performance against Dagenham was one of their best this season - despite a 3-0 defeat.

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Reaction: I never expected that

Gillingham boss Steve Lovell admitted his players looked ‘scared stiff’ in their match against Walsall.

Report: Poor Gills well beaten

Gillingham were left empty-handed after a disappointing home showing against Walsall.

Report: Stones lose again

Former Gillingham striker Conor Wilkinson scored as Maidstone’s National League survival hopes suffered again.

Gills pro joins Margate

Walton's time with Taylor

Men against boys

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