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Motorway delays after car goes up in flames

Motorway delays after car goes up in flames

One lane is closed on a busy motorway after a car caught fire.

Station in running to be named UK’s best

Station in running to be named UK’s best

A Kent village is through to the regional final of a contest to find the UK’s best community railway hubs.

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Beggar warned he faces jail if he continues to ask for money

Beggar warned he faces jail if he continues to ask for money

A persistent beggar could be thrown in jail if he asks for money in a town centre again.

Emergency response after report of ‘people in water’ at Leeds Castle

Emergency response after report of ‘people in water’ at Leeds Castle

A large emergency response was prompted by reports of people in the water at one of the county’s castles.

Ben’s seen nothing like it

Ben’s seen nothing like it

Powerboat racer Ben Jelf said conditions at last week’s Grand Prix of China were the worst he’s raced in - but he still managed a top-10 finish.

Football fixtures and results

Football fixtures and results

Catch up with all the week’s football fixtures and results.

‘McClaren knows about me’ - Turgott’s World Cup dream

‘McClaren knows about me’ - Turgott’s World Cup dream

Blair Turgott is targeting a place at the 2026 World Cup after adding to the Maidstone United connection at Swedish club Halmstad.

No pain, no gain for Stones skipper

No pain, no gain for Stones skipper

The aches and pains are worth the reward for Maidstone captain Sam Corne.

Woman ‘robbed’ in hotel room while another targeted at home

Woman ‘robbed’ in hotel room while another targeted at home

Police have charged two suspects after reportedly threatening two women in separate incidents just hours apart.

Kent town among most concerned in UK about email scams, says study

Kent town among most concerned in UK about email scams, says study

A new survey shows that residents of a major Kent town are among the most concerned in the country about being scammed on email.

‘Let’s play the Maidstone way’

‘Let’s play the Maidstone way’

George Elokobi knows Maidstone have a job on their hands as he bids to lead them back into the FA Cup first round.

New ‘no entry’ signs 40cm too close to kerb at bus lane abused by drivers

New ‘no entry’ signs 40cm too close to kerb at bus lane abused by drivers

Residents have almost come to blows with drivers misusing a “busgate” with ANPR cameras still not installed due to a row over out of place signs.

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‘Under-the-radar Vietnamese is foodie street’s newest gem’

‘Under-the-radar Vietnamese is foodie street’s newest gem’

Our reporter ventured out of her comfort zone and picked up her chopsticks at a new Asian eatery.

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Watling wants to call time on Stones’ cup exploits

Watling wants to call time on Stones’ cup exploits

Ebbsfleet boss Harry Watling wants his players to rise to the occasion in the weekend’s big FA Cup derby - and deny Maidstone more headlines.

Care worker jailed for sexually abusing severely disabled patient

Care worker jailed for sexually abusing severely disabled patient

A 69-year-old has been jailed for committing “abhorrent acts” against a vulnerable person.

Care home to be turned into flats on cul-de-sac

Care home to be turned into flats on cul-de-sac

Councillors have approved the conversion of a care home to several flats, despite concerns over parking from nearby residents.

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First look inside £40m flats at landmark former car garage

First look inside £40m flats at landmark former car garage

Exclusive: A landmark building that was a car dealership is being turned into flats and retail space and we were invited to see how it’s progressing.

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‘People keep blocking our drives - this road can’t cope with HMOs’

‘People keep blocking our drives - this road can’t cope with HMOs’

Residents living in a quiet street say a new house in multiple occupation has led to rowdy parties and caused parking chaos.

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Newsagent worker ‘assaulted by shoplifter’

Newsagent worker ‘assaulted by shoplifter’

A suspect has been arrested after reportedly attacking a member of staff at a newsagent.

Bridge closed after being hit by lorry to stay shut for weeks

Bridge closed after being hit by lorry to stay shut for weeks

Work on bridge repairs followed by a level-crossing being revamped will keep a key route closed until December.

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