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Parties debate issues at election hustings ahead of May 1 vote

Parties debate issues at election hustings ahead of May 1 vote

Candidates gathered for a hustings as the clocked ticks down towards the county council elections.

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Delay for drivers after van fire

Delay for drivers after van fire

A van that caught alight caused delays for drivers along a well-used route.

Driver's near-miss as ladder falls off van and smashes through windscreen

Driver's near-miss as ladder falls off van and smashes through windscreen

Dashcam footage shows the moment a car was forced into a grass verge after a ladder fell off a van and ploughed through the windscreen of a Mercedes.

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'It's not rocket science to update us’: Frustration over five-month-long roadworks delays

'It's not rocket science to update us’: Frustration over five-month-long roadworks delays

Motorists continue to face “chaos” along a busy town route as 28-week-long gas works overrun.

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Neighbours’ anger at farm’s plan for 55 acres of polytunnels for strawberries

Neighbours’ anger at farm’s plan for 55 acres of polytunnels for strawberries

Two new applications for polytunnel sites on a farm will be a blot on the landscape, say neighbours.

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Councillor admits going over 30mph limit during debate on speed camera

Councillor admits going over 30mph limit during debate on speed camera

A councillor has been told his driving was “irresponsible, dangerous and illegal”, after he admitted speeding in 30mph zones.

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Man charged after ‘serious’ assault with baseball bat

Man charged after ‘serious’ assault with baseball bat

A man is due in court after an alleged assault with a baseball bat which caused serious injuries to a victim.

Tree fire and roadworks cause chaos on busy route

Tree fire and roadworks cause chaos on busy route

A tree on fire and roadworks combined to bring traffic to a halt on a key artery this morning.

‘Another day, another diversion’: Dismay as additional road closure ordered to fix ‘large void’

‘Another day, another diversion’: Dismay as additional road closure ordered to fix ‘large void’

The sight of workmen at an already closed road junction delighted residents this morning - only for them to learn it’s for an additional road closure.

Poundland thief stripped off in police cell after stealing cleaning products

Poundland thief stripped off in police cell after stealing cleaning products

A shoplifter stripped off and showed officers her private parts after she was arrested for stealing cleaning products from a Poundland store.

‘We’ve been married 70 years and seldom had a cross word’

‘We’ve been married 70 years and seldom had a cross word’

A couple in their nineties are celebrating their Platinum wedding anniversary after 70 years of happy marriage.

‘Everyone will make a big thing of the gaffer not being here’

‘Everyone will make a big thing of the gaffer not being here’

Craig Fagan says the absence of manager George Elokobi had no bearing on Maidstone’s defeat at Weston.

Crews tackle suspicious garage fire

Crews tackle suspicious garage fire

Police and fire crews were called to a suspicious blaze at a garage.

Report: Another twist in play-off race as 10-man Stones lose at rivals

Report: Another twist in play-off race as 10-man Stones lose at rivals

Maidstone’s National League South play-off hopes are back in the balance after losing at Weston.

Manager misses big game after feeling unwell

Manager misses big game after feeling unwell

Maidstone United manager George Elokobi is missing his side’s National League South game at Weston through illness.

Heward’s fairy-tale goal seals final victory

Heward’s fairy-tale goal seals final victory

A fairy-tale farewell goal for Taylor-Jay Heward capped Metrogas’ Kent Intermediate Challenge Shield final win against lower-division Aylesford.

Town’s third ‘Iggy’ the dinosaur installation arrives

Town’s third ‘Iggy’ the dinosaur installation arrives

The latest tribute to a town’s famous dinosaur has been erected in a high street.

Boy afraid of getting his hair cut undergoes chop for charity

Boy afraid of getting his hair cut undergoes chop for charity

A young boy who has autism and ADHD and hasn’t been to the barbers for two years has bravely had his hair chopped off to raise money for charity.

Boro man on Stones loan and learning from Michael Carrick

Boro man on Stones loan and learning from Michael Carrick

Maidstone loanee Pharrell Willis is hoping to show the talent that convinced Michael Carrick to give him a Championship debut as a teenager.

‘I had a brain tumour then a stroke - I needed a blue badge but was refused’

‘I had a brain tumour then a stroke - I needed a blue badge but was refused’

A pensioner who had a stroke after an operation and a dad who needed dialysis have shared their support for KentOnline’s blue badge campaign.

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