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Crash caused motorway tailbacks

Crash caused motorway tailbacks

Motorists faced delays on the M20 after two vehicles collided between junction 8 for Leeds Castle and junction 9 for Ashford.

Crash causes delays for drivers heading towards Maidstone

Crash causes delays for drivers heading towards Maidstone

A crash closed one lane of Sutton Road, near The Wheatsheaf pub.

Complaints as deadline looms for Waterside Park objections

Complaints as deadline looms for Waterside Park objections

Residents wishing to register comments on the renewed plans for a major development are reporting problems with the online system.

Town's new McDonald's takes shape

Town's new McDonald's takes shape

Demolition work has begun on a site that will eventually provide a town with its first drive-thru McDonald's.

Death crash helicopter 'unsuitable'

Death crash helicopter 'unsuitable'

A military helicopter that crashed killing three soldiers on board - including a young captain from Kent - was 'not suitable for the conditions'.

Beauty contestant sets sights on top title

Beauty contestant sets sights on top title

An aspiring model has made her way through to the final of the Miss London City beauty pageant.

New homes could replace hotel with link to Kray twins

New homes could replace hotel with link to Kray twins

Developers want to demolish an historic hotel and replace it with 14 family homes.

Angels end Stones run

Angels end Stones run

A 90th-minute goal cost Maidstone their unbeaten start to the season at Tonbridge on Bank Holiday Monday. Frannie Collin had United's best chance.

'Cinderella' weds her Prince Charming in fairytale ceremony

'Cinderella' weds her Prince Charming in fairytale ceremony

A Maidstone couple got hitched in a Disney-themed wedding complete with their very own glass carriage.

IN PICTURES: Foodies sink their teeth into new festival

IN PICTURES: Foodies sink their teeth into new festival

Foodies were taken on a gastronomic journey at the new two-day Feast festival this weekend.

GALLERY: Leeds Castle's medieval festival

GALLERY: Leeds Castle's medieval festival

With a clashing of swords and flurry of arrows, Leeds Castle’s medieval festival got underway this weekend.

Stones maintain perfect start

Stones maintain perfect start

Maidstone skipper Jamie Coyle heads them to a fifth straight win in the Ryman League Premier Division against Bury Town.

Ryman League round-up

Ryman League round-up

All the news from Saturday's Ryman League games

Wait goes on for Wings

Wait goes on for Wings

Welling are still waiting for their first Vanarama Conference win of the season after being denied by Woking on Saturday.

WWII sailors who made their own Kent Messenger

WWII sailors who made their own Kent Messenger

One group of resourceful servicemen decided to go one better than taking a copy of the Kent Messenger away to war – they made their own.

Beauty mirror causes fire

Beauty mirror causes fire

A beauty mirror almost set fire to a couple's home after it magnified the sun into a window frame.

Gall on Stones' league days

Gall on Stones' league days

Twenty-five years ago this week, Maidstone United played their first game in the Football League. Legendary striker Mark Gall recalls the big day.

Miles better with Stones

Miles better with Stones

Maidstone defender Sonny Miles won’t let Tonbridge fans get to him when he returns to his old club.

Saunders: We've not hit top gear yet

Saunders: We've not hit top gear yet

There’s more to come from Maidstone – even though they’re top of the league with a perfect record.

Truck and car collide in town centre

Truck and car collide in town centre

A woman was taken to hospital following a collision between a lorry and a car.

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