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Huge fallen tree causes delays

Huge fallen tree causes delays

A fallen tree partly blocked a road, causing delays for motorists this morning.

Curving spine almost dashed teen's dream to be a dancer

Curving spine almost dashed teen's dream to be a dancer

An innovative exercise regime has saved a student from going under the knife for a back condition.

Town's road changes should include cyclists

Town's road changes should include cyclists

Plans to change Maidstone's gyratory system should consider cyclists, councillors agree.

Events to mark the First World War anniversary to begin

Events to mark the First World War anniversary to begin

Commemorative events will start with a service in Brenchley Gardens.

Firefighters called to car fire on the M20

Firefighters called to car fire on the M20

A car caught light on the sliproad of a busy junction of the M20 today.

Renowned collection of cartoons on display in Maidstone

Renowned collection of cartoons on display in Maidstone

Acclaimed portraits featuring Hollywood's Golden Age are on show.

Council call off bailiffs after woman drove disabled daughter in wrong lane

Council call off bailiffs after woman drove disabled daughter in wrong lane

A local council has called off a visit from bailiffs after they threatened to repossess specially adapted items from the home of a disabled woman.

Property tycoon in talks over TV property show

Property tycoon in talks over TV property show

After the multi-millionaire property tycoon... meet Fergus Wilson the TV star!

Village's Great War connections remembered

Village's Great War connections remembered

A project to research the names on a village war memorial turned into a global project involving hundreds of families.

Two in contention for right-back spot

Two in contention for right-back spot

The right-back position at Maidstone is a straight fight between Stephen Butcher and Aaron Simpson.

Drug dealer sentenced to three years in prison

Drug dealer sentenced to three years in prison

Daniel Parks, 26, was found with 13 wraps of heroin during a raid at Sunningdale Court, Maidstone.

Hotel receives severed head in a box

Hotel receives severed head in a box

The severed head of an iconic great dane statue has been returned.

Road closed for two hours in the town centre

Road closed for two hours in the town centre

Two cars collided near Tesco Express service station.

Ash delight at 3G U-turn

Ash delight at 3G U-turn

Maidstone United co-owner Oliver Ash believes the club's campaign for the acceptable of 3G pitches played a part in the Conference U-turn.

Van overturns as crash with lorry shuts main road

Van overturns as crash with lorry shuts main road

A road was blocked in both directions after a van overturned on its roof in a crash with a lorry.

Conference YES to 3G

Conference YES to 3G

Maidstone United are celebrating a Conference U-turn which means they can be promoted with their 3G pitch.

Large rubbish fire in Tovil

Large rubbish fire in Tovil

Firefighters were tackling a blaze in an industrial shredder this afternoon.

Charity takings stolen by masked robber

Charity takings stolen by masked robber

A 50-year-old charity worker had washing up liquid squirted in his face by a robber who escaped with takings from the Royal British Legion.

Arrest as young man flown to hospital after stabbing

Arrest as young man flown to hospital after stabbing

An arrest has been made after a man in his 20s was flown to hospital after being knifed in the stomach.

Peace breaks out in council chamber

Peace breaks out in council chamber

Maidstone council's new leader has a new idea to ease political tensions - cabinet coffee mornings.

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