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Petition set up to save town's cyclists

Petition set up to save town's cyclists

A petition has been launched to save Maidstone's only cycle lane across the River Medway after plans were approved developing St Peter's Street.

UKIP accuse Lib Dems of hypocrisy over housing targets

UKIP accuse Lib Dems of hypocrisy over housing targets

The issue of new homes targets was again at the forefront of voters' concerns this week.

Cost of KCC redundancy payouts revealed as £6.7m

Cost of KCC redundancy payouts revealed as £6.7m

Kent County Council spent £6.7million on redundancy payouts and exit packages in two years, it has been revealed.

Dad sheds 10st in a year

Dad sheds 10st in a year

When Dylan Thomas stepped on the scales a year ago it simply read 'error'. But not any more...

Furious family demand apology after cat killed in taxi 'hit and run'

Furious family demand apology after cat killed in taxi 'hit and run'

The owners of a cat allegedly hit by a taxi before the driver fled want the firm to make a donation to an animal welfare charity.

Cashier shaken after robbery

Cashier shaken after robbery

A robber pushed a shop worker out of the way during a raid at Plonkers Wine Merchants on Loose Road, Maidstone.

Crews called to suspected arson attempt

Crews called to suspected arson attempt

Kent Fire and Rescue Service went to Oakwood Park, in Maidstone, after reports of a fire started by youths.

Dealer jailed for three years after police find drugs

Dealer jailed for three years after police find drugs

A drug dealer who span a web of lies after being caught by police with more than 100g of cocaine has been jailed for three years.

Drivers escaped unharmed in country lane smash

Drivers escaped unharmed in country lane smash

A van overturned in crash on Broomfield Road, Kingswood.

Pensioner has hand bag stolen

Pensioner has hand bag stolen

An 85-year-old pensioner had her handbag stolen by a thief who asked her for advice on camomile tea.

Lanes closed as caravan overturns on M20

Lanes closed as caravan overturns on M20

Traffic delays are likely on the M20 after a caravan overturned this evening.

Detling Hill reopens after diesel spill

Detling Hill reopens after diesel spill

The A249 has reopened following a diesel spill this morning.

Family left homeless by lightning strike

Family left homeless by lightning strike

A family have been left homeless after a lightning bolt set their house on fire last night.

Motorcyclist taken to hospital after roundabout accident

Motorcyclist taken to hospital after roundabout accident

A motorcyclist has been taken to hospital after he fell from his bike at a busy roundabout.

Man accused of going on knife rampage near children

Man accused of going on knife rampage near children

A man's appeared in court after a knife-wielding man was seen flashing a blade at a group of children.

Chillers buckle in sweltering heat

Chillers buckle in sweltering heat

Staff at Marks & Spencer's Maidstone branch scramble to clear failed fridges in heat.

UKIP reports back to voters

UKIP reports back to voters

Maidstone's UKIP councillors are reporting back to the electorate on their first two months in office at a public meeting tomorrow.

Barmaid beaten up in horrific 'hate crime' attack

Barmaid beaten up in horrific 'hate crime' attack

A barmaid was left with a broken eye socket and fractured temple after being repeatedly punched in a suspected hate crime because of her sexuality.

Evans ready for biggest month of his life

Evans ready for biggest month of his life

Eighteen-year-old Mote squash player James Evans is ready for the biggest month of his life.

Winger Hill joins Merstham

Winger Hill joins Merstham

Rory Hill has moved on from Maidstone and linked up with former United team-mate Fabio Saraiva at Merstham.

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