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Kent's barristers 'down tools' in historic court boycott

Kent's barristers 'down tools' in historic court boycott

For the first time in history, barristers are to stage a boycott today in a protest against the slashing of Legal Aid fees.

Market to reopen for first time since floods

Market to reopen for first time since floods

Maidstone Market missed four dates due to the floods in the town centre.

Micro brewery pulls its first pints of winter ale

Micro brewery pulls its first pints of winter ale

A Linton-based micro brewery which launched in October has launched its first winter ale.

More homes hit by flooding

More homes hit by flooding

Firefighters pump flood water away from six homes to prevent further damage.

Ex-police chief in aid mission to typhoon-hit Phillipines

Ex-police chief in aid mission to typhoon-hit Phillipines

A former police officer is hoping to bring vital support to those surviving in primitive conditions in the wake of Typhoon Haiyan.

Stones frustrated by Hendon

Stones frustrated by Hendon

Late pressure came to nothing as Maidstone were held to a 1-1 draw by 10-man Hendon.

Use reputable companies for flood-damaged property, officers urge

Use reputable companies for flood-damaged property, officers urge

Beware of rogue traders, police warn flood-hit residents.

Academy player taking his chance

Academy player taking his chance

Seventeen-year-old academy product Dan Parkinson is justifying Maidstone’s faith in youngsters and is expected to continue his run in the side.

New flood warning as River Stour in danger of overflowing

New flood warning as River Stour in danger of overflowing

The River Stour was this afternoon put on a weather warning, meaning flooding is expected along its banks.

Tonbridge bid to keep striker on loan

Tonbridge bid to keep striker on loan

Tonbridge expect competition in their bid to extend Shamir Goodwin’s loan from Brighton.

Kent town is top destination in South East for migrants

Kent town is top destination in South East for migrants

One Kent town has been revealed as the favourite destination for Bulgarian and Romanian migrants in the region.

Yalding floods again

Yalding floods again

Residents of the village have woken up to flooded homes for the second time since Christmas.

Cats featured in the KM's column start 2014 in their new homes

Cats featured in the KM's column start 2014 in their new homes

Pets win the best prize of all - a new home - thanks to the KM and RSPCA joining forces.

Flood clean up cancelled

Flood clean up cancelled

Maidstone Council has cancelled plans for a community clean-up event following the floods.

Maidstone man wanted on recall to prison

Maidstone man wanted on recall to prison

Police are appealing for help in finding Alvin Back, who has links to Maidstone.

Bridge reopens after high winds

Bridge reopens after high winds

The QEII bridge has reopened - five hours after it was closed in high winds and battering rain.

'It really has taken over our lives'

'It really has taken over our lives'

A family who vowed to live 12 months using only British products have told of the highs and lows... and what are the most difficult things to buy.

Christmas floods: 'We've learned lessons'

Christmas floods: 'We've learned lessons'

A council has admitted communication could have been better as thousands of homes were flooded or without power over Christmas.

Looting fears bring extra police response

Looting fears bring extra police response

Extra officers are patrolling the village of Yalding after residents feared vulnerable homes could be targetted by thieves.

Ex-Grenadier Guard jailed after downloading vile child images

Ex-Grenadier Guard jailed after downloading vile child images

A former Grenadier Guard who served his country in Northern Ireland downloaded thousands of images of child abuse, including the worst possible kind.

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