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Man and woman freed from car after crash

Man and woman freed from car after crash

Two people were taken to hospital after being freed by firefighters after a two-car crash.

An ATM in Borough Green was tampered with overnight, say police

An ATM in Borough Green was tampered with overnight, say police

Police are investigating an attempted raid in Borough Green last night.

High winds bring down Maidstone Christmas lights

High winds bring down Maidstone Christmas lights

Less than a week after Maidstone’s Christmas lights were switched on, some are already being taken down after they became unhinged.

Water heater ignites in Tonbridge house fire

Water heater ignites in Tonbridge house fire

Firefighters were called to a Tonbridge home last night, after a blaze began in the bathroom

Appeal after Good Samaritan beaten in "vicious attack"

Appeal after Good Samaritan beaten in "vicious attack"

Police are appealing for witnesses after a teenager was assaulted for intervening in an argument in Sevenoaks

Hospital charity facing eviction

Hospital charity facing eviction

Maidstone Hospital has confirmed it is considering plans to move its own League of Friends shop to make way for other businesses.

Man assaulted in Tunbridge Wells

Man assaulted in Tunbridge Wells

Police are urging people to come forward if they have information on an assault which left a man with cracked ribs and a fractured jaw.

Several drivers were caught out in a speed enforcement day around Maidstone

Several drivers were caught out in a speed enforcement day around Maidstone

Drivers were caught speeding in a police operation around Maidstone during national Road Safety Week this week.

Tie Rack to exit high street

Tie Rack to exit high street

Retailer Tie Rack is closing 44 stores across the UK by the end of the year, including one in Kent.

Man arrested as flats evacuated for gas leak

Man arrested as flats evacuated for gas leak

People were evacuated from their homes and a man arrested after a strong smell of gas was reported from flats.

Woman found badly hurt in car park

Woman found badly hurt in car park

A man has been arrested after a 29-year-old woman was discovered with a suspected broken nose in a town centre car park.

Marathon effort as hundreds reach the finish line

Marathon effort as hundreds reach the finish line

A total of 350 athletes completed the A20 Paths ‘n' Downs Marathon and Half-Marathon on Sunday.

Hairdressers for sale

Hairdressers for sale

The owners of a well-known high street salon are selling up.

Jailed for 18 years: 'Complete monster' who raped young boys

Jailed for 18 years: 'Complete monster' who raped young boys

An 'abhorrent' beast who plied boys with alcohol and cigarettes before raping them has been jailed for 18 years.

One farming attraction takes in animals made homeless by the closure of another

One farming attraction takes in animals made homeless by the closure of another

Maidstone's Kent Life is to rehome three animals from another farm visitor site in the county.

Smoke seen all over Maidstone after garage fire in Penenden Heath

Smoke seen all over Maidstone after garage fire in Penenden Heath

A fire has broken out in Penenden Heath in a garage that borders two houses.

Special constables visit second hand shops

Special constables visit second hand shops

Special constables visited 24 shops specialising in second hand goods on Saturday.

Driver dies in crash with tractor

Driver dies in crash with tractor

A 29-year-old man has died after his car crashed with a tractor.

Hospital flawed but not to blame for baby death

Hospital flawed but not to blame for baby death

Staff at Maidstone Hospital told the parents of a fitting newborn baby that she had hiccups, an inquest heard.

A new homeware store is set to open tomorrow

A new homeware store is set to open tomorrow

Homeware from The Range will be on sale in Maidstone from tomorrow

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