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Armed police surround flat over 'knife threats to kill'

Armed police surround flat over 'knife threats to kill'

UPDATED: A man has been charged after armed police were scrambled to a flat amid reports a knifeman was making threats to kill.

Two men killed in village crash

Two men killed in village crash

A driver and his passenger have died in a crash early this morning that closed a country road for almost nine hours.

Child locked in car in Vinters Park

Child locked in car in Vinters Park

The fire service have been called to Alkhom Road in Vinters Park to rescue a child from a car.

Maidstone power cut closes business in the Mall Chequers

Maidstone power cut closes business in the Mall Chequers

More than 500 businesses and homes in the centre of Maidstone were left without electricity this morning.

Police helicopter hunts down suspect in Allington

Police helicopter hunts down suspect in Allington

A police helicopter was used to help hunt down a wanted man on suspicion of numerous offences.

Cyril still going strong on 74 not out

Cyril still going strong on 74 not out

Busy Cyril Davey still plays, coaches and umpires cricket – aged 74.

Saunders may make Watt wait

Saunders may make Watt wait

Captain Steve Watt may have to wait for a place in the Maidstone team.

Watt restless as team-mates deliver in his absence

Watt restless as team-mates deliver in his absence

Steve Watt had an uncomfortable flight home on Tuesday night – but it was nothing to do with turbulence.

Conman used illness to steal from elderly woman

Conman used illness to steal from elderly woman

A conman stole almost £2,000 from a pensioner after he stopped her for directions to Maidstone Hospital

Four rescued from two trapped vehicles after crash

Four rescued from two trapped vehicles after crash

Four men have been freed by firefighters after being trapped following an early-morning crash in Tunbridge Wells.

Son uses dad's ashes in tattoo tribute

Son uses dad's ashes in tattoo tribute

A grieving son has found an unusual way to remember his dearly departed dad - he’s had his ashes made into a tattoo.

Tonbridge boss expecting testing time

Tonbridge boss expecting testing time

Tonbridge start the season at home to Boreham Wood with manager Tommy Warrilow admitting he is braced for nine difficult months.

Southeastern service from Ashford International to London Victoria

Southeastern service from Ashford International to London Victoria

A signal failure between Bearsted and Lenham station caussed delays on the Southeastern service from Ashford International to London Victoria.

Police and fire fighters attend car fire in Penenden Heath

Police and fire fighters attend car fire in Penenden Heath

Police and fire fighters attended a car fire on Penenden Heath Road just after midnight.

The wait is over as students collect A-level results

The wait is over as students collect A-level results

With the rustle of one small envelope, futures were determined. A-level students finally got to find out if all their hard work had paid off

Racist sign in shop window

Racist sign in shop window

A photograph of a racist sign which is reported to come from a shop in Crowborough has sparked outrage on Twitter.

Three people taken to hospital after serious crash

Three people taken to hospital after serious crash

Three people were taken to hospital following a serious crash on the M20 this morning.

Two hurt after multi-vehicle M20 pile-up

Two hurt after multi-vehicle M20 pile-up

The M20 was partly shut and two injured people taken to hospital after a multi-vehicle pile-up on the M20 today.

Grass fire in Detling

Grass fire in Detling

Fire fighters from Maidstone station attended a grass fire in Detling earlier today.

Police release pictures of bank card theft suspects

Police release pictures of bank card theft suspects

The police have released an image of two women they would like to speak to in connection with bank card thefts in Maidstone and Ashford.

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