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Driver who died from alcohol poisoning to donate liver

Driver who died from alcohol poisoning to donate liver

The liver of a driver who died with an alcohol level "in the fatal range" will be donated to help others.

Maidstone's new £2 million bowling centre to open its doors on August 6

Maidstone's new £2 million bowling centre to open its doors on August 6

A £2 million bowling centre will open its doors for the first time on Tuesday, August 6.

Bids for 'new' grammar school move a step closer

Bids for 'new' grammar school move a step closer

Two rival plans for a 'new' grammar school in Kent are set to go head to head... with bids sent to the government.

Man crushed in car by falling tree

Man crushed in car by falling tree

A man has been seriously hurt when a large tree plunged onto four parked cars - leaving him trapped inside his vehicle.

Former QPR defender training with Tonbridge

Former QPR defender training with Tonbridge

Former QPR defender Gary Borrowdale is training with Tonbridge and is set to play in friendlies for the club.

Mystery as man found hurt in road

Mystery as man found hurt in road

A police investigation has been launched after a man was discovered injured in a road in the early hours today.

Powerboat racer proves he's the best

Powerboat racer proves he's the best

Teenager Ben Jelf is the most successful British powerboat junior of all time after winning the European Championships for the third year running.

Shaw already preparing for Rio 2016

Shaw already preparing for Rio 2016

Bryony Shaw’s confirmed she is already preparing to race for gold at the sunny shorelines of Rio 2016.

Watt chosen as Stones captain

Watt chosen as Stones captain

Defender Steve Watt has been named as Maidstone’s new captain ahead of the club’s pre-season trip to France.

Winger Hill stakes place in Stones team

Winger Hill stakes place in Stones team

Winger Rory Hill staked his claim for a place in the Maidstone United team with a wonder goal against Ebbsfleet.

M26 section reopens after car hits lamppost

M26 section reopens after car hits lamppost

A stretch of the M26 has reopened after a vehicle hit a lamp column, which later fell down.

Police say stay safe at this year's river festival

Police say stay safe at this year's river festival

Have fun at the River Festival in Maidstone, but keep out of the water, urge police

Poodle in pews with parish pets

Poodle in pews with parish pets

Pets treated to church service in Boughton Monchelsea, Maidstone

Headcorn lady is celebrating life stammer free

Headcorn lady is celebrating life stammer free

It’s an ability that most people take for granted but without it life can become a constant source of frustration.

Folk celebrations in Maidstone village

Folk celebrations in Maidstone village

Villagers headed to the first Loose Folk Day at the weekend

Holborough residents discuss community issues

Holborough residents discuss community issues

Anti social behaviour and other issues were top of the agenda at a police meeting with residents of the Holborough estate near Snodland

A loose tyre caused tailbacks on the M20

A loose tyre caused tailbacks on the M20

Police had to close a lane of the M20 when a tyre came loose today

Boy found hurt after 'assault'

Boy found hurt after 'assault'

Witnesses are being sought today after a 16-year-old boy claimed he was attacked in Maidstone.

Police charge teen with possession of drugs

Police charge teen with possession of drugs

An 18-year-old was charged with possession of cannabis as a result of a day of action in Marden

MP shoots down airport expansion bid

MP shoots down airport expansion bid

A Kent MP has blasted expansion plans unveiled by Gatwick airport today, claiming a second runway would blight homes in the county.

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