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Train service disruption after blaze breaks out near tracks

Train service disruption after blaze breaks out near tracks

A train service had been suspended, causing major disruption for rail users.

Seaside paddling pool to shut for a year for makeover

Seaside paddling pool to shut for a year for makeover

A paddling pool will not reopen until next summer as it undergoes upgrades as part of a town centre’s £20 million regeneration scheme.

Nigel Farage to visit Kent ahead of local elections

Nigel Farage to visit Kent ahead of local elections

Reform UK’s leader is due to speak at an event in the county ahead of this year’s local elections.

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Long rush-hour delays after town centre crash

Long rush-hour delays after town centre crash

Motorists have been facing long tailbacks after an accident this evening.

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Questions over funding promised to improve town centre traffic

Questions over funding promised to improve town centre traffic

KCC has been criticised for a ‘calamitous waste’ of £14m supposed to have been spent improving a town’s road junctions.

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District side have silverware in their sights

District side have silverware in their sights

Maidstone District under-14 girls have thrived under new coach Graeme Risby - and now have the chance to lift a trophy this summer.

‘He’s the best goalkeeper in this league’

‘He’s the best goalkeeper in this league’

Maidstone boss George Elokobi rates Alexis Andre Jr as the best goalkeeper in National League South.

Pro duo show their support

Pro duo show their support

Youngsters displayed their skills to a champion audience when pros Sean Noakes and Louis Greene attended Snodland Amateur Boxing Club’s latest show.

‘We just belong together’: Widow and widower get married again at 90

‘We just belong together’: Widow and widower get married again at 90

A “deliriously happy” couple who never expected to wed again have said “I do” once more and tied the knot after meeting later in life.

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Victory for campaigners as daily bus service introduced for estate

Victory for campaigners as daily bus service introduced for estate

A daily bus service is being introduced to help people living on the outskirts of a main town into the centre.

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Roy’s boys do it again!

Roy’s boys do it again!

Maidstone United were deserved winners in the Kent Merit Under-15 Boys Cup Final on Sunday.

Stunning free-kick ‘deserved to win any cup final’

Stunning free-kick ‘deserved to win any cup final’

Maidstone United deservedly triumphed in an excellent Kent Merit Under-14 Boys Cup Final at Holm Park on Sunday.

‘Extremely brilliant, amazing’ - Stones boss a happy man

‘Extremely brilliant, amazing’ - Stones boss a happy man

Manager George Elokobi enjoyed everything about Maidstone’s win at Hampton & Richmond on Saturday.

Report: Long wait over as away goals flow for Stones

Report: Long wait over as away goals flow for Stones

Maidstone ended their away goal drought with a comprehensive win at Hampton & Richmond.

Shopping centre slammed after food stores hit with poor hygiene ratings

Shopping centre slammed after food stores hit with poor hygiene ratings

Business owners have hit out at shopping centre bosses over claims of widespread mice infestation and poor building maintenance.

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Controversial road closure completed after three years

Controversial road closure completed after three years

Kent County Council has completed a permanent closure of one arm at a key junction - ending residents‘ hopes the closure might be reversed.

Hunt for two suspects after man stabbed in hand

Hunt for two suspects after man stabbed in hand

Police are looking for two suspects after a man was stabbed in the hand.

‘I needed mobility scooter and stairlift but was still denied blue badge’

‘I needed mobility scooter and stairlift but was still denied blue badge’

Another cancer patient has come forward to explain how he was turned down for a blue badge despite having a series of major medical issues.

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Football fixtures and results

Football fixtures and results

Catch up with all the week’s football fixtures and results here.

Kyprianou ‘super grateful’ for Stones reception

Kyprianou ‘super grateful’ for Stones reception

Harry Kyprianou felt the love from Maidstone fans after making his comeback from a long-term foot injury.

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