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‘Flasher’ accused of stabbing police officer with scissors while resisting arrest

‘Flasher’ accused of stabbing police officer with scissors while resisting arrest

A suspected flasher allegedly tried to kill a police officer by "ferociously and repeatedly" stabbing him with a pair of large scissors.

Consultation begins over controversial plans for thousands of homes

Consultation begins over controversial plans for thousands of homes

A council has promised consultation on garden village plans but has upset residents’ groups who were barred from a briefing.

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Work begins on 42-home development near hospital

Work begins on 42-home development near hospital

Building has started for new housing which was approved despite concerns it would lead to traffic problems near a hospital.

Apology after mascot abused by away fans

Apology after mascot abused by away fans

Maidstone United’s weekend opponents have apologised after reports their fans aimed abuse at a young mascot.

Robshaw helps England to glory

Robshaw helps England to glory

Lee Robshaw helped England’s visually impaired rugby team to glory in their home tournament.

School to be expanded to cope with rise in demand

School to be expanded to cope with rise in demand

A large increase in pre-school aged children in a village has led to plans to expand a primary school.

Police warning after eight motorbikes stolen in one week

Police warning after eight motorbikes stolen in one week

Officers are urging homeowners and residents to make sure their garages and sheds are locked up after a spate of motorcycle thefts.

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Hawkins not deflated after falling at final hurdle again

Hawkins not deflated after falling at final hurdle again

Ditton’s Barry Hawkins won’t let his latest near miss diminish his determination to win one of snooker’s Triple Crown events.

New bus service linking town to Bluewater for festive season

New bus service linking town to Bluewater for festive season

Shoppers will be able to use a new bus to get to Bluewater during the Christmas period.

‘The first one was a perfectly good goal’

‘The first one was a perfectly good goal’

George Elokobi was adamant the first of Matt Rush’s two disallowed goals should have stood in Maidstone’s draw with St Albans.

Report: Frustration for Stones in home draw

Report: Frustration for Stones in home draw

Returning striker Matt Rush had two goals ruled out as Maidstone were held by struggling St Albans.

Striker Rush rejoins Maidstone

Striker Rush rejoins Maidstone

Maidstone have brought another former player back to the Gallagher Stadium.

‘The time for action is now’ over spread of HMOs

‘The time for action is now’ over spread of HMOs

Action needs to be taken to prevent the spread of unchecked Houses of Multiple Occupancy applications, say councillors.

‘It takes a big man to go back on his previous decision’

‘It takes a big man to go back on his previous decision’

Sol Wanjau-Smith was never going to burn his bridges with Maidstone United.

‘No one should endure this’: Family’s stark warning after tragic death of dog on golf course

‘No one should endure this’: Family’s stark warning after tragic death of dog on golf course

A heartbroken family say the life of their “beloved” pet Yorkshire terrier was “tragically cut short” after being hit by a vehicle on a golf course.

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Football fixtures and results

Football fixtures and results

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

‘Scratch the surface and this pub isn’t all it seems’

‘Scratch the surface and this pub isn’t all it seems’

The Secret Drinker was left unimpressed by a burnt meal and a waitress who seemed like she’d rather be somewhere else.

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Faster more comfortable trains on the way

Faster more comfortable trains on the way

Southeastern is taking delivery of 13 new Class 377 trains to improve its service.

Stones hoping to extend Papadopoulos loan

Stones hoping to extend Papadopoulos loan

Maidstone want to extend Antony Papadopoulos’ loan from Crawley until the end of the season.

Husband of nineties supermodel pays tribute to 'love of my life' at funeral

Husband of nineties supermodel pays tribute to 'love of my life' at funeral

A British supermodel known for her stunning looks during the height of the 90s has been laid to rest in Kent.

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