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An officer with Kent Police is seen placing a man with an obstructed face into the back of a police vehicle. The man with the obstructed face has just been arrested. The police officer is wearing a full black uniform with the label 'police' on the back.

Man wielding fire extinguisher arrested in Maidstone

Officers detain a man who reportedly used a fire extinguisher to break windows.

Linden Kemkaran stands on a staircase and holds the bannister with one hand. She is wearing a blue suit jacket and smiling at the camera. Behind her the staircase is covered in a red carpet and a grandfather clock stands on a landing area.

Reform UK councillors select new leader in Kent

The party now has 57 councillors, after the Conservatives were wiped out in May's local election.

An underground tunnel. There are short, wooden benches either side and lights near the ceiling.

The underground school tunnels used during WW2

An man with a long, grey and white beard. He has white hair and is sitting in front of a red wall.

Man killed after 'long-standing grudge' - jury told

Stephen Castle, 59, from Matfield, is charged with the murder of 54-year-old Wayne Woodgate.

A Southeastern train at a station platform.

New Southeastern timetables to be rolled out

Southeastern says from 18 May there will be a new timetable, which will impact trains in Kent.

A man in a black and green Asda uniform. He is wearing a green lanyard and is standing by a river. There is a stone bridge behind him with lots of cars.

Asda employee saves man from drowning in river

The worker was on his break when he heard somebody shouting from the River Medway.

Fourteen people, some are in dark jackets and hairnets while others are in chef jackets and hats, standing and smiling for a picture.

Trust shortlisted for food waste initiative award

Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust is shortlisted for the national award from Letsrecycle.com.

Image of Briony Thompson looking directly at the camera in the town centre in Maidstone. She has dark long hair with a fringe and is wearing heart-shaped colourful glasses.

What matters to Kent voters in the local elections

Residents in Maidstone are speaking out about what matters to them, from potholes to libraries.

A mugshot of a man wearing a grey hoodie. He has medium length curly hair.

Man who snatched bag from dog walker, 92, jailed

Jerry Maughan made a fuss of the pensioner’s dog before stealing her handbag, police say.