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'I forgot I'd been married four times, after 10 strokes'

'I forgot I'd been married four times, after 10 strokes'

An 82-year-old has written a book using just one finger to type telling of his battle with ill health.

Shoplifter threatened to stab security guards

Shoplifter threatened to stab security guards

A prolific shoplifter who hit two high street chemists has been jailed after threatening to stab staff who confronted him.

Gardener's 100-mile wheelbarrow push

Gardener's 100-mile wheelbarrow push

A volunteer who helps the homeless has completed a 100-mile challenge of pushing a wheelbarrow for charity.

Moped rider airlifted to hospital after crash

Moped rider airlifted to hospital after crash

A 55-year-old man was airlifted to hospital after suffering serious injuries in a road collision.

Why Hadler got his chance

Why Hadler got his chance

Maidstone manager Hakan Hayrettin remains torn between his two goalkeepers after recalling Tom Hadler.

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Road closed after serious crash

Road closed after serious crash

Police have closed a road following reports of a serious crash.

Hak: The best we've played

Hak: The best we've played

Hakan Hayrettin felt Maidstone produced their best performance of the season in defeat.

'When I first started I was the only white guy in the room'

'When I first started I was the only white guy in the room'

A producer has shared his experience of proving himself in a genre of music normally associated with black artists.

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Woman did 70,000 steps a day during anorexia battle

Woman did 70,000 steps a day during anorexia battle

A 23-year-old has described how she would 'push friends and family away' whilst fighting an eating disorder for four years.

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Report: Oldaker sinks Stones at the death

Report: Oldaker sinks Stones at the death

Former Gillingham midfielder Darren Oldaker scored a last-gasp winner as Maidstone lost to National League leaders Chesterfield.

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Car smashes into pedestrian crossing

Car smashes into pedestrian crossing

Police and paramedics were called after a car crashed into a pedestrian crossing.

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Maserati thieves jailed after police chase

Maserati thieves jailed after police chase

Two men have been sent to prison after a stolen luxury car was pursued by police as it weaved "recklessly and dangerously" through a Kent town.

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M20 closed after car and lorry collide

M20 closed after car and lorry collide

There were delays on the M20 following a collision involving a car and lorry.

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Football fixtures and results

Football fixtures and results

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

'Work as hard as you possibly can'

'Work as hard as you possibly can'

Hakan Hayrettin is searching for consistency as Maidstone prepare to face National League leaders Chesterfield.

Fears of 75% drop in trade during 'nightmare' roadworks

Fears of 75% drop in trade during 'nightmare' roadworks

Residents and businesses have criticised “nightmare” gas maintenance works which have shut a bridge and three roads.

Trio named in British team for Worlds bid

Trio named in British team for Worlds bid

Kent's men's gymnastics heroes are going for gold again after getting the call-up for next month's World Championships.

'Her Majesty flew home in the same aircraft as casualties from Afghanistan'

'Her Majesty flew home in the same aircraft as casualties from Afghanistan'

An honorary chaplain to the Queen has spoken of the emotion of taking part in Her Majesty's funeral procession.

Awards to celebrate young role models

Awards to celebrate young role models

A scheme is looking to recognise a young person who has made an impact in their local neighbourhood.

Olympian Eddie the Eagle still ski-jumping at 58

Olympian Eddie the Eagle still ski-jumping at 58

Eddie the Eagle is inspiring others to get fit – 34 years after his record-breaking Olympic adventure.

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