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Town's forgotten past as world-famous gin-maker

Town's forgotten past as world-famous gin-maker

Centuries ago Kent was at the centre of gin production with a tipple favoured by Napoleon - now one couple are trying to revive that legacy.

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Zane's Wimbledon glory

Zane's Wimbledon glory

Maidstone tennis player Zane Cheeseman finally experienced the winning feeling at Wimbledon - not once but twice.

Hak: That's more like it

Hak: That's more like it

Hakan Hayrettin saw the Maidstone he knows in their late win over Torquay.

Future of 226-year-old jewellers uncertain as shop goes on market for £500k

Future of 226-year-old jewellers uncertain as shop goes on market for £500k

The future of a centuries-old jewellers is uncertain after the building it occupies was put up for sale.

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Delays after train hits iron bar on track

Delays after train hits iron bar on track

Rail services were delayed after a train struck an iron bar on the track this afternoon.

Plans could see County Hall become tourist attraction

Plans could see County Hall become tourist attraction

People can visit iconic seats of power such as the Houses of Parliament, so why not County Hall? Offering tours of KCC's HQ is being considered.

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Report: Sub Alabi wins it for Stones

Report: Sub Alabi wins it for Stones

Substitute James Alabi scored a late winner as Maidstone beat Torquay at the Gallagher.

Man who disappeared on dog walk found

Man who disappeared on dog walk found

Police have thanked the public for their help finding a missing 33-year-old.

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Stones make loan signing

Stones make loan signing

Maidstone have moved for a new central defender after conceding nine goals in their past two games.

Burglar caught after tattoo gives him away

Burglar caught after tattoo gives him away

A prolific burglar who targeted a snooker club and bowls club has been jailed after police his recognisable neck tattoo gave him away.

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Vigil for punter killed outside 'second home' pub

Vigil for punter killed outside 'second home' pub

Dozens of people gathered to let off a lantern and hold a vigil after a dad-of-six was killed outside his "second home" pub.

Football fixtures and results

Football fixtures and results

Catch up with this week's football results and fixtures for our teams and beyond here.

Horse-riding dream comes true at 78

Horse-riding dream comes true at 78

A pensioner has been granted a lifelong wish in memory of her brother.

How Sol will take next step

How Sol will take next step

Summer signing Sol Wanjau-Smith can’t wait to get going in the National League after throwing himself into life in Maidstone.

Flisher calls it a day

Flisher calls it a day

Former Maidstone favourite Alex Flisher has announced his retirement from football, aged just 30.

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Bungling moped thief went wrong way at roundabout

Bungling moped thief went wrong way at roundabout

Police have appealed for dashcam footage after a bungling thief rode a moped the wrong way around a roundabout.

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Low-flying plane circles town for an hour

Low-flying plane circles town for an hour

Confused onlookers watched on as a low-flying plane from Gatwick looped around a Kent town numerous times.

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Dad dies after pub attack

Dad dies after pub attack

Tributes have been paid to a father-of-six who died in hospital days after being attacked outside a town centre pub.

Construction starts on new Lidl

Construction starts on new Lidl

Work has started on merging a DIY store with a well-known supermarket branch.

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Compassionate Community Awards returns

Compassionate Community Awards returns

A scheme which aims to celebrate and reward local unsung heroes is back again for its third year.

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