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Elderly pedestrian airlifted to hospital after accident

Elderly pedestrian airlifted to hospital after accident

A man in his 80s has been seriously injured and airlifted to hospital after an accident in a town centre.

Elokobi’s faith in youth after Stones pair star

Elokobi’s faith in youth after Stones pair star

George Elokobi hailed his young players after their starring role in Maidstone’s opening-day victory.

Title-chasing Hill victorious in 250th BTCC race

Title-chasing Hill victorious in 250th BTCC race

Jake Hill closed to within three points of top spot in the British Touring Car Championship after a winning weekend at Knockhill.

‘Why do we need another coffee place? There are nine already’

‘Why do we need another coffee place? There are nine already’

The arrival of yet another coffee shop in a town centre that’s already full of similar businesses has divided opinion.

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Road closed after water main bursts

Road closed after water main bursts

A residential street had been shut while emergency repairs are carried out.

Road reopened after 10ft sinkhole filled

Road reopened after 10ft sinkhole filled

Drivers are once again able to use a residential road after a sinkhole was filled by a water company.

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Another butcher to fill shopping centre unit

Another butcher to fill shopping centre unit

A new butcher is set to open in a shopping centre unit that was once occupied by JC Rook & Sons.

Family-run portable toilet business sold

Family-run portable toilet business sold

A family firm of 50 years standing providing portable toilets has been sold.

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Lorraine’s day to remember

Lorraine’s day to remember

The head of Maidstone United’s disability section took centre stage at Wembley Stadium on Saturday.

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Frustration as junction revamp plans delayed or dropped

Frustration as junction revamp plans delayed or dropped

Kent Highways has been heavily criticised after completing only one of 10 scheduled junction improvements in four years.

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New Aldi store approved after appeal

New Aldi store approved after appeal

The German supermarket chain has been granted permission for a new out-of-town store after a planning inspector over-turned a council refusal.

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Traffic lights installed at key junction

Traffic lights installed at key junction

Work to install another set of traffic lights on a busy link road has been completed.

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Man taken to hospital after crash at junction

Man taken to hospital after crash at junction

A man was rushed to hospital after a two-car crash at a junction near a country park.

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Maidstone’s battle for Benton

Maidstone’s battle for Benton

Maidstone beat off big competition to sign Jon Benton - including from teams in the league above.

Jelf’s latest crown a pleasant surprise

Jelf’s latest crown a pleasant surprise

Maidstone powerboat racer Ben Jelf is best of British for the 17th time - but says domestic glory is an unexpected bonus this year.

A matter of time for thrilled Stones boss

A matter of time for thrilled Stones boss

George Elokobi felt Maidstone’s late goal at St Albans was coming as they enjoyed a winning start to the National League South season.

Call for lower speed limit on ‘danger zone’ village road rejected

Call for lower speed limit on ‘danger zone’ village road rejected

The county council has rejected a call for a speed camera and lower speed restrictions along a busy road despite a 1,000-strong petition.

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Report: Temi time for Stones as late goal earns win

Report: Temi time for Stones as late goal earns win

Debutant Temi Eweka scored an 89th-minute winner as Maidstone opened the National League South season with victory at St Albans.

‘Hotel can’t compete with Travelodge, so we want to turn it into flats’

‘Hotel can’t compete with Travelodge, so we want to turn it into flats’

A small hotel and B&B could be turned into flats as after owners said it was the only financially viable way forward.

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Stones land midfielder on eve of new season

Stones land midfielder on eve of new season

Maidstone have added to their ranks before the opening game of the National League South season.

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