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Stones v Angels off due to Covid

Stones v Angels off due to Covid

Covid is back in the Maidstone squad, with Saturday's New Year derby against Tonbridge the latest game postponed.

Stones game off after Covid case

Stones game off after Covid case

Maidstone’s National South game at Eastbourne Borough tomorrow has been postponed due to a positive Covid test in the home camp.

The lost pubs of Maidstone

The lost pubs of Maidstone

It's a matter of time until you're back in your local, we promise. Until then spare a thought for those who have loved and lost their beloved pubs.

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Bride and groom 'do a runner' on wedding day

Bride and groom 'do a runner' on wedding day

A couple celebrated their wedding by going for a 7km run, before returning to a 'reception' of coffee and a mince pie.

Ward: I'd love to get involved again

Ward: I'd love to get involved again

Jim Ward is fighting fit two years on from a heart attack and isn’t quite ready to call time on his football career.

Flood alerts across three parts of Kent

Flood alerts across three parts of Kent

The Environment Agency has issued flood alerts for three areas in Kent after heavy rainfall overnight.

Football fixtures and results

Football fixtures and results

All the week's football fixtures and results, including the Boxing Day matches.

'Thinking of you, Rodger'

'Thinking of you, Rodger'

In the season of goodwill, a community has rallied around with gifts for a much-loved homeless man who had to be taken to hospital.

'When you get to the ground we're just playing football'

'When you get to the ground we're just playing football'

Christie Pattisson says Maidstone players put Covid out of their minds on the football pitch.

Wooden workshop destroyed in fire

Wooden workshop destroyed in fire

Three fire engines had to be sent to put out a fire which destroyed a wooden structure in a rural lane.

M20 closed London bound for more lorries

M20 closed London bound for more lorries

The M20 is closed London bound to increase capacity for lorries to wait before crossing the Channel.

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The effect of the travel ban on our food industry

The effect of the travel ban on our food industry

With a huge backlog of lorries, research shows the French travel ban will have a knock-on effect on the food industry until after Christmas.

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Frome: Not safe to play FA Trophy tie

Frome: Not safe to play FA Trophy tie

Frome won’t travel to Maidstone for tonight’s FA Trophy tie - but say they aren’t withdrawing from the competition.

Yellow weather warning for heavy rain

Yellow weather warning for heavy rain

A yellow weather warning across the south for heavy rainfall has been updated and no longer includes Kent.

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CCTV appeal after attempted break-in

CCTV appeal after attempted break-in

Police are looking to speak to a group of men who may have information after an attempted burglary at a business.

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More tests made available after surge in bookings

More tests made available after surge in bookings

More Covid-19 testing appointments have been made available across the county after slots became severely limited following the lockdown announcement.

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Panel's damning verdict on National League board

Panel's damning verdict on National League board

An independent committee set up to review the National League’s distribution of lottery funding have reached a damning verdict.

Parking restrictions relaxed across town

Parking restrictions relaxed across town

A council has eased parking restrictions for residents after a surge in demand for spaces as more people work from home.

Do you want us to pull out?

Do you want us to pull out?

Maidstone’s FA Trophy opponents have criticised the FA in an open letter over the scheduling of their third-round tie.

The night of Watling's wonders

The night of Watling's wonders

It’s 40 years today since the great FA Cup second-round trilogy between Gillingham and Maidstone was settled.

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