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Dead horse dumped at roadside

Dead horse dumped at roadside

A dead horse has been left dumped at the side of the road for three days. WARNING: Graphic content.

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Councillors risk appeal costs to save ancient woodland

Councillors risk appeal costs to save ancient woodland

Councillors have gone against the advice of planning officers to refuse a controversial application - but their decision my not be allowed to stand.

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Reindeers axed from Christmas Market

Reindeers axed from Christmas Market

Live reindeer have been axed by organisers of a Christmas market after visitors voiced concerns after covert filming caught animals being abused.

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Award-winning photographer captures the faces of cancer

Award-winning photographer captures the faces of cancer

A hard-hitting diagnosis of breast cancer did nothing to derail a photographer as she captured the emotions caged by those afflicted by the disease.

Football results and fixtures

Football results and fixtures

Catch up with all the latest scores for our teams here.

Jay should have taken Macc job

Jay should have taken Macc job

Jack Paxman feels former Maidstone boss Jay Saunders should have taken the Macclesfield job last summer.

We have a great chance

We have a great chance

Harry Wheeler believes Maidstone have a great chance of beating Macclesfield in the FA Cup first round but still makes the Silkmen favourites.

Council apologises for magazine blunder

Council apologises for magazine blunder

A council's magazine dedicated to Remembrance Day has been criticised for using silhouettes of soldiers from the wrong era.

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Two packages thrown over prison wall

Two packages thrown over prison wall

Police were called to a prison after two packages were thrown over the walls.

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Two councils attack each other in court

Two councils attack each other in court

The legal case between two local authorities will now continue as Maidstone council secures permission to seek a judicial review.

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Ambulance trust remains in special measures

Ambulance trust remains in special measures

The ambulance trust serving Kent has been told it requires improvement following its latest inspection and remains in special measures.

Man charged with car theft

Man charged with car theft

Detectives have charged a man after a stolen car was found containing multiple number plates.

More motorway misery after crash

More motorway misery after crash

An accident blocked one lane of the M20 in an area already blighted by roadworks.

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George's Tunnel vision

George's Tunnel vision

George McLennan feared he was going to miss his Maidstone comeback after traffic chaos on the M25 on Saturday.

The night Stones didn't make it

The night Stones didn't make it

The strangest night of Jack Paxman’s Maidstone career occurred against FA Cup opponents Macclesfield last season.

Home care services 'at risk'

Home care services 'at risk'

Vital home care services for around 160 vulnerable people across could be disrupted amid fears about the future of a major provider.

It will be a dull start to Christmas for Maidstone this year

It will be a dull start to Christmas for Maidstone this year

'Tis the season to be miserable, as town sacrifices Christmas lights ceremonies.

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Thousands of poppies cover museum

Thousands of poppies cover museum

A project to mark 100 years since the end of the First World War has been launched at a town centre museum.

Van crashes into telegraph pole

Van crashes into telegraph pole

A road was sealed off on bonfire night after a van crashed into a telegraph pole.

Cyclist involved in crash

Cyclist involved in crash

Police are at the scene of a crash involving a cyclist and a van.

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