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Maidstone v Macclesfield - top 10 pictures

Maidstone v Macclesfield - top 10 pictures

Matthew Walker captured the action as Stones shocked the Silkmen to march on in the FA Cup.

Door open for Doyle

Door open for Doyle

Harry Wheeler says the door is open for Jack Doyle to return to Maidstone.

Motorway closure this weekend

Motorway closure this weekend

Work to replace a footbridge will close a motorway for four miles this weekend.

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Council wanted to reject flats plans on old library site

Council wanted to reject flats plans on old library site

A proposed housing development inspired by a town's paper-making history was set to be rejected by councillors for not providing any affordable homes.

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Driver rescued from flooded car

Driver rescued from flooded car

Firefighters had to save a driver whose car started flooding when he became stuck in a water-filled ditch.

Hundreds fall silent to remember fallen soldiers

Hundreds fall silent to remember fallen soldiers

Hundreds of people helped mark the centenary of the end of the First World War during a town centre ceremony.

How the Armistice was reported in 1918

How the Armistice was reported in 1918

The KM's archives reveal how news of peace breaking out was greeted in Kent as the First World War ended.

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Flood warning issued after heavy rainfall

Flood warning issued after heavy rainfall

A flood warning for the River Medway has been issued following heavy rainfall.

Supermarket chooses Kent to test new way of helping disabled shoppers

Supermarket chooses Kent to test new way of helping disabled shoppers

A supermarket has trained its 800 staff in helping customers with dementia and autism as the UK prepares for Purple Tuesday.

Reaction: Row sparks Stones comeback

Reaction: Row sparks Stones comeback

Harry Wheeler told how a dressing-room row was the catalyst for Maidstone’s FA Cup first-round fightback against Macclesfield.

Report: Stones shock Silkmen

Report: Stones shock Silkmen

Maidstone came from a goal down to knock League 2 Macclesfield out of the FA Cup.

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Man dies after being hit by car

Man dies after being hit by car

A man in his 40s has died after he was hit by a car.

Serious incident shuts street

Serious incident shuts street

A town centre road was sealed off by police after a man was injured and seen lying in the middle of the street.

Arrests made after crash on slip road

Arrests made after crash on slip road

Two van drivers have been arrested after a head on crash on a slip road caused the M20 to be shut this morning.

Coxheath set for 210 more homes

Coxheath set for 210 more homes

Affordable homes and public open space are promised as part of a proposed housing package.

Benefit fraudster avoids jail

Benefit fraudster avoids jail

A mother of three has been spared an immediate jail term, despite swindling £15,500.

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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.

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