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Stones legend Butler’s FA Cup third-round memories

Stones legend Butler’s FA Cup third-round memories

It’s 36 years since Maidstone United last played in the FA Cup third round - and their No.10 that day remembers it well.

‘We should be protecting ancient woodland not being party to destroying it’

‘We should be protecting ancient woodland not being party to destroying it’

A council’s cabinet members have ignored the wishes of the majority of its members not to extend a ragstone quarry into ancient woodland.

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Three-way traffic lights cause ‘chaos’ along hospital route

Three-way traffic lights cause ‘chaos’ along hospital route

Roadworks near a hospital, which are set to last more than two weeks, are causing delays for drivers.

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Remembering the last time Maidstone played Stevenage

Remembering the last time Maidstone played Stevenage

Anything is possible in the FA Cup as Maidstone get ready to face Stevenage again - just ask Frannie Collin.

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Stones FA Cup hero suspended for Stevenage

Stones FA Cup hero suspended for Stevenage

The man who fired Maidstone through to the FA Cup third round will have to watch from the stands this weekend.

The UK’s most expensive pothole is in Kent and has cost £4.25m

The UK’s most expensive pothole is in Kent and has cost £4.25m

A pothole in Kent costing millions of pounds is the most expensive the UK has seen in more than a decade.

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Woman dies after collapsing at Dunelm store

Woman dies after collapsing at Dunelm store

A homeware store was shut after a woman died after collapsing inside, the ambulance service has confirmed.

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Happy new year for Elokobi

Happy new year for Elokobi

George Elokobi described Maidstone’s victory over Tonbridge as an excellent performance.

Report: Derby delight for Maidstone

Report: Derby delight for Maidstone

Two goals in seven minutes before half-time gave Maidstone victory over Tonbridge at the Gallagher Stadium.

‘I was too embarrassed to admit I needed help’

‘I was too embarrassed to admit I needed help’

A 49-year-old who recently became homeless says he was “too embarrassed” to ask for help after his mental health rapidly declined.

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‘There’s still room for a pub round the back if anyone wants it’

‘There’s still room for a pub round the back if anyone wants it’

An empty unit earmarked for a replacement pub eight years after its predecessor was torn down to make way for a convenience store is still available.

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Brave Tony, 9, to receive New Year Honour

Brave Tony, 9, to receive New Year Honour

More than 20 people from Kent have been recognised by King Charles III for their work – including a nine-year-old double amputee.

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Bosses on New Year derby

Bosses on New Year derby

Maidstone and Tonbridge do it all again at the Gallagher Stadium on New Year’s Day.

Ethan’s overseas adventures

Ethan’s overseas adventures

What a year it’s been for young Maidstone rider Ethan Sparks after success in two overseas series.

Villagers among those hit by power outages

Villagers among those hit by power outages

Power has been restored in a number of areas after outages in the likes of Maidstone, Faversham and Medway.

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Rock and pop legend to join Jools’ Annual Hootenanny

Rock and pop legend to join Jools’ Annual Hootenanny

A televised New Year’s Eve show, which was filmed in Kent, has revealed its star-studded lineup.

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‘He made a guess and I got a second yellow’

‘He made a guess and I got a second yellow’

Maidstone defender Raphe Brown has accused the officials of guesswork following his mistaken-identity dismissal.

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Football fixtures and results

Football fixtures and results

Catch up with all the week’s football fixtures and results here.

‘Making staff pay £600 for parking is unfair’

‘Making staff pay £600 for parking is unfair’

Landlords of a shopping complex have been labelled greedy after businesses were told their staff would need to pay £50 a month for parking.

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High winds tear down scaffolding and cancel lights trail

High winds tear down scaffolding and cancel lights trail

A castle’s ticketed Christmas light display has been cancelled due to poor weather conditions, while damage was caused to a shopping centre.

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