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From nut farming to county hall – the young councillor proving he has ‘true grit’

From nut farming to county hall – the young councillor proving he has ‘true grit’

He’s one of the younger members of the ruling Conservatives at county hall but Tom Cannon harbours serious ambitions in both business and politics.

MP points the way to village green status

MP points the way to village green status

A three-year campaign to have redundant farmland declared a village green will be decided soon after a date was set for a public inquiry.

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Driver took cocaine and was drinking night before smashing into parked cars

Driver took cocaine and was drinking night before smashing into parked cars

A 57-year-old man has been handed a driving ban after zooming past an off-duty police officer and crashing into parked cars.

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New ‘satellite’ school to tackle county’s SEND places shortfall

New ‘satellite’ school to tackle county’s SEND places shortfall

Plans to create a new satellite school for pupils with special educational needs on an island with a shortage of places have been welcomed.

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Stones back to work after FA Cup exploits

Stones back to work after FA Cup exploits

Maidstone boss George Elokobi loved the professionalism of his players in their comeback win over Dartford.

Car crashing into home was ‘like a bomb going off’

Car crashing into home was ‘like a bomb going off’

A traumatised mum has described the terrifying moment a car smashed through the front of her home.

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Report: Stones fight back to edge Darts

Report: Stones fight back to edge Darts

FA Cup stars Maidstone came from a goal down to beat Kent rivals Dartford at the Gallagher Stadium.

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Fans seriously hurt in FA Cup win pitch invasion

Fans seriously hurt in FA Cup win pitch invasion

Scenes of jubilation turned to horror when Maidstone United fans were seriously hurt while celebrating their FA Cup win at the weekend.

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Former councillor and mayor dies

Former councillor and mayor dies

A former councillor and town mayor with an encyclopedic knowledge of local history has been praised after his death.

Rail commuters face disruption

Rail commuters face disruption

Passengers are facing delays on the trains this morning after a power failure at a railway station.

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‘I sat in bomb shelter and feared the worst’

‘I sat in bomb shelter and feared the worst’

A councillor on a humanitarian mission to Ukraine has told how he cheated death as Russian missiles rained down around his hotel.

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‘We want someone to get us into the Football League’

‘We want someone to get us into the Football League’

Maidstone’s FA Cup windfall won’t deter co-owners Terry Casey and Oliver Ash from seeking new investment to take the club to another level.

‘A huge club’ – Elokobi’s delight as Maidstone draw Ipswich in FA Cup

‘A huge club’ – Elokobi’s delight as Maidstone draw Ipswich in FA Cup

George Elokobi is thrilled with Maidstone’s FA Cup fourth-round draw away to Premier League-chasing Ipswich Town.

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Stones miss out on Premier League tie in FA Cup draw

Stones miss out on Premier League tie in FA Cup draw

The draw has been made for the fourth round of the FA Cup - but it’s not quite the plum tie non-league Maidstone United were hoping for.

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Department store to close for major refit

Department store to close for major refit

A luxury department chain will be shutting for six months to make way for big brand changes.

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KentOnline’s team of the week

KentOnline’s team of the week

Find out who’s in KentOnline’s team of the week and vote for your star man.

Raphe on FA Cup reprieve

Raphe on FA Cup reprieve

Raphe Brown has spoken about the moment he learned of his FA Cup reprieve after Maidstone proved he was a victim of mistaken identity.

Stones striker’s tears after FA Cup scare

Stones striker’s tears after FA Cup scare

Maidstone forward Sol Wanjau-Smith was in tears after fearing his FA Cup dream was over.

‘We would get rid of traffic by McDonald’s and the monstrous hotel’

‘We would get rid of traffic by McDonald’s and the monstrous hotel’

A vision for a litter-free, greener and thriving town centre has been set out by an opposition party tired of waiting for official plans.

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Who will Maidstone United play in the FA Cup fourth round?

Who will Maidstone United play in the FA Cup fourth round?

All eyes will be on the FA Cup fourth-round draw tonight as history-making Maidstone await their next opponents.

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