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RAF gunner turned Savile Row tailor turns 100

RAF gunner turned Savile Row tailor turns 100

A group of Air Cadets joined a former RAF gunner as he celebrated his centenary.

‘Before video games Kent’s secret underground tunnels were our playground’

‘Before video games Kent’s secret underground tunnels were our playground’

Before the age of PlayStations and the xBox, adventurous youngsters in one Kent town took thrill-seeking to a whole new level – underground.

Noakes ‘going up to the office’ for Chamberlain fight

Noakes ‘going up to the office’ for Chamberlain fight

Sam Noakes is confident of facing fellow unbeaten rival Mark Chamberlain in a big fight next year.

Report: Rush double earns Stones victory

Report: Rush double earns Stones victory

Matt Rush made it four goals in three games as Maidstone beat Truro on their return to National League South action.

Vandals strip Christmas tree put up by voluntary group

Vandals strip Christmas tree put up by voluntary group

Vandals attacked a community’s Christmas tree which had been put up by volunteers.

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Law firms merge

Law firms merge

Two law firms with 225 years in business between them have joined forces.

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Delays after crash on busy route

Delays after crash on busy route

Earlier delays on a major road near a busy roundabout have now cleared following a crash involving two vehicles.

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Champ Finlay holds his nerve

Champ Finlay holds his nerve

Twelve-year-old Finlay Strang stayed calm to land his maiden karting title - by a point.

Calls for urgent decision on future of leisure centre

Calls for urgent decision on future of leisure centre

A council has been urged to plan for a new leisure hub before the existing one becomes unusable.

Women’s group replaces trees lost to ‘over-enthusiastic mowing’

Women’s group replaces trees lost to ‘over-enthusiastic mowing’

A former quarry is being rewilded by women from Soroptimist International who hope the trees can survive “the rigours of the council gardening teams”.

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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.

Sol on Stones FA Cup draw | Shout-out to my ankle for Biv winner

Sol on Stones FA Cup draw | Shout-out to my ankle for Biv winner

Two of Maidstone’s FA Cup stars were back at the Gallagher Stadium on Sunday to watch the third-round draw.

Jools’ Annual Hootenanny to be filmed at Kent studios

Jools’ Annual Hootenanny to be filmed at Kent studios

The biggest New Year’s Eve party with musician Jools Holland will be returning to Kent – here’s how to get tickets.

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Stones cup hero: Mum tells me to shoot more

Stones cup hero: Mum tells me to shoot more

Maidstone FA Cup hero Bivesh Gurung is living proof you should always listen to your mum.

Elokobi on Maidstone’s FA Cup triumph

Elokobi on Maidstone’s FA Cup triumph

George Elokobi said the gods were with Bivesh Gurung after his extraordinary FA Cup winner for Maidstone.

Report: ‘Subbed’ Gurung sends Stones into FA Cup third round

Report: ‘Subbed’ Gurung sends Stones into FA Cup third round

An incredible twist of fate saw Bivesh Gurung fire Maidstone into the third round of the FA Cup - nine minutes after his substitution was announced.

Fire-ravaged pub’s reopening delayed

Fire-ravaged pub’s reopening delayed

The owners of a Grade-II listed pub destroyed in a blaze say plans to open this winter have been pushed back.

Machete and drugs found in car

Machete and drugs found in car

Cocaine, cannabis and a machete have been seized after police searched a car and a man is due in court.

Road through village centre to shut

Road through village centre to shut

Motorists are warned of a road closure in the middle of a village starting next week.

Football fixtures and results

Football fixtures and results

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

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