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Watt ban stands

Watt ban stands

Maidstone captain Steve Watt has lost his appeal against a red card at Leiston - as there's no video evidence.

Thousands will head to all-day music festival

Thousands will head to all-day music festival

Dance music fans will attend a winter version of The Social festival at Maidstone's Kent Life.

Shaun the Sheep was in safe local hands

Shaun the Sheep was in safe local hands

A former schoolgirl from Maidstone has fulfilled her dream of working as an animator on Shaun the Sheep The Movie.

Faster by steam

Faster by steam

Train journeys from London to this Kent village were faster 65 years ago than today, a commuter group has revealed.

Historic hotel 'owned by Krays' closes for final time

Historic hotel 'owned by Krays' closes for final time

A hotel thought to have once been owned by the notorious Kray twins has closed its doors to make way for housing.

Furniture store to close

Furniture store to close

A well-known furniture store has announced it is set to close because of a crowded marketplace and to make way for a supermarket.

Campaign to save historic mill

Campaign to save historic mill

A campaign in under way to prevent Springfield Mill being demolished for housing

Stones to appeal Watt red

Stones to appeal Watt red

Maidstone United will appeal Steve Watt's red card against Leiston.

Reality star celebrates birthday at Maidstone nightspot

Reality star celebrates birthday at Maidstone nightspot

Mario Falcone, from The Only Way is Essex, celebrated his birthday at Gallery, in Maidstone, with other reality TV stars.

Town centre pile up leaves man in hospital

Town centre pile up leaves man in hospital

A man with head injuries was cut free from a car after a three-vehicle smash.

Milkman swore at woman driver in road-rage attack

Milkman swore at woman driver in road-rage attack

A milkman has been ordered to get treatment for his violent behaviour after town centre road-rage attack.

Dramatic car fire caught on film

Dramatic car fire caught on film

The explosive moment a 4x4 burst into flames was caught on camera early yesterday morning.

Pets to be cremated at dedicated council building

Pets to be cremated at dedicated council building

Owners will soon be able to say farewell to their pets at a cremation site used for humans, it's been revealed.

Leaders Stones falter

Leaders Stones falter

Maidstone could not take advantage of other sides' inactivity in Ryman League Premier Division on Saturday as they were held 2-2 at Leiston.

Tunbridge Wells two-piece continue meteoric rise

Tunbridge Wells two-piece continue meteoric rise

Two-piece punk outfit Slaves have opened this year's NME tour, wowing crowds with a performance that included a roadie dressed as a mantaray.

PC’s award for samurai sword drama

PC’s award for samurai sword drama

A police officer who confronted a man wielding a samurai sword has been honoured for his bravery.

Maidstone brings in the Chinese New Year

Maidstone brings in the Chinese New Year

Chinese Year of the Goat celebrated in Maidstone town centre.

Thousands flock to Fifty Shades screenings

Thousands flock to Fifty Shades screenings

Maidstone businesses saw a bumper weekend of trading as a result of the hotly anticipated release of E.L. James' Fifty Shades of Grey.

Watt will keep speaking up for his team

Watt will keep speaking up for his team

Maidstone captain Steve Watt says he won't stop talking to referees – even if he risks further bookings.

Football fixtures and results

Football fixtures and results

Click here for a full list of this week's Kent football fixtures and results.

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