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Stones' Watt poser

Stones' Watt poser

Captain Steve Watt is set to be fit for Maidstone's FA Cup tie at Wrexham - but he isn't guaranteed a start.

Is floods cash seeping away... 24 hours after announcement?

Is floods cash seeping away... 24 hours after announcement?

The county council doesn't have the cash to bolster flood defences in Kent - despite a government promise it would contribute £17 million.

Socks in demand for the homeless

Socks in demand for the homeless

Rising numbers of homeless are in need food and warm socks due to the cold snap, as part of our Christmas campaign.

Festive market called off

Festive market called off

There was no festive cheer for Christmas market organisers as confusion over planning permission put paid to the event.

Car thief jailed

Car thief jailed

A 26-year-old man who stole a car from the staff area of a hotel before leaving it burnt has been jailed for 21 months.

Lillis on Wrexham visits

Lillis on Wrexham visits

Former Maidstone favourite Jason Lillis remembers Wrexham as one of the most intimidating places to go.

Nick Clegg comes to Kent

Nick Clegg comes to Kent

Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg visits Kent this afternoon after the government pledged £17 million for flood defences.

Appeal for fosterers for 'death row' dogs

Appeal for fosterers for 'death row' dogs

The RSPCA in Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells is looking for dog lovers who could foster a dog saved from being put to sleep.

Fire fighters tackle flat fire

Fire fighters tackle flat fire

Fire fighters were called a fire in a third floor flat yesterday afternoon.

Queuing traffic on M20

Queuing traffic on M20

There is queuing traffic on the London bound M20 because of an earlier accident.

Three men remanded in custody following mass brawl

Three men remanded in custody following mass brawl

Three men have been remanded in custody after appearing in court to answer charges following a mass brawl.

Overnight lane closures planned for M20

Overnight lane closures planned for M20

Lane closures will be enforced on both sides of the M20 between junctions 5 for Aylesford and 6 for Maidstone starting from tomorrow.

Fantastic 'taches on show for Movember

Fantastic 'taches on show for Movember

Fundraisers across the county celebrate the culmination of their top lip topiary today as Movember draws to end.

Freedom for mum who gave student fatal drugs

Freedom for mum who gave student fatal drugs

A young mother has walked free after supplying the drugs a promising student used to kill herself.

Dance school owners heartbroken by blaze

Dance school owners heartbroken by blaze

The owners of a newly opened dance school have been left heart broken by a blaze that set their business alight.

Hawkins: I blew it

Hawkins: I blew it

Ditton player Barry Hawkins admitted he was furious with the game after a dramatic loss in the second round of the UK Snooker Championship.

Man injured after BMW overturns

Man injured after BMW overturns

A man in his 20s has been taken to hospital with injuries to his head, chest and limbs after the car he was driving overturned last night.

Police deal with angry Black Friday shopper

Police deal with angry Black Friday shopper

The police were called to deal with a man who was being threatening to staff at Currys PC World on Black Friday.

Stones keep up pace with comfortable win

Stones keep up pace with comfortable win

Second-half goals from Jay May and Alex Flisher gave Maidstone victory over VCD Athletic at the Gallagher Stadium on Saturday afternoon.

Ambition pays, says Hathaway

Ambition pays, says Hathaway

High-risk rugby was rewarded in Maidstone’s top-of-the-table victory over Tunbridge Wells.

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