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Who 'sleighed' Rudolf?

Who 'sleighed' Rudolf?

An illuminated reindeer display has been taken away for 'treatment' after grinch vandals attacked it.

Day makes strides for second victory

Day makes strides for second victory

Paddock Wood's Claire Day took her second Kent Fitness League win of the season at Oxleas Wood.

Charley's Faversham loan

Charley's Faversham loan

Charley Robertson is off to Ryman South leaders Faversham after helping Maidstone advance in the League Cup.

Charley still chasing big time

Charley still chasing big time

Charley Robertson would love to follow ex-Maidstone United team-mate Ben Swift into the professional game.

School reopens after electrical fire

School reopens after electrical fire

A school which closed to pupils after an electrical cable burnt out has been able to reopen.

Two Kent sportswomen nominated for BBC award

Two Kent sportswomen nominated for BBC award

Maidstone's Lizzy Yarnold and Chatham skier Charlotte Evans are among the nominees for this year’s BBC Sports Personality of the Year.

'Everything she loved was being taken from her'

'Everything she loved was being taken from her'

A gifted pianist committed suicide at a village station after a long battle with depression, an inquest heard.

Beautyman praise after Posh switch

Beautyman praise after Posh switch

Welling boss Jamie Day has paid tribute to Harry Beautyman after the midfielder joins League 1 Peterborough.

Driver hospitalised after bus stop smash

Driver hospitalised after bus stop smash

A bus stop has been damaged and a woman injured in a crash.

Wrexham details announced

Wrexham details announced

Tickets for Maidstone United's FA Cup second round tie at Wrexham go on sale this week.

Popular town centre pub reopens after major refurbishment

Popular town centre pub reopens after major refurbishment

A new outdoor bar, more spacious interior and extra staff for a town centre pub after a three-week refit.

Police launch investigation after car abandoned at crash scene

Police launch investigation after car abandoned at crash scene

The occupants of a Suzuki Vitara left the scene of a crash at Linton crossroads in Maidstone.

Officers arrest man on suspicion of burglary

Officers arrest man on suspicion of burglary

A 21-year-old man from Lenham, near Maidstone, is in police custody in connection with a shed burglary in the village.

Stones suffer Cup hangover

Stones suffer Cup hangover

Maidstone United suffered a 2-0 defeat at Met Police on their return to Ryman League Premier Division less than 48 hours after their FA Cup heroics.

Wings out of drop zone

Wings out of drop zone

Goals from Aristide Bassele and Charlie Penny lifted Welling out of the Vanarama Conference relegation zone.

No rest for busy Stones

No rest for busy Stones

Maidstone face Met Police less than 48 hours on from their FA Cup replay – after the Ryman League turned down a request to move the match to January.

Charity gig raises more than just cash for 'taboo' illness

Charity gig raises more than just cash for 'taboo' illness

A charity gig has raised over £600 and much needed awareness for an illness that affects thousands.

Casey: I thought we'd get duffed up!

Casey: I thought we'd get duffed up!

Stunned Maidstone co-owner Terry Casey revealed he was preparing to lose against Stevenage.

Council defends Remembrance Sunday parking fines

Council defends Remembrance Sunday parking fines

A council has defended its parking enforcement teams after more than 30 parking tickets were issued on Remembrance Sunday.

Protect your property

Protect your property

Police community support officers will be available in The Mall Chequers to place a protective mark on shoppers' valuable possessions.

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