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Football League aim for Stones

Football League aim for Stones

Chief executive Bill Williams believes Jay Saunders is the man to take Maidstone United back to the Football League

Loft fire in East Farleigh

Loft fire in East Farleigh

Firefighters rushed to East Farleigh today, after a blaze started in a loft.

Saunders delight at contract extension

Saunders delight at contract extension

Jay Saunders says it’s an honour to manage his hometown club after agreeing terms for next season.

Smalling steps to big future for Stones youngster

Smalling steps to big future for Stones youngster

Josh Woolley wants to follow in Chris Smalling’s footsteps by becoming a professional footballer after making his debut for England Schoolboys.

Stones plan play-off appeal

Stones plan play-off appeal

Maidstone will appeal to the FA next week after the Ryman League ruled they cannot take part in the play-offs

Police investigate death threat against MP

Police investigate death threat against MP

MP for Chatham and Aylesford, Tracey Crouch, has been targeted on Twitter with vile threats.

Assault and firearm suspect remains in custody

Assault and firearm suspect remains in custody

A 55-year-old man remains in custody on suspicion of assault and firearms offences after police stormed his home.

Golfer dies at club, despite efforts of staff, golfers and paramedics

Golfer dies at club, despite efforts of staff, golfers and paramedics

A 77-year-old keen golfer collapsed and died from a cardiac arrest at West Malling Golf Club on Sunday.

Jimmy Savile investigation launched at Kent school

Jimmy Savile investigation launched at Kent school

An investigation has been launched to find out if Jimmy Savile abused school children during a visit in the 1970s.

Man sentenced to death for teacher's murder

Man sentenced to death for teacher's murder

A killer has been sentenced to death after a Kent teacher was killed and left with a knife in her chest in a 'heinous' murder.

Over 65s show what's on offer for others during a week of celebrations

Over 65s show what's on offer for others during a week of celebrations

Sheltered housing across Tonbridge and Malling opens its doors to the public during a week-long celebration this week.

Super slimming couple make final of weight-loss competition

Super slimming couple make final of weight-loss competition

Brian Smith and Alison Milton made it to the finals of the Slimming World Couple of the Year 2014 after losing more than 11 stone between them.

Tonbridge Swimming Pool set to reopen

Tonbridge Swimming Pool set to reopen

The pool with open to the public for the first time in three months after it was damaged by flood water.

Van and motorbike in crash at busy junction

Van and motorbike in crash at busy junction

A motorcyclist was injured in a crash in Tovil this afternoon.

Depressed warehouse worker set himself on fire in park: Inquest

Depressed warehouse worker set himself on fire in park: Inquest

Passers-by rushed to save the life of a man who doused himself in petrol and set himself alight in a popular park, an inquest heard.

Number of new homes planned slashed

Number of new homes planned slashed

Developers have cut the number of homes planned for a development by more than a third.

Ash's ground plans

Ash's ground plans

Maidstone United co-owner Oliver Ash has revealed details of his plans to expand the Gallagher Stadium.

Two girls hit by lorry suffered broken bones

Two girls hit by lorry suffered broken bones

The two youngsters hit by a lorry near a busy supermarket were 13 and seven.

Thief knocks over boy, 15, in high-speed getaway

Thief knocks over boy, 15, in high-speed getaway

A getaway driver injured a teenager as the boy walked across a supermarket car park with his mother, a court heard.

Firefighters tackle suspicious caravan blaze

Firefighters tackle suspicious caravan blaze

Firefighters were called to a layby in Headcorn today where a caravan was found alight.

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