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Stones face make or break game

Stones face make or break game

Maidstone United manager Jay Saunders says his players must rise to the occasion in their biggest game of the season.

Butcher could stay at Maidstone

Butcher could stay at Maidstone

Stephen Butcher has revealed he is leaving Gillingham in the summer – opening the door for a permanent deal at Maidstone.

Police raid reported in Maidstone town centre

Police raid reported in Maidstone town centre

Pictures have appeared online of what appears to be officers loading large bags of cannabis into the back of a van.

Car bursts into flames on M20

Car bursts into flames on M20

Thick smoke has been billowing into the sky after a car was engulfed in flames on the M20.

Four men to stand trial for Joele Leotta's murder

Four men to stand trial for Joele Leotta's murder

Four men are due to appear in court today for the first day of a murder trial. They are accused of killing Italian waiter Joele Leotta.

Pensioner's fatal fall 'could have been avoided'

Pensioner's fatal fall 'could have been avoided'

The hospital death of a pensioner could have been avoided if nursing staff were aware she was at risk of falling, a coroner has found.

Bar owner's chihuahua fights for life after vicious attack

Bar owner's chihuahua fights for life after vicious attack

A chihuahua owned by a town centre bar owner is critically ill after being savagely attacked by another dog in a park.

Tree that crushed party bus 'will kill someone soon'

Tree that crushed party bus 'will kill someone soon'

A man whose livelihood was torn apart when an uprooted tree ripped through his bus fears it will kill someone as it is still tilting over a road.

Sue becomes human shield in traffic-clogged road

Sue becomes human shield in traffic-clogged road

A pensioner - armed only with a pink jumper - has made it her one-woman mission to protect youngsters in a busy road.

Laxative drinks warning after club shock

Laxative drinks warning after club shock

Clubbers have been warned of the effects of taking laxative-based drinks after a man defecated on a dance floor.

The Kent men who fought for Australia

The Kent men who fought for Australia

An Australian researching the First World War has found a surprising number of Kent men fighting for the Aussies.

Man charged with attacking officer

Man charged with attacking officer

Tony Goldsmith, from Maidstone, has been charged with assaulting a police officer.

Village prayers for tragic Peaches

Village prayers for tragic Peaches

Neighbours of Peaches Geldof gathered in their village church today to say prayers for the tragic 25-year-old and her grieving family.

Prayers said for tragic Peaches

Prayers said for tragic Peaches

Parishioners in the village where Peaches Geldof was found dead are gathering to say prayers for the socialite and her family today.

Toddler's kiss lands her in hospital

Toddler's kiss lands her in hospital

An air ambulance was called after a toddler reached out of her pushchair for a kiss... and knocked herself unconscious.

Maidstone man arrested on suspicion of money laundering

Maidstone man arrested on suspicion of money laundering

A 33-year-old man from the town was arrested in connection with a suspected tobacco fraud operation.

Tragic Peaches 'found dead with baby son by her side'

Tragic Peaches 'found dead with baby son by her side'

Peaches Geldof was discovered dead beside her 11-month-old son at her Kent home when her frantic husband raised the alarm, it has been reported.

Jack inspires Stones

Jack inspires Stones

A team-talk from young cancer patient Jack Gilby inspired Maidstone to League Cup glory.

Saunders' play-off target

Saunders' play-off target

Jay Saunders believes maximum points from the final four games of the season would secure a play-off place.

Firefighters remove car roof to rescue trapped pensioners

Firefighters remove car roof to rescue trapped pensioners

Police and firefighters were called just after 1.30pm to a crash in Boxley, Maidstone.

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