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A look back at 2008 - March

KentOnline reporter
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07:31, 24 December 2008
Operation Stack caused chaos on roads around Maidstone where some businesses reported trade down by 50 per cent. Police implemented phase two of the plan to cope with industrial action at the Port of Dover, shutting the M20 between Junctions 8(Bearsted) and 9(Ashford), to deal with the queuing lorries. Picture: Grant FalveyPeople rummaged through their old sock drawers to contribute to an art exhibition at Hadlow College. Artist Julie Taylor pleaded with people to donate their old odd socks so she could create a woven masterpiece highlighting the environment. Picture: John WardleyThere were emotional scenes at Maidstone Barracks when the town's 36 Engineer Regiment returned from a six-month tour of duty in Afghanistan. Picture: Andy PaytonTwo weeks after the regiment's return, thousands of well-wishers turned out for a parade by the troops through Maidstone town centre. Picture: Grant Falvey.

How well do you remember 2008?

March will stick in many people's minds for the emotional homecoming parade through in Maidstone for the 36 Royal Engineers.

Don't miss the rest of the year in the coming days.

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