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Much-loved children’s story inspired by Kent celebrates 120th anniversary

Much-loved children’s story inspired by Kent celebrates 120th anniversary

The Railway Children, inspired by Edith Nesbit’s childhood in Kent, is celebrating 120 years since it was first published.

Lexus driven by Stones move

Lexus driven by Stones move

Maidstone United have signed centre-half Lexus Beeden from National League South rivals Farnborough.

‘It’s like it’s taken a bit of his life away’: Hit-and-run victim, 13, left traumatised

‘It’s like it’s taken a bit of his life away’: Hit-and-run victim, 13, left traumatised

A “cheeky” and “outgoing” 13-year-old boy has been left traumatised after being hurt in a hit-and-run, as police continue to hunt for the driver.

Coffee chain opens branch at railway station

Coffee chain opens branch at railway station

Commuters will be able to enjoy a hot drink before their train journeys as Costa Coffee opens its latest cafe at a Kent station.

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Bodycam footage shows moment ‘vile’ sex offender arrested

Bodycam footage shows moment ‘vile’ sex offender arrested

A sex offender who subjected his young victim to “heinous and vile acts” for around seven months has been jailed.

Gilbert: I’m here to finish the job

Gilbert: I’m here to finish the job

John Gilbert is convinced Maidstone United will be challenging for promotion again next season.

Transit van driver accused of sex act while driving along motorway

Transit van driver accused of sex act while driving along motorway

A man has appeared in court accused of two counts of dangerous driving because he was alleged to be pleasuring himself behind the wheel.

Two more charged after man left with life-changing injuries after burglary

Two more charged after man left with life-changing injuries after burglary

Eight people have now been charged in relation to a burglary in which two victims were allegedly attacked with a knife and metal bar.

Tanga back with the Stones

Tanga back with the Stones

Maidstone United have announced the return of winger Jephte Tanga.

Boxer Noakes lands world title shot

Boxer Noakes lands world title shot

Maidstone boxer Sam Noakes is dreaming of a fight in Las Vegas or Wembley Stadium after securing a world title shot.

Charity shop hit by surge in shoplifting resorts to hiding shoes and boarding up fitting rooms

Charity shop hit by surge in shoplifting resorts to hiding shoes and boarding up fitting rooms

Charity shop workers have revealed a “constant battle” against thieves has led them to close fitting rooms and hide shoes in a bid to tackle crime.

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Part of children’s play centre shut down after £2k damage to equipment

Part of children’s play centre shut down after £2k damage to equipment

The boss of an indoor adventure centre says he will ban for life the visitor responsible for thousands of pounds of damage to special needs equipment.

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Ex-Stones team-mates swiftly reunited

Ex-Stones team-mates swiftly reunited

Aaron Blair has followed former Maidstone United team-mate Temi Eweka to Eastleigh.

Maidstone sign new left-back

Maidstone sign new left-back

Maidstone’s latest signing is looking forward to learning from manager George Elokobi.

Council offices in ‘appalling state’ to get £7.7m eco-friendly makeover

Council offices in ‘appalling state’ to get £7.7m eco-friendly makeover

Plans to spend up to £7.7 million on making council offices more eco-friendly have been described as an “irresponsible use of public funds”.

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Dramatic footage shows car turn into fireball

Dramatic footage shows car turn into fireball

A video shows the moment a car was engulfed in flames on a busy road as stunned drivers watched on.

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‘This space has made a really big difference to the community already’

‘This space has made a really big difference to the community already’

A new club has moved into an “underutilised” space, based at a social housing complex, to much fanfare.

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Stones land new defender

Stones land new defender

Maidstone United have made their second summer signing.

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Eweka makes National League switch

Eweka makes National League switch

Temi Eweka has completed a move to the National League after leaving Maidstone United.

‘My baby fought back from death after doctors mistook rare heart defect for common chest infection’

‘My baby fought back from death after doctors mistook rare heart defect for common chest infection’

A mum is sharing how her newborn baby was misdiagnosed with a common chest infection when she was actually facing heart failure from a rare defect.

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