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11th September 2018Model show returns to Headcorn for sixth year
The Southern Model Show returned to Headcorn Aerodrome for the sixth year last weekend. Thousands of spectators enjoyed the sunny weather at Headcorn Aerodrome near Maidstone on September 8 and 9, ...
11th September 2018BREAKING: Maidstone United appoint Harry Wheeler as new boss
Harry Wheeler has been announced this morningas the new manager of Maidstone United. The former Billericay manager spoke to the players this morning after arriving at the Gallagher ...
TV favourite Clare Balding judges Leeds Castle writing competition for children
TV SPORTS presenter Clare Balding is to be the official judge of a children’s writing competition to celebrate Leeds Castle’s 900th birthday next year. The respected ...
JAY SAUNDERS: Emotional tribute to Stones' fans, players and staff
MAIDSTONE United manager Jay Saunders has paid an emotional tribute to the fans and staff at the club after he left by mutual consent. Mr Saunders departed on August 28 after seven years in the ...
BREAKING: Maidstone United let manager Jay Saunders go after bad season start
MAIDSTONE United manager Jay Saunders has left the club by mutual consent. He was appointed in March 2011 as caretaker managerbefore being given the job permanently at the end of that ...
WORLD CUP: Highways bosses warn of heavy traffic as people go home for big match
HIGHWAYS bosses are warning of congestion and delays this evening as people race home to watch England's World Cup semi-final against Croatia. Kent Highways has also reminded motorists to take ...
BREAKING: Was fire at top golf course started deliberately?
A FIRE at Kings Hill golf course may have been started deliberately. Four youths were reportedly seen riding bikes away from the scene. The club is operating as usual. Much of the course - ...
England's World Cup success means the Hazlitt cancels show
WEDNESDAY evening's celebration of stage and screen at the Hazlitt Theatre has been postponed because of England's World Cup semi-final against Croatia. Management is worried that due to ...
Dame Kelly Holmes gets on her bike for Kent Sports Trust
OLYMPIC golden girl Dame Kelly Holmes took in the Goatham's Great Kent Cycle Ride,covering 205 miles across the county. The ride will raise funds for Kent Sports Trust and a donation ...
Kent County Show: Watch the England's World Cup tie on big screens in fan zones
Visitors to the Kent County Show on Saturday will have no worries if they want to to see England crunch quarter final clash with Sweden. Show organisers have ...