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for serial thief A HABITUAL thief was ordered to carry out 200 hours of unpaid work after being sentenced at Mid Kent Magistrates Court. Aaron Jones (19) from Square Hill


Road, Maidstone, admitted seven counts of theft from a vehicle and a count of fraud by false representa- tion. He stole a sat nav system from a


vehicle in Brogden Crescent, Maid- stone and items worth £800 from a vehicle in Green Lane, Boughton Monchelsea.Hestole a saw and ash- tray worth £150 from a vehicle in Wykeham Grove, Leeds, and a dash cam, a hands-free kit and an MP3 player worth £175 from a vehicle in the same road. In Grasslands, Lang- ley, he stole awallet, CDs, a drill and a sat nav worth £280 from a vehicle and items including CDs and keys, a sat nav, and cash from two others. He then spent £18.14 at a restaurant in Maidstone on a stolen card. He was ordered to carry out 200


hours of unpaid work, pay £562 compensation, a £180 courts charge, £85 costs and a £60 victim surcharge.


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ACHARITY match will be held in memory of Paul Gallihawk (34) who died at Leybourne Lakes, Larkfield while competing in his first triathlon. The family event has been organ-


ised by Whitehawks FC, which Paul (pictured) setuptwo years ago and friends including Maidstone United manager, Jay Saunders. The Legacy of Paul Gallihawk


Testimonial Match will kick off at the Gallagher Stadium on Friday, November 13 at 7.30pm, with pro- ceeds going to King’s College Hos- pital, London and Epilepsy UK. Paul, of Postmill Drive, Tovil,


whohad epilepsy,drowned during the 750m swimming leg of the triathlon in August, while raising moneyfor King’s College Hospital, where his fatherwas treated. The football evening will include a bar, disco and raffle with prizes


donated by local firms and a silent auction where people can bid on soccer memorabilia such as signed shirts and footballs and a donation from Tottenham Hostspur. Tickets are £5 and gates open at 6.30pm.


Work order after theft spree


AMAIDSTONE man has been banned from driving for almost four years after pleading guilty to drink driving and driving without insurance. JackMcCann(24), fromParkwoodParade, Maidstone,was stopped while driving aVauxhall Corsa in Sutton Road, Maidstone, with no insurance on May28 this year.Hegave a breath test of60mgof alcohol in 100ml of breath. The legal limit is 35mg. Heappeared at Mid Kent Magistrates’ Court where hewas banned from driving for 46 months and given a six-month curfew to remain at home be- tween9pmand 5am daily.Hemust also pay a £150 criminal courts charge, £100 costs and a £60 victim surcharge.


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Stones’ turnover up as they look to expand


TURNOVER at Maidstone United FC during their third season back in the county town was up, although profits were slightly down.


Maidstone United Holdings Ltd,


which groups together all of the club’s business activities, reported a turnover of £1.36m –upfrom £1.26m in the previous period. Gross profit ignoring tax, interest and amortisa- tionwas £245,000, slightly down on the £289,000 achieved in the previ- ous period. More than 1,000 season tickets


were sold last season and atten- dances for league matches went up more than10%on the previous year, but the increased turnover was mainly due to additional income from the FA Cup run, which in- cluded two televised matches. Playerwageswere higher last sea-


son, as the club sought promotion to the National League South, knowing this could bring significant grants for stadium improvements. Announcing the financial results,


club co-owner Oliver Ash said: “We are pleased with the results of our


Soccer tribute to Paul


third season's trading.We will con- tinue to be prudent in order to en- sure the club is secure and sustainable.We see in these figures further evidence of the success of the 3G model in building an attractive football and social facility, which is appreciated by thousands of local people. “Wenowneed to buildupcash re- sources even faster if we are to de- velop the stadium further. It will be a hugely expensive project. In par- ticularwenowneed more local com- panies to come on board together with our existing business partners and share the benefits from the pos- itive image we now have as a club and business.” The need to keep expanding the


stadium to comply with league re- quirements is likely to be an on- going challenge as the club seek to fulfil their medium-term ambition to return to the Football League, ac- cording to fellow co-owner Terry Casey, who said: “We are very for- tunate to have a growing supporter base, with plenty of enthusiastic youngsters, who feel a real attach- ment to their club. “We can look back with satisfac-


tion at what has been achieved and the sound base thatwe have tomove this club on to the next level.” All spare cashflow from profits


and reserves has been reinvested in the extension project, which has achieved the 3,000 capacity neces- sary should the club gain promotion.


Bag thief posed as police officer


A COLD-caller posing as a police officer is reported to have stolen a handbag from awoman in her 90s in Maidstone. Kent Police is now warning people to be aware of the scam following the incident in Valley Drive and another in Tonbridge. The incident in Maidstone is re- ported to have taken place shortly after 12.30pm onWednesday, Sep- tember 30. The elderly woman opened her


door to a man claiming to be a po- lice officer, who told her a neigh- bour’s house had been burgled and that he wanted to see if the suspect could have got in via her garden. The elderly woman invited him inside to show him the layout of


A SHEPWAY childminder pro- vides a happy environment where children receive good quality educa- tion and care, according to an Ofsted inspector. Kevin Hill, ofCornwall Close,was


said to have a good understanding of safeguarding and followed “ro-


the garden but after he left she re- alised her bag had gone. The second, almost identical in- cident, involving a woman in her 80s, happened after 9am on Sun- day, October 4 and may be linked. Investigating officer Detective Constable Andy Julier said: “If you are in any doubt as to a per- son’s credentials, close the door and contact the police immedi- ately.”


Anyone with information is


asked to call 01622 604100 or email west.division.media.appeals@ken t.pnn.police.uk, quoting reference YY/19687/15 for the Maidstone in- cident or YY/19940/15 for that in Tonbridge. Alternatively, call Kent Crimestoppers anony- mously on 0800 555111.


Childminder’s care assessed


bust” risk assessment procedures. Hewas said to be enthusiastic and understood how children learn through play. The inspector said Mr Hill could improve his provision by making the most of the outside learning en- vironment.


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