Maidstone this morning said a final farewell to Morel D'Souza, the founder of the town's Mela.

Maidstone will today celebrate the life of town's first ethnic Mayor.

Firefighters spent an hour tackling a fire in a first-floor flat after smoke was seen billowing from a window.

From high-flying circus acts to fairytales and storytelling, there's something for everyone this half term and bank holiday. Here's our guide:

Maidstone council has a new Lib Dem leader, after the party won by a majority of two votes over his Conservative rival.

Police are appealing for the public's help to track down a vintage car which was stolen this week.

A man has been charged with a string of offences having been arrested this week.

A lorry driver has escaped unharmed after crashing into a railway bridge.

Fire crews were called out after a neighbour spotted a caravan alight this morning.

Controversial former MP Ann Widdecombe is set to speak and take questions from the public at an upcoming charity event.

After 12 years spent leading her party, Cllr Fran Wilson is stepping back from the fray.

A driver has spent seven months fighting a fine caused by an error made by a shop worker.

Counting has started in the Maidstone council election.

The results are in for the local election in Tunbridge Wells.

Voters in parts of Kent are preparing to take to the polls today for the local elections.

A combination of a Royal Wedding, football cup final and a lack of soldiers have combined against Maidstone's first American Mayor.

The Mayor of Maidstone travelled to France to mark our town's special connection with Beauvais.

Fire crews were scrambled to a home this morning... to rescue a man stranded on an island in his garden pond.

Spring's no time to feel blue - here's where to find bluebells springing up across the county this month.

There are 69 candidates chasing votes in the Maidstone election, but only 18 can win.