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Flood alerts issued across Kent

Flood alerts issued across Kent

Flooding is expected tonight and into tomorrow in numerous parts of Kent.

SCEFL keep options open

SCEFL keep options open

The Southern Counties East League say “all scenarios are up for discussion” with the football season on hold.

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Taking rough sleepers off the streets and into the warm

Taking rough sleepers off the streets and into the warm

A borough council is stepping up to fill the role of winter shelters.

Borough secures first Innovation Centre tenant

Borough secures first Innovation Centre tenant

An international health strategy consultancy is to take up residence at the Kent Medical Centre.

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Woman taken to hospital after flat fire

Woman taken to hospital after flat fire

A woman has been taken to hospital in a serious condition after a fire broke out at a block of flats.

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Sorrow at bus driver's Covid-19 death

Sorrow at bus driver's Covid-19 death

The daughter of a much-loved driver who died from coronavirus has urged others to stay home and take the threat seriously.

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We can't take any more traffic, say objectors

We can't take any more traffic, say objectors

So far not one voice has been raised in favour of a scheme for 330 more homes on Hermitage Lane.

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Pensioner's wallet stolen from backpack

Pensioner's wallet stolen from backpack

Police have issued a CCTV image of two women following the theft of a wallet from a distracted shopper.

'A great No.2 for any manager'

'A great No.2 for any manager'

Terry Harris is proving the perfect right-hand man for Maidstone manager Hakan Hayrettin.

Teen BMX rider in 'serious' collision with car

Teen BMX rider in 'serious' collision with car

An investigation has been launched following a serious collision involving a Volvo and a teenager riding a BMX bike.

Road closed after car hits cyclist

Road closed after car hits cyclist

Emergency services have closed off a busy road in both directions after a crash this afternoon.

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Huge pile of 'rubbish' litters busy carriageway

Huge pile of 'rubbish' litters busy carriageway

Motorists were left open-mouthed after driving past what looks like yet another fly-tipping incident...but is it?

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Stones owners right to speak out

Stones owners right to speak out

Hakan Hayrettin was glad to see Maidstone’s owners break with “the same old English way” and challenge the National League's bail-out allocation.

Care home brings colour to resident's wedding snaps from 63 years ago

Care home brings colour to resident's wedding snaps from 63 years ago

A care home resident's wish came true when her wedding photo from six decades ago was transformed into colour thanks to a member of staff.

Former private hospital to be converted into homes

Former private hospital to be converted into homes

A council has approved plans to build 73 homes on the site of a former private hospital.

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And Maidstone's most improved player is...

And Maidstone's most improved player is...

Maidstone manager Hakan Hayrettin reveals his most improved player and who's been the biggest surprise.

Dandy result for charity's Best of Kent online auction

Dandy result for charity's Best of Kent online auction

Children's charity Dandelion Time has raised more than £7,000 through an online auction.

Man hurt in hit-and-run

Man hurt in hit-and-run

A motorist allegedly driving the wrong way up a one-way street struck a pedestrian.

Anger after five trees felled 'unnecessarily'

Anger after five trees felled 'unnecessarily'

A family feels 'devastated' trees outside their home have been felled leaving the area exposed with no consultation.

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Good news in the fight against Covid

Good news in the fight against Covid

More and more people are receiving their vaccinations against Covid 19.

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