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Saunders: All bets aren't off

Saunders: All bets aren't off

Bookmakers think Maidstone have the Ryman League Premier Division in the bag – but manager Jay Saunders doesn’t agree.

Large Georgian house severely damaged by fire

Large Georgian house severely damaged by fire

The owners and their five pet dogs escaped unhurt following a serious blaze at a large Georgian house.

Volunteers trained to help breastfeeding mums

Volunteers trained to help breastfeeding mums

Kent County Council has launched a new peer training scheme to offer more support to breasteeding mums.

Stones sign Paxman

Stones sign Paxman

Maidstone boss Jay Saunders has completed a deal for Witham midfielder Jack Paxman.

Tears of joy for staff as school celebrates success

Tears of joy for staff as school celebrates success

School celebrates Ofsted success after almost two years of special measures.

My Mum drawings on show

My Mum drawings on show

Proud mums can see their child's Mother's Day pictures on display at Maidstone Museum.

Groom dressed as baby smashes in two penalties

Groom dressed as baby smashes in two penalties

This adult-sized tot has been filmed for an upcoming episode of Don't Tell The Bride at a Kent stadium.

Two thirds of crime unsolved in Maidstone and Malling

Two thirds of crime unsolved in Maidstone and Malling

Figures reveal only one third of crimes reported end in a positive conclusion, with the boroughs' ten most prolific offenders racking up 235 charges.

Green light for Gallagher stand

Green light for Gallagher stand

Maidstone United have been given planning permission to almost double the size of the main stand at the Gallagher Stadium.

Man seen 'shooting at people and birds with pellet gun'

Man seen 'shooting at people and birds with pellet gun'

The police helicopter was enlisted to help hunt for a man seen shooting at people and birds with a pellet gun.

Opening day for new food store

Opening day for new food store

New Marks & Spencer foodhall opens its doors to customers in Aylesford.

Emergency work to fix gas leak

Emergency work to fix gas leak

Temporary traffic lights have been fitted on the Tonbridge Road while maintenance workers carry out emergency repairs on gas leak.

Warning against fraudulent court email

Warning against fraudulent court email

Scammers posing as the court service are sending emails laced with malware to Kent residents instructing them to attend court.

Cricket stars join fight to save 200-year-old club

Cricket stars join fight to save 200-year-old club

Well known sporting faces have added their support to a campaign to keep Yalding Cricket Club running, by asking more members to join.

Delays expected after crash

Delays expected after crash

Delays were reported on the A249 Detling Hill after a crash blocked a lane on the Maidstone-bound carriageway.

Police appeal for help to find missing dog

Police appeal for help to find missing dog

Kent Police are appealing for the public to come forward if they have any information about the theft of a shih tzu.

Jay still has eye for goal

Jay still has eye for goal

An eye infection hasn't stopped in-form Maidstone striker Jay May finding the way to goal.

Support for CAMRA's pub campaign

Support for CAMRA's pub campaign

Election hopeful Dave Naghi has pledged support for the pub trade with Maidstone's newest landlords.

Mum's the word for Fiona

Mum's the word for Fiona

A woman with experience of how breast cancer can affect families will be doing the Pink Ribbonwalk this June.

Ukip councillor resigns

Ukip councillor resigns

One of the four Ukip councillors elected to Maidstone council just 10 months ago has resigned, citing pressure of work.

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