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Appeal launched after jewellery theft

Appeal launched after jewellery theft

Image of a man released after police were called to a theft from a town centre jewellery store.

Father of Sarah Payne tormented by serial killer

Father of Sarah Payne tormented by serial killer

The father of Sarah Payne, who was found dead in his flat last week, was tormented by Milly Dowler's killer, his family have revealed.

Villagers left in the dark this morning

Villagers left in the dark this morning

A power outage is affecting some homes in Yalding and West Farleigh this morning.

FA Trophy second qualifying round draw

FA Trophy second qualifying round draw

Find out who Kent teams will play in the second qualifying round of the FA Trophy.

Flooding causes town centre delays

Flooding causes town centre delays

Flooding has caused delays in Maidstone town centre. Queues have been reported in Broadway, Bishops Way, London Road and Tonbridge Road.

Lane closure on M20

Lane closure on M20

One lane is closed on the coastbound stretch of the M20 because of a broken down vehicle.

Maidstone man's Monster Hunter book launched

Maidstone man's Monster Hunter book launched

Maidstone man Kit Cox has swapped working with veterans to being a full-time author.

Man appears in court charged in connection with bank robberies

Man appears in court charged in connection with bank robberies

A 44-year-old has been charged in connection to two bank robberies in Kent.

Villa make Swift offer

Villa make Swift offer

Maidstone United academy defender Ben Swift has been offered a deal by Premier League giants Aston Villa.

Backpacker, 22, killed in Australian accident

Backpacker, 22, killed in Australian accident

A young woman on a gap year in Australia died in a tragic accident when her vehicle overturned.

Police helicopter called in as youths climb on roof

Police helicopter called in as youths climb on roof

A group of youths climbed on to the roof of a Kent theatre last night.

Fire crews urge people to be responsible during strike

Fire crews urge people to be responsible during strike

Fire crews have dealt with small incidents so far during a four-day strike.

Police close road after man hit by vehicle

Police close road after man hit by vehicle

Police investigating, after a man was hit by a vehicle, closed a road in Harrietsham.

That really takes the biscuit!

That really takes the biscuit!

If making your Christmas cake was tough, consider the bakers who used 11 STONE of icing and 80 eggs to create a gingerbread replica of Leeds Castle.

FA Trophy round-up

FA Trophy round-up

Round-up of all the games in Saturday's FA Trophy first qualifying round involving Kent sides.

Flisher leads Stones fightback

Flisher leads Stones fightback

Alex Flisher led Maidstone into the second qualifying round of the FA Trophy on Saturday - having trailed at half-time.

Late goal sinks Wings

Late goal sinks Wings

Welling were beaten by an injury-time winner from leaders Barnet in the Vanarama Conference

Parkinson's Stevenage snub

Parkinson's Stevenage snub

Jack Parkinson has told how he turned down a move to Maidstone’s FA Cup opponents Stevenage.

Man arrested after alleged assault

Man arrested after alleged assault

A man has been arrested after reportedly threatening another man with a knife at a petrol station.

Historic pub opens after refurbishment

Historic pub opens after refurbishment

Pub reopens its doors after a £445,000 refit.

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