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Alley used as clubbers' loo

Alley used as clubbers' loo

Revellers of both sexes are resorting to urinating in an alleyway due to a lack of public toilets, according to street pastors.

M2 now open after serious accident

M2 now open after serious accident

Both lanes of the M2 have re-opened after a vehicle overturned on the carriageway this evening.

Stones march on in FA Cup

Stones march on in FA Cup

Maidstone United are just one game away from the FA Cup First Round proper after winning 2-0 at Biggleswade Town on Saturday.

Play in hospital week

Play in hospital week

Children in hospitals across Kent have been taking part in a national week aimed at encouraging them to take part in play and activities.

A249 now open after crash

A249 now open after crash

Traffic is beginning to clear as police have re-opened both lanes of the A249 following a motorcycle accident.

House struck by lightning in Kent storms

House struck by lightning in Kent storms

A house was hit by lightning as thunderstorms created spectacular skies last night.

Where gorillas, a pig and the Queen stand united

Where gorillas, a pig and the Queen stand united

What do you get a man who has statues of gorillas, the Queen, a cow and Mr Bean on his home? A giraffe the height of a house, of course!

Drama as crashed car left hanging above motorway

Drama as crashed car left hanging above motorway

A section of the M25 has reopened after an accident which left a car dangling perilously on a barrier above the M26.

Police seek mini thieves

Police seek mini thieves

Two pint-sized pilferers - both just 3'6" tall - are being hunted after garden furniture was swiped.

Blue Bell Hill ghost film due for release soon

Blue Bell Hill ghost film due for release soon

Ghost film crew reported experiencing a "bad feeling" while shooting at a Kent hotspot for paranormal sightings.

Muted fanfare for Jubilee Square

Muted fanfare for Jubilee Square

An excess of red tape is limiting the value of Maidstone's new public open space, it has been claimed.

Nostalgia for the Royal Star

Nostalgia for the Royal Star

There was a day when all the big names in music came to Maidstone - and Tony Mulcuck was there.

Centipede crawls from chicken masala

Centipede crawls from chicken masala

A microwave curry came with an unexpected addition - and it wasn't complimentary poppadoms.

Men attack driver with catapult

Men attack driver with catapult

A young driver claims she was followed by two men who fired ball-bearings at her car using a catapult.

New signing was not on Stones' radar

New signing was not on Stones' radar

Maidstone boss Jay Saunders had never heard of Alex Akrofi until a few weeks ago.

Onwards and upwards after year-long injury

Onwards and upwards after year-long injury

Maidstone defender Richard Davies wants to put his knee injury nightmare behind him after a year out.

Tulloch hoping for debut Worlds medal

Tulloch hoping for debut Worlds medal

Pegasus gymnast Courtney Tulloch has the chance to cap his World Championship debut with an individual medal.

Woman hit by car

Woman hit by car

A woman was hit by a car in the London Road this morning.

World Cup winner takes training

World Cup winner takes training

England World Cup winner Will Greenwood was a guest coach at Aylesford Bulls Rugby Club on Monday night.

Council writes-off almost £300k of debts

 Council writes-off almost £300k of debts

Local authority wipes almost £300k of overdue business rates as there is very little prospect of recovering the cash

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