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Shaun the Sheep was in safe local hands

24 February 2015
Shaun the Sheep was in safe local hands

A former schoolgirl from Maidstone has fulfilled her dream of working as an animator on Shaun the Sheep The Movie.

Parents told head teacher left after 21-month absence

23 February 2015
Parents told head teacher left after 21-month absence

Parents and pupils at a primary school have been told the head teacher is not returning almost two years after she was last seen on the premises.

Pets to be cremated at dedicated council building

22 February 2015
Pets to be cremated at dedicated council building

Owners will soon be able to say farewell to their pets at a cremation site used for humans, it's been revealed.

Very belated reports of artist's death

17 February 2015
Very belated reports of artist's death

Kent-born artist Tony Hart's death has caused a flurry of reports on social media - six years after it happened.

New acts join festival line-up

16 February 2015
New acts join festival line-up

Maidstone's newest rock festival Ramblin' Man has announced further acts for this summer in Mote Park.

Costume characters stop crowds

15 February 2015
Costume characters stop crowds

A popular comic convention with comic and sci fi characters in the streets stopped crowds in Maidstone town centre today.

Action promised on rust problem

15 February 2015
Action promised on rust problem

Action promised on Maidstone's rusty eyesore, thanks to a one-man campaign.

Resource centre's appeal to find new home

15 February 2015
Resource centre's appeal to find new home

A resource centre, which has been a lifeline for the disabled for more than 20 years, could close if a new home for it isn't found.

Indoor play area opens its doors again

14 February 2015
Indoor play area opens its doors again

Adventure Kidz indoor play area back open for business five days after vandals broke in.

Comic convention could be biggest yet

11 February 2015
Comic convention could be biggest yet

Comic characters from Star Wars to Judge Dredd will be in Maidstone for a comic convention which has a growing following.

Salesman's surprise car win

11 February 2015
Salesman's surprise car win

It was a good day at the office for a Wateringbury man who had a £60,000 Jaguar F-Type delivered as a surprise competition win.

Couple break family's 200-year baby boy run

10 February 2015
Couple break family's 200-year baby boy run

There hadn't been a baby girl born in the Lawrie family for 200 years - until the arrival of baby Myla to Kent couple Hannah and Mark.

Two schools to get money to rebuild

09 February 2015
Two schools to get money to rebuild

Two schools in Benenden and Cranbrook are to get funds from the government to rebuild.

Driving home the message about cars outside school

07 February 2015
Driving home the message about cars outside school

Pupils and staff at a Maidstone primary school are holding a week of action to deter parents from parking dangerously.

County's top off-the-wall events

06 February 2015
County's top off-the-wall events

Kent's top six weird and wacky events: our guide to just a few, including custard pies championships, walking the plank and pram races.

Cat seriously hurt after being caught in 'barbaric' trap

05 February 2015
Cat seriously hurt after being caught in 'barbaric' trap

The RSPCA has appealed for help after a cat nearly lost her leg in a metal trap.

Choir rocks famous studios

04 February 2015
Choir rocks famous studios

Maidstone Rock Choir recorded songs at Abbey Road Studios.

Fire crews tackle bedroom blaze

04 February 2015
Fire crews tackle bedroom blaze

A bedroom in a house in Sutton Valence was badly damaged by fire this morning.

Boxley's secrets revealed

04 February 2015
Boxley's secrets revealed

The haunting tale of a butler's tragic end is just one of the untold stories of Boxley revealed in a new book.

Lonely goat looking for love

03 February 2015
Lonely goat looking for love

This goat's looking for lurve for Valentine's Day - no kidding!

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