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Garden centre that sows the seeds of confidence

26 November 2013
 Garden centre that sows the seeds of confidence

Spadework garden centre helps adults with learning difficulties build confidence and learn horticulture skills. Reporter Anna Young paid a visit.

Anniversary burglars add to couple’s wedding curse

25 November 2013
 Anniversary burglars add to couple’s wedding curse

A couple who saw their church burn down on their wedding day are still suffering 50 years later ... as burglars struck on their anniversary.

Young driver of fatal crash was almost three times drink limit, inquest told

25 November 2013
Young driver of fatal crash was almost three times drink limit, inquest told

A young driver who killed himself and his teenage passenger in a crash was almost three times the drink limit.

Bridal store named best in Kent

25 November 2013
Bridal store named best in Kent

Abigail's, in Headcorn, won gold at the at the Kent Wedding Awards.

Heartbreak made into movie to help others

25 November 2013
Heartbreak made into movie to help others

A bereaved couple have shared their heartbreaking story on film to help hospital staff comfort grieving parents.

Hospital charity facing eviction

20 November 2013
Hospital charity facing eviction

Maidstone Hospital has confirmed it is considering plans to move its own League of Friends shop to make way for other businesses.

Pensioners told not to worry 'bedroom tax'

12 November 2013
 Pensioners told not to worry 'bedroom tax'

Council bosses have told pensioners not worry about 'bedroom tax' after an inquest revealed a man hanged himself after telling friends he was worried

Water restored after road collapse

11 November 2013
Water restored after road collapse

Households in Leeds, Maidstone, were without water after a road collapsed

Restaurant sold after death of owner

07 November 2013
Restaurant sold after death of owner

The Hengist, in Aylesford, has been been sold at auction.

Pensioner found hanged feared losing his home over bedroom tax

04 November 2013
Pensioner found hanged feared losing his home over bedroom tax

A man who spoke of his fears over the government's bedroom tax was found hanged in his home, an inquest has heard.

Waiter getting ready for bed before fatal 'attack' above restaurant, inquest told

30 October 2013
Waiter getting ready for bed before fatal 'attack' above restaurant, inquest told

A young waiter died from head injuries in an alleged attack while he was in his pyjamas getting ready for bed, a coroner has been told today.

Four men remanded over waiter's murder

28 October 2013
Four men remanded over waiter's murder

A group of Lithuanian men are back in court on Friday accused of murdering a young waiter in an attack above an Italian restaurant.

Veggie cafe serves Big Macca

25 October 2013
Veggie cafe serves Big Macca

Music megastar Sir Paul McCartney enjoyed a Hard Day's Bite... when he racked up a bill of more than £100 at a Kent vegetarian cafe.

Horses cause motorway delays

25 October 2013
Horses cause motorway delays

The M20 was closed in both directions while police tried to rescue horses from the carriageway.

Bail for tenth man in murder probe

25 October 2013
Bail for tenth man in murder probe

A tenth man arrested by police after an Italian man died at Maidstone flat has been released on bail.

Fatal crash victim dies days before drink-drive court date

21 October 2013
Fatal crash victim dies days before drink-drive court date

A drink driver tragically died during a police chase... days before he was due in court on a similar charge.

Wardrobe crushes toddler’s skull

21 October 2013
Wardrobe crushes toddler’s skull

A two-year-old boy has made a miraculous recovery after suffering a fractured skull when a wardrobe fell and knocked him unconscious.

Village cancels fireworks

19 October 2013
Village cancels fireworks

Larkfield has pulled the plug on it's annual display for the first time in 30 years

Restaurant for sale after owner’s sudden death

18 October 2013
Restaurant for sale after owner’s sudden death

A fine dining venue is to go up for auction just two weeks after it closed, following its owner's death.

'Illegal immigrants' found in lorry

14 October 2013
'Illegal immigrants' found in lorry

Four suspected illegal immigrants are being questioned after being discovered by police in the back of a lorry today.

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