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Maidstone's new £2 million bowling centre to open its doors on August 6

Maidstone's new £2 million bowling centre to open its doors on August 6

26 July 2013

A £2 million bowling centre will open its doors for the first time on Tuesday, August 6.

‘I couldn’t have asked for a better send off’

 ‘I couldn’t have asked for a better send off’

26 July 2013

Borden Grammar School has said a sad farewell to head teacher Harold Vafeas. He has retired early due to ill health.

Super slimmer sheds 13st in under a year

Super slimmer sheds 13st in under a year

26 July 2013

Martin Howard says his life has changed completely after shedding the pounds.

Spectacular Party on the Prom

Spectacular Party on the Prom

26 July 2013

A spectacular Party on the Prom was held on Deal seafront on Wednesday as part of the town's carnival week.

Body in Thames identified as rescue hero

Body in Thames identified as rescue hero

26 July 2013

A body found in the River Thames at Gravesend has today been confirmed as missing Nathan Lane, who disappeared after trying to save a girl.

Mum with terminal cancer dies after wedding dream comes true

Mum with terminal cancer dies after wedding dream comes true

26 July 2013

A young mother who had her dying wish to marry the man she loved come true has died just days after they tied the knot at a hospice.

Mum slapped in row over spilt food at McDonald's

Mum slapped in row over spilt food at McDonald's

26 July 2013

A mother was stunned to be slapped so hard her glasses fell off in a row about spilt food and swearing in front of her young daughter at McDonald's.

Linganzi: We are focused on first league game

Linganzi: We are focused on first league game

26 July 2013

Midfielder Amine Linganzi, 23, insists the pre-season results count for nothing.

M26 section reopens after car hits lamppost

M26 section reopens after car hits lamppost

26 July 2013

A stretch of the M26 has reopened after a vehicle hit a lamp column, which later fell down.

Police say stay safe at this year's river festival

Police say stay safe at this year's river festival

26 July 2013

Have fun at the River Festival in Maidstone, but keep out of the water, urge police

Council sends best wishes to Mandela

Council sends best wishes to Mandela

25 July 2013

Councillors in Ashford have agreed to send their support to the “inspirational” former South African president Nelson Mandela.

Teenager is set to win footpath battle

 Teenager is set to win footpath battle

25 July 2013

Laurence Marshall's campaign to get a path installed along a busy lane is a step closer to becoming a reality.

Work progressing at £30m Neats Court transformation

Work progressing at £30m Neats Court transformation

25 July 2013

A drive-through restaurant and petrol station at the £30m transformation of Neats Court could be open within weeks.

Headcorn lady is celebrating life stammer free

Headcorn lady is celebrating life stammer free

25 July 2013

It’s an ability that most people take for granted but without it life can become a constant source of frustration.

Training is number one priority for business award hopefuls

Training is number one priority for business award hopefuls

25 July 2013

Meet another firm hoping to win the 2013 Dartford and Gravesham Business Awards.

This week's Dover Mercury

This week's Dover Mercury

25 July 2013

Some of the top stories in this week's Dover Mercury.

Dartford raises cash in honour of Lee Rigby

Dartford raises cash in honour of Lee Rigby

25 July 2013

About 200 people turned out for the clay target shoot at Hawley Shooting Club in Dartford for Drummer Lee Rigby's son, Jack.

Remembering river hero Nathan Lane

Remembering river hero Nathan Lane

25 July 2013

Family and friends have spoken at a gathering to remember heroic rescuer Nathan Lane who leapt into the Thames to rescue a young girl.

Shopkeepers in limbo as Tesco thinks again

Shopkeepers in limbo as Tesco thinks again

25 July 2013

Business owners affected by Tesco’s delayed plans for Lowfield Street have complained they are being kept in the dark.

Folk celebrations in Maidstone village

Folk celebrations in Maidstone village

25 July 2013

Villagers headed to the first Loose Folk Day at the weekend

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