In your Kent Messenger this week:

How overwhelming public opposition could see plans to downgrade Maidstone Hospital's maternity service overturned

Exclusive pictures of the moment a robber struck, armed with a machete

The Maidstone councillor who has picked up more than £4,000 and attended just two meetings

The Bafta actor who is shunning America to live in Wateringbury

Save pounds on a Pontins holiday

Stones skipper quits to join league rivals

plus your new look Focus lifestyle magazine.