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Families enjoy a wizard party

31 July 2016
Families enjoy a wizard party

Around 150 people turned up at Maidstone's Waterstones last night for the midnight launch of the new Harry Potter book.

All aboard for another beer

31 July 2016
All aboard for another beer

Better late than never was the motto as the Black Cat Brewery was presented with a certificate for being the best.

Woman is cut free from overturned car

30 July 2016
Woman is cut free from overturned car

Firefighters removed the roof of a car to release the trapped occupant following a crash in Brenchley this morning.

Take a tour of the lavender fields

30 July 2016
Take a tour of the lavender fields

The chairman of Sevenoaks District Council was among the first to tour the lavender fields of one of the largest fragrance producers.

Italian restaurant planned for old pub

30 July 2016
Italian restaurant planned for old pub

An upmarket Italian restaurant, complete with airy "orangery" space is proposed for West Malling High Street.

Heads turned by upside down rainbow

30 July 2016
Heads turned by upside down rainbow

Family bemused as unusual phenomenon appears over their house for the second time.

Music festival with a dual purpose

30 July 2016
Music festival with a dual purpose

An afternoon of fun and music is in store at Lainey Farm's Littlefest event today.

Party planned for new Potter book launch

30 July 2016
Party planned for new Potter book launch

Anyone wanting to be the first to read the new Harry Potter novel - out at midnight - will have to order it in advance because of Sunday trading.

Missing speed camera explained

30 July 2016
Missing speed camera explained

The speed camera on the Loose Road in Maidstone will be the first to receive new updated digital technology.

Surgery given outstanding bill of health by watchdog

29 July 2016
Surgery given outstanding bill of health by watchdog

A surgery looking after more than 10,000 patients has been rated outstanding by health watchdog the Care Quality Commission.

Diamond Wedding for former union leader

28 July 2016
Diamond Wedding for former union leader

The spark of love is still burning for a couple whose 60 years of married life have revolved around the Fire Service.

Segway tumble proves a career-stopper

27 July 2016
Segway tumble proves a career-stopper

A woman injured in a fall from a Segway has criticised the organisers of an event for a lack of first-aid response.

Good news for Kent MPs

15 July 2016
Good news for Kent MPs

Greg Clark is promoted and Michael Fallon keeps his job in Mrs May's reshuffle

Three big plans for Sutton Road approved

15 July 2016
Three big plans for Sutton Road approved

Votes by just a handful of councillors have determined the future shape of Maidstone.

Village mourns Cherry Fann

14 July 2016
Village mourns Cherry Fann

A village stalwart who worked tirelessly for her community has died.

From A-levels to rally car racing in a single day

13 July 2016
From A-levels to rally car racing in a single day

A Kent College student handed in her A-level biology paper and dashed out the classroom to qualify for the European Rally Championship.

Council puts off 800 homes plan

12 July 2016
Council puts off 800 homes plan

Concerns over traffic have delayed the approval of two housing schemes, with councillors calling for more details.

Firm fined after crush accident

08 July 2016
Firm fined after crush accident

A metal-working firm whose lack of safety left an employed semi-paralysed has been fined £22,000.

Welcome to ugliest, most uninviting place in the world

05 July 2016
Welcome to ugliest, most uninviting place in the world

Maidstone councillors have deferred making a decision on further development along the Sutton Road.

Warehouse scheme rejected - by one vote

01 July 2016
Warehouse scheme rejected - by one vote

Councillors have gone against their planning officers' advice to reject commercial development near an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

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