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Huge shop blaze and car fires not linked, say police

04 September 2015
Huge shop blaze and car fires not linked, say police

Police say investigations have been put on hold into five suspicious car fires less than an hour before a huge alleged arson attack on a shop.

Probe after pregnant woman's tragic death

03 September 2015
Probe after pregnant woman's tragic death

An external investigation has been launched after a mother of three died after giving birth at a London hospital.

Gypsy applications opposed

03 September 2015
Gypsy applications opposed

Residents in the weald are opposing two proposed traveller sites after it was revealed Maidstone borough has the most in the county.

Pensioner due to stand trial for dangerous driving

02 September 2015
Pensioner due to stand trial for dangerous driving

A decision will be made on whether an 88-year-old, accused of ploughing into an 89-year-old man as he used a zebra crossing, is fit to stand trial.

Rugby World Cup coming to Aylesford

02 September 2015
Rugby World Cup coming to Aylesford

William Webb Ellis trophy due to appear in Kent village on the 85th day of a national tour.

Prolific beggar banned from asking for money

02 September 2015
Prolific beggar banned from asking for money

A prolific criminal has been slapped with a behaviour order after being caught begging twice in one day.

Bomb disposal team descends on village

01 September 2015
Bomb disposal team descends on village

An unexploded bomb was detonated in West Malling this morning.

Facebook backlash as Leeds Castle bans kids' toys

01 September 2015
Facebook backlash as Leeds Castle bans kids' toys

A popular Kent attraction has experienced a huge backlash after banning all 'wheel-based toys.'

Mass brawl leaves man with serious head injuries

26 August 2015
Mass brawl leaves man with serious head injuries

An appeal for witnesses has been launched after a man was left with serious head injuries following a mass brawl in a town centre.

Diving death likely accidental

25 August 2015
Diving death likely accidental

The death of an author after a private scuba diving course was likely the result of a tragic accident, a pre-inquest review has heard.

Fake carer cons man out of £260

24 August 2015
Fake carer cons man out of £260

A woman has been convicted of fraud after pretending to be a man's carer and tricking him into handing over almost £300.

Fridge barrier mastermind evicted

21 August 2015
Fridge barrier mastermind evicted

The man behind a barrier of fridges which appeared outside a Maidstone chippy has been evicted.

Kent couple get hitched on national TV

20 August 2015
Kent couple get hitched on national TV

The reasons why a groom turned up at a Kent football ground dressed as a baby were revealed as his nuptials were broadcast on national TV tonight.

Hammer attack man convicted

19 August 2015
Hammer attack man convicted

A man who smashed up a Mercedes-Benz with a hammer while two people sat inside has been handed a suspended sentence.

Thug jailed after threatening toddler

18 August 2015
Thug jailed after threatening toddler

A man who threatened a two-year-old girl and spat at a police officer in a drug-fuelled rampage has been jailed for eight months.

Thief stopped by mum is given suspended jail term

15 August 2015
Thief stopped by mum is given suspended jail term

A mum-of-three has spoken out after stopping a man stealing a bundle of cash from her local shop.

Guilty of loving too much?

14 August 2015
Guilty of loving too much?

A defence solicitor claimed a man who planted a spy camera in his ex-partner's bedroom and followed her to Scotland was guilty of "loving too much".

Plans for 1,000 homes will 'swallow' parish

12 August 2015
Plans for 1,000 homes will 'swallow' parish

Villagers have criticised proposals to build 950 homes, a doctor's surgery, a school, and supermarket on a busy route.

Man wanted in connection with robbery

12 August 2015
Man wanted in connection with robbery

Police have released a picture of a man wanted in connection with a robbery at a shop in Maidstone.

Firefighters tackle paper mill blaze

12 August 2015
Firefighters tackle paper mill blaze

Five fire crews rushed to the scene of a large fire at a paper mill.

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