Volunteers who make sure clubbers get home safe and sound are being honoured today.

The Urban Blue Bus project , whose members give up their Saturday nights to help keep Maidstone town centre safe at night, are among those commended at this year's Mid Kent police awards.

In a special ceremony at Leeds Castle officers from throughout Mid Kent will be honoured for their bravery and dedication to duty.

The Area Commander's Awards honour those who make a considerable contribution to policing in Mid Kent, and this year awards are being presented by Chief Superintendent Matthew Nix.

He said: "The Area Commander's Awards are designed to recognise more than just those who perform well, but those individuals whose actions go way beyond the call of duty.

"All the recipients are examples of Mid Kent's finest policing and they should rightly be proud of their achievement in gaining this award."