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Hawkins not deflated after falling at final hurdle again

Hawkins not deflated after falling at final hurdle again

Ditton’s Barry Hawkins won’t let his latest near miss diminish his determination to win one of snooker’s Triple Crown events.

New bus service linking town to Bluewater for festive season

New bus service linking town to Bluewater for festive season

Shoppers will be able to use a new bus to get to Bluewater during the Christmas period.

‘The first one was a perfectly good goal’

‘The first one was a perfectly good goal’

George Elokobi was adamant the first of Matt Rush’s two disallowed goals should have stood in Maidstone’s draw with St Albans.

Report: Frustration for Stones in home draw

Report: Frustration for Stones in home draw

Returning striker Matt Rush had two goals ruled out as Maidstone were held by struggling St Albans.

Striker Rush rejoins Maidstone

Striker Rush rejoins Maidstone

Maidstone have brought another former player back to the Gallagher Stadium.

‘The time for action is now’ over spread of HMOs

‘The time for action is now’ over spread of HMOs

Action needs to be taken to prevent the spread of unchecked Houses of Multiple Occupancy applications, say councillors.

‘It takes a big man to go back on his previous decision’

‘It takes a big man to go back on his previous decision’

Sol Wanjau-Smith was never going to burn his bridges with Maidstone United.

‘No one should endure this’: Family’s stark warning after tragic death of dog on golf course

‘No one should endure this’: Family’s stark warning after tragic death of dog on golf course

A heartbroken family say the life of their “beloved” pet Yorkshire terrier was “tragically cut short” after being hit by a vehicle on a golf course.

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Football fixtures and results

Football fixtures and results

Catch up with all the week’s football fixtures and results here.

‘Scratch the surface and this pub isn’t all it seems’

‘Scratch the surface and this pub isn’t all it seems’

The Secret Drinker was left unimpressed by a burnt meal and a waitress who seemed like she’d rather be somewhere else.

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Faster more comfortable trains on the way

Faster more comfortable trains on the way

Southeastern is taking delivery of 13 new Class 377 trains to improve its service.

Stones hoping to extend Papadopoulos loan

Stones hoping to extend Papadopoulos loan

Maidstone want to extend Antony Papadopoulos’ loan from Crawley until the end of the season.

Husband of nineties supermodel pays tribute to 'love of my life' at funeral

Husband of nineties supermodel pays tribute to 'love of my life' at funeral

A British supermodel known for her stunning looks during the height of the 90s has been laid to rest in Kent.

Shaun the Sheep statue to be auctioned off again

Shaun the Sheep statue to be auctioned off again

A statue decorated by a popular children’s illustrator is open for bids again in aid of a hospice charity.

‘Bivesh only scores bangers’

‘Bivesh only scores bangers’

George Elokobi was impressed with Maidstone’s performance against Eastbourne on Tuesday night.

Report: Special strikes light up Stones home win

Report: Special strikes light up Stones home win

Two cracking goals helped Maidstone beat Eastbourne and took their unbeaten run into double figures.

Everything you need to know about how to be at Jools’ Annual Hootenanny

Everything you need to know about how to be at Jools’ Annual Hootenanny

Jools Holland is once again to host his star-studded New Year’s Eve party in Kent – and the draw for tickets to be there is open now.

Landmark restaurant shut for refurb

Landmark restaurant shut for refurb

A restaurant next to one of the county’s busiest junctions has temporarily closed while work is under way to create “a fresh new look”.

Nando’s ‘refurb’ closure was actually to address ‘mouse activity’

Nando’s ‘refurb’ closure was actually to address ‘mouse activity’

A restaurant chain which claimed to have closed for “some DIY” was in fact pest-proofing after staff and customers spotted rodents in the dining area.

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Rising star is one to watch

Rising star is one to watch

Teenager Thomas Merritt is being tipped for greater success next year after a strong debut season in the BRSCC Fiesta Junior Championship.

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