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Van and lorry crash on M20 slip road

Van and lorry crash on M20 slip road

Emergency services have been called to a collision on a slip road off the M20.

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National lockdown restrictions 'could be imposed next week'

National lockdown restrictions 'could be imposed next week'

Prime Minister Boris Johnson is preparing to introduce national lockdown restrictions from next Wednesday.

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'I looked like I had a stroke, I couldn't smile or blink'

'I looked like I had a stroke, I couldn't smile or blink'

The bravery of a show jumper who was kicked in the face by a horse while competing is being recognised in a national award ceremony.

All school staff to get 10% off at Morrisons

All school staff to get 10% off at Morrisons

Thanks for looking after our kids, says store chief.

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Man charged with stalking

Man charged with stalking

A man in his 50s recalled to prison has been charged with stalking offences.

Residents without water for four days

Residents without water for four days

Home-owners are growing angry as they enter their fourth day surviving with only bottled water.

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Football fixtures and results

Football fixtures and results

All the week's football fixtures and results for our teams and beyond.

Stones return wasn't an option

Stones return wasn't an option

Maidstone legend Lee Worgan addresses speculation linking him with a summer return to the club.

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Two winners in one hour!

Two winners in one hour!

Maidstone trainer Murty McGrath had two winners within an hour of each other at Exeter racecourse.

Overturned car on M20 shuts lanes

Overturned car on M20 shuts lanes

A woman was treated by paramedics after a car overturned on the M20.

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"Murder? All I know is I was beaten up"

"Murder? All I know is I was beaten up"

The friend of a man fatally knifed in an argument told a court it is 'ridiculous' to suggest he was behind the stabbing.

'I appreciate your concerns'

'I appreciate your concerns'

A Tory MP is battling to persuade the Government to "see sense" over housing targets.

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The cat and the nobleman

The cat and the nobleman

History has few stranger tales than that of Sir Henry Wyatt and the jailhouse cat.

'I was just joking'

'I was just joking'

A 'misunderstanding' over a comment made about a man's girlfriend sparked the violence that resulted in him being fatally stabbed, a court was told.

The legends behind West Kent's paranormal past

The legends behind West Kent's paranormal past

We’ve all heard of the Ghost of Blue Bell Hill, but have you heard of the phantom dog in Leeds Castle, or the Witch of Pilgrims Way?

Warning after supermarket distraction theft

Warning after supermarket distraction theft

Shoppers have been urged to keep wallets and purses safe after a man had his stolen while distracted at a supermarket.

'I never would have moved here if I knew what it was like'

'I never would have moved here if I knew what it was like'

Residents on a new build housing estate have reacted to the news of the latest sinkhole to appear near their homes.

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It's 1,400 free meals and counting as Stones back Rashford

It's 1,400 free meals and counting as Stones back Rashford

Maidstone United have served up 1,400 free lunches since Marcus Rashford launched his campaign to stop children going hungry.

Scorpion tattoo clue in hunt for knifeman

Scorpion tattoo clue in hunt for knifeman

Police are hunting a would-be mugger with a distinctive piece of body art following an attempted robbery in a town centre.

Illegal immigrant caught red-handed dealing drugs

Illegal immigrant caught red-handed dealing drugs

An Albanian national who has been deported from the UK on multiple occasions has been jailed for drug dealing.

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