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George Elokobi: From rags to riches

George Elokobi: From rags to riches

Maidstone defender George Elokobi's inspiring story from Cameroon to the Premier League, plus he tells us if he'd walk off due to racist abuse.

'Faulty cable' leaves dozens without internet

'Faulty cable' leaves dozens without internet

Openreach say it is working "round the clock" to fix a fault in its cable line.

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23 'migrants' detained at services

23 'migrants' detained at services

Police were called to a motorway service station following reports of people in the back of a lorry.

Rapper's tour will go ahead in wake of 'murder'

Rapper's tour will go ahead in wake of 'murder'

A musician has announced he's to go ahead with a series of performances just weeks after a student was stabbed to death following one of his gigs.

Warning signs all parents should be aware of

Warning signs all parents should be aware of

A schoolgirl has fallen foul to a rare disease that can leave victims blind and in a wheelchair.

Car crashes into bungalow

Car crashes into bungalow

A driver who crashed into the side of a house had to be freed by fire crews.

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'Think before you build'

'Think before you build'

Shoppers will be asked to sign a petition against the redevelopment of a shopping centre for flats.

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Village summit over 5,000-home plan

Village summit over 5,000-home plan

More than 200 people packed into a small hall to discuss concerns over plans to build 5,000 new homes.

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Hotel rooms booked for patients after Brexit

Hotel rooms booked for patients after Brexit

A hospital trust has published details of the preparations it is making ahead of leaving the European Union later this month.

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300 trees to go to stop devastating floods

300 trees to go to stop devastating floods

Some 300 trees will be uprooted in one of Kent's most popular parks in an effort to prevent 40 acres being submerged under 12 feet of water.

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Curry house named best in Kent

Curry house named best in Kent

Two Kent restaurants have beaten competition from across the country to be honoured for their cooking at a prize-giving ceremony.

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Maidstone Half-Marathon 2019 - top 10 pictures

Maidstone Half-Marathon 2019 - top 10 pictures

If you raced in Sunday's Maidstone Half-Marathon there's a chance you've made it into Sean Aidan's picture gallery. Check it out here.

Vehicle hits home

Vehicle hits home

The emergency services are at the scene of a crash which saw a vehicle plough into a house.

Suicide victim identified by DNA

Suicide victim identified by DNA

The body of a man who had been missing for two months was found in a vacant house, a coroner heard.

Who gave heroin addict fatal injection?

Who gave heroin addict fatal injection?

Police say they cannot fully conclude who gave a heroin addict a fatal overdose.

Boy, 16, appears at Old Bailey on murder charge

Boy, 16, appears at Old Bailey on murder charge

A teenage boy accused of murdering a student during a mass brawl has appeared in court.

Crews battle roof fire

Crews battle roof fire

Two fire engines were called to reports of a house fire in the early hours of this morning.

Power cut takes out traffic lights

Power cut takes out traffic lights

A power cut has caused long delays after a number of traffic lights stopped working.

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Boy, 16, to enter plea over 'murder'

Boy, 16, to enter plea over 'murder'

A teenager accused of murdering a student during a town centre brawl is due at the Old Bailey this morning.

Meet Santa at autism friendly event

Meet Santa at autism friendly event

A special Christmas event is being put on especially for children with additional needs.

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