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Couple in 90s scammed out of life savings

Couple in 90s scammed out of life savings

A warning has been issued about criminals knocking on doors posing as council staff.

Dad's McRage at wrong order

Dad's McRage at wrong order

Footage has been captured of a vegetarian venting his frustration at staff messing up his order twice.

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M2: 13-mile stretch closed all weekend

M2: 13-mile stretch closed all weekend

Drivers are facing a 36-mile diversion as a long stretch of the M2 is shut for "urgent repairs".

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Landlord taking police to court over 'wrongful arrest'

Landlord taking police to court over 'wrongful arrest'

A millionaire property mogul is taking Kent Police to court after claiming he was wrongly arrested.

Star-themed dress down day 'nothing to do with Brexit'

Star-themed dress down day 'nothing to do with Brexit'

A grammar school has come under fire after pupils were invited to wear clothes with stars on to "celebrate Brexit".

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Drug dealer jailed

Drug dealer jailed

A drug dealer who to tried to avoid arrest by concealing more than 200 deals of heroin and cocaine has been jailed.

Councils' legal row settled out of court

Councils' legal row settled out of court

A nine month-long battle between two councils over a key road project has finally come to a head.

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Robber jailed for 'terrifying' knife raid on village shop

Robber jailed for 'terrifying' knife raid on village shop

A 20-year-old who threatened a woman with a knife in order to steal £100 has been sentenced to more than four years in prison.

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No room for error

No room for error

Head coach Hakan Hayrettin reckons Maidstone need to win their remaining nine games to have a chance of staying up.

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Where to celebrate St Patrick's Day this weekend

Where to celebrate St Patrick's Day this weekend

Whether you are after live music or a simple pint of Guinness, there is plenty planned for Sunday.

Krispy Kreme shuts store

Krispy Kreme shuts store

Doughnut giant Krispy Kreme has pulled out of one the county's towns after less than a year.

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'Fake cop' arrested

'Fake cop' arrested

Officers seized a police-style high visibility jacket and a fake police warrant card from a car seen driving around with blue flashing lights.

Three not so easy

Three not so easy

Michael Phillips believes the turnover of managers is a big factor in Maidstone's league position.

Friends skydive in mother-to-be's memory

Friends skydive in mother-to-be's memory

Two friends are ready to fall 12,000 feet to raise money in memory of their friend who passed away.

Police officer denies dangerous driving

Police officer denies dangerous driving

An officer who crashed a Kent Police vehicle into parked cars en route to a crime scene asked for his trial to be held outside the county.

Policeman hit by ball bearing

Policeman hit by ball bearing

Police are looking to track down two young men seen on a riverside bridge moments before an officer was attacked.

School reopens after fire alarm disruption

School reopens after fire alarm disruption

A secondary school which had to close after the fire alarm rang more than 25 times in a morning earlier this week has reopened to all students.

Reaction: Penalty calls costly

Reaction: Penalty calls costly

Hakan Hayrettin felt Maidstone should have had two penalties in their defeat at Eastleigh.

Watch: Lisbie loving life at 40!

Watch: Lisbie loving life at 40!

With Wembley in his sights, veteran Cray Valley striker Kevin Lisbie explains his love of the game.

Report: Stones lose at Eastleigh

Report: Stones lose at Eastleigh

A goal at the end of either half saw Maidstone beaten at play-off hopefuls Eastleigh.

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