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Thousands raised for injured superbike star

Thousands raised for injured superbike star

A fundraising page set up to help the recovery of Kent rider Steve Mercer, who was involved in a horror crash, has raised thousands of pounds.

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Appeal after motorcyclist dies in crash

Appeal after motorcyclist dies in crash

Police are appealing for information after a motorcyclist died in a crash in the early hours.

Animal remains on road after lorry spills its load

Animal remains on road after lorry spills its load

Animal entrails have been spilled onto a busy road after a lorry shed its load. Warning: graphic images.

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Man jailed over series of arsons

Man jailed over series of arsons

An arsonist responsible for a series of fires in a Kent town has been locked up.

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Arrest after town centre burglary spree

Arrest after town centre burglary spree

Police have arrested a local man after a string of burglaries in a town centre.

Bus forum seeks YOUR views

Bus forum seeks YOUR views

Bus passengers of all ages are being asked to give their views on the service at a meeting next week.

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Another regal display from Crystal

Another regal display from Crystal

Showjumper Crystal Body has won the Royal Windsor Horse Show for the second year running.

Baby Tony appears on This Morning with new parents

Baby Tony appears on This Morning with new parents

The adopted parents of a boy left disabled at the hands of his parents have shared his story.

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Mental health hospital launches recruitment drive for 150 staff

Mental health hospital launches recruitment drive for 150 staff

A recruitment drive for around 150 staff, including nurses and care worker, has launched ahead of the opening of a new mental health hospital.

Stinger halts car during police chase

Stinger halts car during police chase

Police have arrested a man after the stinger was used in a bid to stop a suspected stolen vehicle.

Wynter set for Stones exit

Wynter set for Stones exit

Alex Wynter looks set to leave Maidstone after talks with manager Jay Saunders.

Thieves swipe stag statues from popular attraction

Thieves swipe stag statues from popular attraction

Two men allegedly bundled statues measuring four-feet tall into a car boot during raid at a castle.

Grisly end for rare albino squirrel

Grisly end for rare albino squirrel

The death of a rare albino squirrel has been described as a "real shame" by a local who saw it almost daily.

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Robbery suspect charged over metal theft after staff 'threatened with hammer'

Robbery suspect charged over metal theft after staff 'threatened with hammer'

A man was due in court today after being charged in connection with the theft of scrap metal from a recycling centre.

Jay's staying at Stones

Jay's staying at Stones

Maidstone chief executive Bill Williams says boss Jay Saunders is staying at the club.

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Wheelchair provider feeling the strain as disabled girl waits seven months for pram

Wheelchair provider feeling the strain as disabled girl waits seven months for pram

A three-year-old disabled and blind girl has been forced to wait seven months for a specialist pram.

Bouncer slashed with glass

Bouncer slashed with glass

A doorman ended up in hospital after coming to the aid of a reveller being confronted by five men.

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Vehicle fire shut part of M20

Vehicle fire shut part of M20

Police stopped all traffic as fire crews dealt with a vehicle in flames.

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Missing 89-year-old found safe and well

Missing 89-year-old found safe and well

A missing pensioner is recovering in hospital after more than 180 people joined the search to find him.

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Saunders favourite for Macc

Saunders favourite for Macc

Maidstone boss Jay Saunders is odds-on favourite to be named Macclesfield's new manager.

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