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Stones fight back for point

Stones fight back for point

Maidstone fought back from two goals down to draw a terrific match at Sutton on Tuesday night.

Dealer jailed for hurling heroin into river

Dealer jailed for hurling heroin into river

A London drug dealer who threw heroin and crack cocaine into the River Medway in an attempt to avoid arrest has been jailed.

What happened when we tested out pizza delivery by canoe

What happened when we tested out pizza delivery by canoe

When Domino's announced it was trialling canoe deliveries by river, we placed an order to see if it would arrive by delivery 'buoy'.

‘Road cannot take any more cars’

‘Road cannot take any more cars’

Residents are calling for a rethink on plans which could see up to 2,800 homes built off a congested main road.

Delays on Maidstone bridge system

Delays on Maidstone bridge system

Work to upgrade Maidstone's gyratory system has led to long delays in the town centre this morning.

Man charged after pub assaults

Man charged after pub assaults

A man has been charged following several assaults at a town centre pub.

Police appeal after robber demands cash

Police appeal after robber demands cash

Officers are hunting a thief who demanded cash from his victim in a street robbery.

Road clears after serious crash on M20

Road clears after serious crash on M20

Fire crews, police and paramedics were called to an accident involving a motorbike and a lorry.

Stones face Sutton test

Stones face Sutton test

Maidstone travel to Sutton tonight with manager Jay Saunders tipping their opponents for a National League play-off place.

Teenage motorcyclist take to hospital after crash

Teenage motorcyclist take to hospital after crash

A motorbiker was taken to hospital after a crash that caused long queues on a main road into Maidstone.

Lorry fanatic's tragic death after split with ex

Lorry fanatic's tragic death after split with ex

A haulage enthusiast took his life just feet away from the treasured lorry that he was restoring, an inquest heard.

Boothy back with Stones

Boothy back with Stones

An old favourite was back at Maidstone on Saturday.

Man jailed for vicious rape

Man jailed for vicious rape

A terrified victim jumped from a window to escape a vicious rapist after he attacked her in "the most appalling and demeaning way" over several hours.

Man taken to hospital after crash

Man taken to hospital after crash

A man was taken to hospital following a crash at a notorious junction.

Park named among UK’s best

Park named among UK’s best

A popular park in the middle of a Kent town has been named among the best in the country.

Men against boys

Men against boys

Jay Saunders will step up his search for midfielders after claiming it was men against boys in Maidstone's defeat by Gateshead.

Another defeat for Stones

Another defeat for Stones

It’s four National League defeats in a row for Maidstone after losing 2-0 at home to Gateshead on Saturday.

New charity offers needy a place to turn life around

New charity offers needy a place to turn life around

People who are homeless or threatened with homelessness can receive free housing advice, support and education at this venue.

Teen confides in teacher after sex with young girl

Teen confides in teacher after sex with young girl

A 17-year-old boy with learning difficulties has been slapped with a court order after admitting to underage sex and sending lewd photos.

Carer jailed for stealing £25k from pensioners

Carer jailed for stealing £25k from pensioners

A carer with a gambling addiction has been locked up after admitting stealing more than £25k from vulnerable pensioners.

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