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New pavilion plans at one of world’s oldest cricket clubs

New pavilion plans at one of world’s oldest cricket clubs

An historic cricket team based in the grounds of a castle is looking to raise £500k after getting the green light to build a new clubhouse.

Church community centre up for sale

Church community centre up for sale

A church hall has been put on the market for £750k, with a suggestion it could be turned into homes.

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A man who knows how to win play-offs

A man who knows how to win play-offs

Assistant manager Craig Fagan could be Maidstone’s lucky charm in the National League South play-offs.

Blair fights to get a grip

Blair fights to get a grip

Tyre trouble restricted Maidstone’s Adam Blair to two sixth-place finishes in his Audi TT Cup opener at Brands Hatch.

‘I wouldn’t have expected this’

‘I wouldn’t have expected this’

Maidstone striker Matt Rush faces his old club in the play-offs on Wednesday night having started the season at Aveley.

Making a quick impression at Goodwood

Making a quick impression at Goodwood

BTCC star Jake Hill and a quartet of fellow Kent racers have been hitting top gear at the legendary venue.

Merritt laps up debut

Merritt laps up debut

Thomas Merritt enjoyed a successful debut in the BRSCC Fiesta Junior Championship at Brands Hatch.

First look at leisure centre’s new water park

First look at leisure centre’s new water park

New images show plans to build slides and water cannons for a splash pad at a popular swimming centre.

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Murder accused says landlord threatened to track down her daughter

Murder accused says landlord threatened to track down her daughter

A 55-year-old accused of murdering a pub landlord has told a court she was scared he might hurt her teenage daughter.

Maidstone v Aveley play-off tickets

Maidstone v Aveley play-off tickets

Tickets have gone on sale for Maidstone’s National League South play-off eliminator.

Corne on double award

Corne on double award

No one has done more than Sam Corne to get Maidstone into the National League South play-offs.

Hawkins has plenty left in the tank

Hawkins has plenty left in the tank

Ditton’s Barry Hawkins is back at the Crucible and as hungry as ever for World Championship success.

Kent Merit Under-16 Boys Cup Final

Kent Merit Under-16 Boys Cup Final

A late winner ensured Maidstone United triumphed over 10-man Dartford on Sunday.

‘Our record saw 109 exhausts fitted one Saturday’

‘Our record saw 109 exhausts fitted one Saturday’

A new business fitted only one exhaust on its first day, but 50 years later business is great.

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Dominant Noakes wins European title

Dominant Noakes wins European title

Maidstone boxer Sam Noakes is the new European lightweight champion - taking his tally of belts to five.

Elokobi: A fantastic performance

Elokobi: A fantastic performance

Maidstone go into the National League South play-offs in great shape after thrashing Hampton & Richmond.

‘Fortnum and Masons it ain’t’ - Christmas tree seller fears closure over rates tax bill

‘Fortnum and Masons it ain’t’ - Christmas tree seller fears closure over rates tax bill

A Christmas tree farmer is appealing against a ratings valuation he says could put him out of business and cost his staff their jobs.

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Mum ‘forced’ to smuggle drugs into prison

Mum ‘forced’ to smuggle drugs into prison

A serial fraudster who took cocaine into a jail hidden in a crisp packet says she had been made to fear for her life.

Report: Stones thrash Hampton on final day

Report: Stones thrash Hampton on final day

Maidstone have finished fourth in National League South after thumping Hampton & Richmond.

‘My daughter will be in a wheelchair for life, the least I can do is 26 miles’

‘My daughter will be in a wheelchair for life, the least I can do is 26 miles’

An able-bodied dad aims to complete the London Marathon in a wheelchair after being inspired by his three-year-old daughter who is disabled.

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