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Man 'had claw hammer in KFC'

Man 'had claw hammer in KFC'

A man has appeared in court accused of having a claw hammer in a fast food restaurant.

Six-figure sums for stand-in mental health trust chiefs

Six-figure sums for stand-in mental health trust chiefs

Temporary mental health trust chiefs cost the NHS six-figure sums - despite being in their positions for less than a year, it's been revealed.

Ambulance boss apologises for delays

Ambulance boss apologises for delays

The ambulance service has apologised for delays in reaching patients as it struggles to cope with a high volume of calls.

Lane closures as roadworks continue

Lane closures as roadworks continue

Drivers have been warned to expect delays as works to improve a town centre one-way system enter their third week.

Armed Forces Day celebrations come to Kent

Armed Forces Day celebrations come to Kent

Armed Forces Day takes place this Saturday, with celebrations taking place throughout the week running up to the event.

Supermarket evacuation caused by deliberate fire

Supermarket evacuation caused by deliberate fire

A supermarket was evacuated after it became smoke-logged from a nearby fire which was started deliberately.

Dumaka staying at Stones

Dumaka staying at Stones

Maidstone United striker Dumebi Dumaka has put pen to paper on a new deal for the 2016/17 season.

Crash causes rush-hour delays

Crash causes rush-hour delays

A collision caused delays on a major route out of Maidstone.

Theft arrest in residential street

Theft arrest in residential street

If you spotted police in this housing development last night, here is what they were doing.

Family's quest for answer's after mum's thirst death

Family's quest for answer's after mum's thirst death

A family is still seeking answers - months after a grandmother is believed to have died from thirst in a Kent hospital.

Back To The Centre, Marty

Back To The Centre, Marty

Super heroes and super cars are at Fremlin Walk.

Historic yes, listed no

Historic yes, listed no

Historic England has turned down a village's request to have its central shopping parade listed.

Delays after Maidstone bridge accident

Delays after Maidstone bridge accident

Police and paramedics were called to Maidstone bridge after a three-vehicle smash.

Police called after sudden death

Police called after sudden death

Forensics teams were called out after the sudden death of a woman in her 30s.

Car crashes and flash flooding - downpours batter the county

Car crashes and flash flooding - downpours batter the county

Heavy downpours have triggered flash flooding and made for dangerous driving conditions across parts of the county.

MP's moving tribute to 'murdered' Jo

MP's moving tribute to 'murdered' Jo

The Maidstone and Weald MP has paid an emotional tribute to a 'devoted' mum and public servant who was shot dead in her constituency.

Teen driver arrested after failing drink and drugs test

Teen driver arrested after failing drink and drugs test

A teenager was arrested on suspicion of drink and drug-driving after a crash.

Transfer window news delights Stones

Transfer window news delights Stones

The National League's decision to scrap transfer windows is a massive bonus to Maidstone, says boss Jay Saunders.

Man arrested after 'disturbance'

Man arrested after 'disturbance'

A man was arrested after police were called to a "disturbance" near a public gardens.

Nobody found after man 'threatens to jump' from tower

Nobody found after man 'threatens to jump' from tower

A major road was closed this evening after a man scaled a tower block and threatened to jump, yet an extensive search failed to find anyone.

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