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City financiers in court over greenhouse gas scam

City financiers in court over greenhouse gas scam

Two city financiers appeared in front of magistrates today accused of conspiring to defraud investors and stealing more than £100,000 between them.

Your chance to change Maidstone council

Your chance to change Maidstone council

Voting for your next MP won't be the only decision you have to make on May 7 if you live in one of the 19 wards where councillors are up for election.

Four fire engines called to outbuilding blaze

Four fire engines called to outbuilding blaze

Crews in four fire engines tackled a blaze in a manufacturing unit in Bearsted.

Missing woman found after police search

Missing woman found after police search

There was a large police presence including the helicopter and officers with dogs after concerns were raised for the welfare of an elderly woman.

The Shouting Men with Gillingham's Gavin Hoyte

The Shouting Men with Gillingham's Gavin Hoyte

Gillingham defender Gavin Hoyte says he was delighted for Leon Legge after he scored their late goal against Preston.

General election candidates for Faversham and Mid Kent

General election candidates for Faversham and Mid Kent

Voters have a choice of seven in the forthcoming general election.

General election candidates in Maidstone and the Weald

General election candidates in Maidstone and the Weald

There are seven people hoping to represent Maidstone and The Weald in Parliament come next May.

Urgent call to make roads safer for children

Urgent call to make roads safer for children

Two petitions calling for Maidstone's roads to be made safer for children have been handed in to the council this evening.

Drunken menace in court again

Drunken menace in court again

A 25-year-old man has been let off with a fine after committing a further offence just a day after he was last in court.

'Katy Perry' left out of pocket after Aldi payment fiasco

'Katy Perry' left out of pocket after Aldi payment fiasco

A tribute act is among hundreds of shoppers who were stung by bank fines when a supermarket debited their accounts for three weeks of shopping.

Long delays after A249 crash

Long delays after A249 crash

Traffic was queuing back to Stockbury after a collision on the A249.

Mobile phone theft suspects arrested

Mobile phone theft suspects arrested

Three men were arrested for allegedly stealing mobile phones from guests at a nightclub.

Air ambulance called to park

Air ambulance called to park

The air ambulance landed in a recreation field this afternoon after paramedics requested more help.

Superman and Batman quizzed by police

Superman and Batman quizzed by police

A pair of superheroes out fundraising in a town centre today were stopped and questioned by police.

Caption the Action

Caption the Action

It's time to put your thinking caps on and help us come up with captions for some of the latest offerings from KM sport's photographic department.

Ola's back in business

Ola's back in business

One of the country's most well-known professional dancers is set to return to TV screens after recovering from a serious injury.

Three arrested after motorway police chase

Three arrested after motorway police chase

One man and two women are in custody after their vehicle was brought to a stop on the M20 on Saturday evening.

Wings out of drop zone

Wings out of drop zone

Welling took a big step towards Vanarama Conference safety on Tuesday night.

Broken down car causes delays

Broken down car causes delays

Drivers warned to expect delays on Blue Bell Hill until broken down vehicle is recovered.

Jasper raises pint to local business

Jasper raises pint to local business

Parliamentary candidate Jasper Gerard has raised a glass to the success of the Maidstone-based Musket Brewery.

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