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Delays after crash on busy route

Delays after crash on busy route

Earlier delays on a major road near a busy roundabout have now cleared following a crash involving two vehicles.

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Champ Finlay holds his nerve

Champ Finlay holds his nerve

Twelve-year-old Finlay Strang stayed calm to land his maiden karting title - by a point.

Calls for urgent decision on future of leisure centre

Calls for urgent decision on future of leisure centre

A council has been urged to plan for a new leisure hub before the existing one becomes unusable.

Women’s group replaces trees lost to ‘over-enthusiastic mowing’

Women’s group replaces trees lost to ‘over-enthusiastic mowing’

A former quarry is being rewilded by women from Soroptimist International who hope the trees can survive “the rigours of the council gardening teams”.

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KentOnline’s team of the week

KentOnline’s team of the week

Find out who’s in KentOnline’s team of the week and vote for your star man.

Sol on Stones FA Cup draw | Shout-out to my ankle for Biv winner

Sol on Stones FA Cup draw | Shout-out to my ankle for Biv winner

Two of Maidstone’s FA Cup stars were back at the Gallagher Stadium on Sunday to watch the third-round draw.

Jools’ Annual Hootenanny to be filmed at Kent studios

Jools’ Annual Hootenanny to be filmed at Kent studios

The biggest New Year’s Eve party with musician Jools Holland will be returning to Kent – here’s how to get tickets.

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Stones cup hero: Mum tells me to shoot more

Stones cup hero: Mum tells me to shoot more

Maidstone FA Cup hero Bivesh Gurung is living proof you should always listen to your mum.

Elokobi on Maidstone’s FA Cup triumph

Elokobi on Maidstone’s FA Cup triumph

George Elokobi said the gods were with Bivesh Gurung after his extraordinary FA Cup winner for Maidstone.

Report: ‘Subbed’ Gurung sends Stones into FA Cup third round

Report: ‘Subbed’ Gurung sends Stones into FA Cup third round

An incredible twist of fate saw Bivesh Gurung fire Maidstone into the third round of the FA Cup - nine minutes after his substitution was announced.

Fire-ravaged pub’s reopening delayed

Fire-ravaged pub’s reopening delayed

The owners of a Grade-II listed pub destroyed in a blaze say plans to open this winter have been pushed back.

Machete and drugs found in car

Machete and drugs found in car

Cocaine, cannabis and a machete have been seized after police searched a car and a man is due in court.

Road through village centre to shut

Road through village centre to shut

Motorists are warned of a road closure in the middle of a village starting next week.

Football fixtures and results

Football fixtures and results

Catch up with the week’s football fixtures and results.

Noakes: I need that winning buzz again

Noakes: I need that winning buzz again

Sam Noakes wants to make up for lost time as he returns to the ring after an eight-month absence.

‘We don’t need to change – we need to enjoy it’

‘We don’t need to change – we need to enjoy it’

Maidstone manager George Elokobi has told his players to go out and enjoy their FA Cup tie against Barrow.

Firefighters called after reports of unstable chimney

Firefighters called after reports of unstable chimney

Fire crews were at a house in a town centre after reports of an unsafe chimney stack.

Missing 64-year-old dies

Missing 64-year-old dies

Police have confirmed a man who was last seen five days ago has died.

FA Cup run raising crucial funds for new pitch

FA Cup run raising crucial funds for new pitch

Co-owner Terry Casey says it would be a financial game-changer should Maidstone upset Barrow in the FA Cup Second Round.

Could Pepe’s be coming to town?

Could Pepe’s be coming to town?

Plans have been submitted to convert a closed high street bank to a 46-seater Pepe’s Piri Piri restaurant and takeaway.

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