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The Kent Sound is guessed at last

The Kent Sound is guessed at last

It's the competition that's been driving the county crazy - but tonight somebody finally won the Kent Sound.

Former Liberal Democrat candidate switches to Green Party

Former Liberal Democrat candidate switches to Green Party

Irene Shepherd will help former rival Stuart Jeffery in the upcoming election to become a representative for Maidstone Borough Council's Fant ward.

Sick vandals desecrate grave of boy, 13

Sick vandals desecrate grave of boy, 13

A mother lost her voice through crying after vandals smashed up her teenage son's grave... the second time it's happened.

Dyke letter triggers talks

Dyke letter triggers talks

Maidstone United could be closing in on another 3G breakthrough after intervention from FA chairman Greg Dyke.

Zac of the net for Stones

Zac of the net for Stones

Zac Attwood scored a last-minute winner as Maidstone United boosted their Ryman League Premier Division play-off hopes.

Kent road leaves minister breathless amid high pollution

Kent road leaves minister breathless amid high pollution

The wheezing climate change secretary was pictured using an inhaler on a visit to a Kent street where pollution is said to exceed EU safety levels.

Stones may offer Butcher permanent move

Stones may offer Butcher permanent move

Deadline day loan signing Stephen Butcher could be offered a permanent deal if he impresses at Maidstone.

That's Scho Business: Evans is a lovely bloke

That's Scho Business: Evans is a lovely bloke

Gillingham assistant manager John Schofield has his say on Rotherham manager Steve Evans.

Warrilow wants no outside help in survival battle

Warrilow wants no outside help in survival battle

Tonbridge boss Tommy Warrilow has no interest in staying up by default.

Watt calls on Stones to take their chance

Watt calls on Stones to take their chance

Captain Steve Watt has called on Maidstone United to make the most of their play-off reprieve.

Give a goat a home, Maidstone-based sanctuary pleads

Give a goat a home, Maidstone-based sanctuary pleads

Homes for hairy kids wanted, pleads goat sanctuary.

The band that never grows old

The band that never grows old

The singer who never grows old is performing in Maidstone again - 46 years after his appearance on Top Of The Pops.

Widowed husband calls for funding boost for rare cancer

Widowed husband calls for funding boost for rare cancer

A petition to put funding into pancreatic cancer needs 100,000 signatures by Tuesday to be considered by MPs.

Restaurant boss jailed for molesting waitresses

Restaurant boss jailed for molesting waitresses

The former boss of a Maidstone eaterie has been jailed after being found guilty of molesting women staff.

Pervert jailed after bringing bag of sex toys to abuse young girls

Pervert jailed after bringing bag of sex toys to abuse young girls

A paedophile who travelled more than 70 miles with sex toys, condoms and a mask ready to abuse two young girls has been jailed today.

Minister tests towns pollution levels

Minister tests towns pollution levels

Climate change Minister Ed Davey swopped the smog of London for Maidstone's polluted streets today.

'Pathetic' amount of people cycling to work

'Pathetic' amount of people cycling to work

The number of people cycling to work is pathetic and urgent action is needed, according to the Green Party.

The wrong kind of pheasant?

The wrong kind of pheasant?

Feathers were ruffled after trains were delayed this morning... by a pheasant.

Walkers can get in the pink for a walk in aid of breast cancer

Walkers can get in the pink for a walk in aid of breast cancer

Breast Cancer Care's Pink Ribbonwalk will return to Leeds Castle this summer.

Saunders' play-off boost

Saunders' play-off boost

Maidstone United boss Jay Saunders has called for a final push from his players after their play-off reprieve.

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