This week's Kent Messenger is packed full of the latest news from your community and great money saving offers.

In Maidstone we lead on the story of a rapist who was caught because he licked his victim's face, leaving DNA traces that brought him to justice.

Out main story in Malling is about a 16-year-old boy who is fighting for his life with serious head injuries after an incident in Borough Green.

And in the Weald we have a picture special about the visit of the Countess of Wessex to a village primary school.

We also have a Comic Relief round-up, the latest on the row over school places, and a spread of pictures from a walk in Mote Park to raise money for the Prostate Cancer Charity.

We also have more than 50 money-saving Meal Deals offers at restaurants, pubs and cafes across the area.