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Developers opt for "Maidstone Gateway"

Developers opt for "Maidstone Gateway"

10 February 2014

Developers' plans for Junction 8 will "never be acceptable" said residents attending a public exhibition.

Lane "can't take extra traffic"

Lane "can't take extra traffic"

10 February 2014

The county councillor for Loose has been filming traffic problems to provide evidence against a controversial housing scheme.

West Kent braces itself for flooding as storm approaches

West Kent braces itself for flooding as storm approaches

09 February 2014

Areas around the River Medway and Beult remain on high alert for flooding today, as rain and strong winds are expected to batter the county.

Sevenoaks by-pass closed after crashes

Sevenoaks by-pass closed after crashes

08 February 2014

The A21 was closed this afternoon following a multi-vehicle accident.

Maidstone Symphony Orchestra delights audience

Maidstone Symphony Orchestra delights audience

07 February 2014

An emotional intensity was displayed in a concert by Maidstone Symphony Orchestra, writes Dr Brian Hick in his review.

College takeover revealed

College takeover revealed

06 February 2014

The preferred bidders have been announced to run a college which is being broken up after amassing £16m of debt.

Ambulance volunteer guilty of sex assault during medical 'assessment'

Ambulance volunteer guilty of sex assault during medical 'assessment'

06 February 2014

An ambulance worker who carried out intimate examinations on a teenager has been found guilty of sexually assaulting her.

Police arrest 28 people following a surge in criminal damage

Police arrest 28 people following a surge in criminal damage

05 February 2014

A spate of criminal damage over the weekend led to 28 arrests.

Delays after boulder falls from cliff into path of oncoming train

Delays after boulder falls from cliff into path of oncoming train

30 January 2014

Passengers were lucky to escape uninjured after a boulder fell from a trackside embankment into the path of a train.

River Beult flood warning issued

River Beult flood warning issued

29 January 2014

A flood alert has been issued to communities in low lying land near the River Beult.

Police issue appeal for man wanted in connection to assault

Police issue appeal for man wanted in connection to assault

21 January 2014

Can you help the police find this man?

Graffiti honouring Only Fools and Horses star Triggers police probe

Graffiti honouring Only Fools and Horses star Triggers police probe

20 January 2014

A rail company has called in the police over a graffiti tribute to the late actor who played Trigger in Only Fools and Horses.

Man cut free from car after two vehicle collision

Man cut free from car after two vehicle collision

17 January 2014

A man was taken to hospital following the ordeal, which also closed two lanes.

Multi-million pounds town centre revamp gets thumbs-up

Multi-million pounds town centre revamp gets thumbs-up

16 January 2014

A public consultation attended by 1,500 people has given a cautious welcome to £85m regeneration plans.

Parts stolen from blood delivery bike

Parts stolen from blood delivery bike

12 January 2014

Thieves stole and completely stripped a motorbike used to deliver blood to people needing urgent medical attention.

Beach Boys legend to headline Hop Farm Festival

Beach Boys legend to headline Hop Farm Festival

10 January 2014

Beach Boys frontman Brian Wilson is to headline the new-look Hop Farm Festival.

Police to be armed... with iPads

Police to be armed... with iPads

07 January 2014

Kent's police force could be slashed by around 100 officers... but those remaining will be more visible and tech savvy, the new chief has revealed.

Tapping new talent

Tapping new talent

07 January 2014

A beer pump company has dealt with a shortage of skills in its sector by taking on two apprentices.

Town's fight back from flood hell

Town's fight back from flood hell

07 January 2014

A town centre where car parks were submerged and businesses flooded in rising tides is slowly inching back to life - as Kent remains on flood alert.

Yalding floods again

Yalding floods again

03 January 2014

Residents of the village have woken up to flooded homes for the second time since Christmas.

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