Maidstone6 days ago'Tenacious and independent' grandmother turns 105Joyce Callaway is celebrating her milestone birthday on Monday at her Maidstone care home.6 days ago18 Mar 2026Crisis-hit water firm 'accelerating' works upgradeIt follows recent disruption for tens of thousands of South East Water customers in Kent and Sussex.18 Mar 202616 Mar 2026'Reckless' burglar jailed for thefts from substationsPolice say Mark Baker's actions caused disruptions and cost businesses more than £220,000.16 Mar 202613 Mar 2026'Care home photo shoot made me feel 20 years younger'Residents dressed up in bright colours, wigs and sunglasses for a photo shoot organised by staff.13 Mar 202610 Mar 2026Justice system would 'lose legitimacy' without juriesLeading barrister says without juries courts are not diverse and can be intimidating to victims10 Mar 20269 Mar 2026Police officer jailed after false sexual assault claimPC Lauren Evans, from Maidstone, received a 12-month sentence for perverting the course of justice.9 Mar 20269 Mar 2026Plans for cancer support centre given the go-aheadThe new building, which will be open by 2028, will be based at the rear of Maidstone Hospital.9 Mar 20265 Mar 2026Man jailed for drugging and raping unconscious victimDerek Rowley repeatedly raped a 61-year-old man and streamed it live to people watching online.5 Mar 20263 Mar 2026'My dog saved my life by detecting my cancer'Colleen Ferguson says her German Shepherd kept sniffing her breath, prompting her to have tests.3 Mar 2026...