Maidstone2 days ago'Diabolical' postal service fails to deliver - residentVulnerable resident Michael Samson says he has missed appointments due to Royal Mail's sporadic postal service2 days ago8 Apr 2026Rabbit 'disappearances' may be due to deadly virusOne naturalist says there are areas of Kent where rabbits are "just not there any more".8 Apr 20268 Apr 2026Geckos and snakes help calm mental health patientsSession leader Vikki Buxton-Helyer says patients report they find the reptiles "really calming". 8 Apr 20267 Apr 2026Man to run half marathon after father's cancer deathDaniel Battams-Scott, from Maidstone, will run the London Landmarks Half Marathon on 12 April.7 Apr 20265 Apr 2026More trains to be added in two timetable boostsThe new timetable begins on 17 May with some trains re-introduced and new services operating.5 Apr 20261 Apr 2026Man appears in court charged with mother's murderJoshua Izu, 32, is due to stand trial in November charged with killing Oji Izu, 64, in Whitfield.1 Apr 202623 Mar 2026'Tenacious and independent' grandmother turns 105Joyce Callaway is celebrating her milestone birthday on Monday at her Maidstone care home.23 Mar 202618 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 2026...