Maidstone1 day agoCare homes in special measures over safety concernsRuth Lodge in Chatham and Cedardale Residential Home in Maidstone have been rated inadequate. 1 day agoKent3 days agoDrug dealer who claimed to be a tourist jailedAdrian Badea claimed to be on holiday in Tunbridge Wells and coastal towns nearby.3 days agoKent10 Jan 2025Rough sleeper 'would have died' without help Paul, 57, had severe depression and had been living on the streets for years when help arrived.10 Jan 2025Kent8 Jan 2025Cost of Blue Bell Hill improvements soars by £50mThe cost of improving this section of the A229 was set at £202m less than five years ago.8 Jan 2025Kent8 Jan 2025Mask wearing returns for visitors at Kent hospitalA rise in flu and RSV cases across the region is prompting hospitals to increase infection control.8 Jan 2025Kent6 Jan 2025Yalding flood warning as river levels riseFlooding of some properties in Yalding is expected, the Environment Agency says. 6 Jan 2025England5 Jan 2025Police officer raises funds in memory of colleaguePC Nick Lingham raised money to purchase defibrillators in memory of his late colleague and friend.5 Jan 2025Kent3 Jan 2025'Ketamine addiction left me crying in pain'George started taking the drug recreationally, but has now been left needing bladder surgery.3 Jan 2025Kent29 Dec 2024The biggest sporting stories in Kent in 2024Here is a look at some of the colossal sporting achievements across Kent over the past 12 months.29 Dec 2024Kent