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Marden Drug Dealer Caught Discarding Cocaine as Officers Moved In
Dean Smith, 51, of The Cockpit in Marden, has been jailed for three years after officers investigating suspicious activity at his home watched him try to ditch a package of cocaine under a parked car moments before his arrest.
A-Level Results Day 2026: The National Picture, Before West Kent's Own
Students across West Kent collected their A-level results today alongside hundreds of thousands of others nationally, in a year Ofqual is calling one of stability — with the South East among the strongest-performing regions. School-by-school results for West Kent to follow once they're confirmed.
West Kent Set for a Rare Evening Solar Eclipse — With a Meteor Shower to Follow
A deep partial solar eclipse crosses the evening sky over West Kent today, with around 90% of the Sun covered at its peak around 7.13pm — and the Perseid meteor shower peaks the same night, under a new moon, for anyone willing to stay up.
Sandway Man Given Suspended Prison Term Over Years-Long Defiance of Planning Enforcement
A man from Warren Lands, near Harrietsham, has been handed a suspended prison sentence at the High Court after repeatedly flouting planning enforcement notices and court injunctions over more than four years, in a case Maidstone Borough Council says shows planning rules "are actively enforced".
South East Water Apologises as Supply Issues Hit Villages Near Maidstone
South East Water has apologised after low pressure and supply outages hit Lenham, Otterden, Pluckley, Egerton and surrounding villages, with the disruption linked to urgent electrical maintenance at a treatment works serving the Sittingbourne area.
Tonbridge water outage enters second day as further supply problems hit west Kent
A major burst pipe in Tonbridge has left some residents without water for a second day, while separate supply problems are affecting Bidborough, Ightham and Ulcombe. Repair work has been delayed by equipment failure and nearby high-voltage cables.
Major rail changes affect West Kent passengers during 22-day London station closure
West Kent rail passengers face revised services and different London terminals while Charing Cross and Waterloo East remain closed until 16 August.
Two arrested after serious assault in Maidstone park
Two men have been arrested after a serious assault in Brenchley Gardens, Maidstone, left a man with suspected stab wounds.
£140,000 community grant fund opens for Maidstone organisations
Community organisations in Maidstone can now apply for a share of a new £140,000 grant programme, with the first funding round focusing on projects that improve inclusion and safety in the town centre.