A well known fundraising resident from Fant, known for her annual strawberry teas in support of breast cancer care, took a sabbatical in 2016 to recover from the tragic loss of her partner Martyn Sparrowhawk.  His life was taken short without warning by a heart condition and left Moya Sparrowhawk

One of the most  enjoyable aspects  of my job is that I have the pleasure of visiting so many of our wonderful schools across Maidstone and the Weald.

With the summer holidays finally in sight, the end of term is a time to celebrate the achievements of pupils throughout the academic year.

Primary School pupils in Maidstone got the opportunity to put their political research to the test as local MP Helen Grant met with groups of students on visits to Barming and Brunswick House Primary Schools last week.

Registered as The Royal School for the Blind, SeeAbility is one of the oldest disability charities in the UK. 

MP Helen Grant visited Staplehurst manor care home on their latest Open Day to thank the staff under Manager Julie Taylor and to chat with residents.

The importance of finding positive and effective ways to reduce re-offending cannot be overstated.

Tottenham Hotspur Legends met Waitrose 270 FC at the Gallagher stadium on Sunday 30th June, watched by local MP Helen Grant and Mayor Marion Ring.

The match was in aid of two local charities - Mencap Maidstone and Space 2 Be Me, and was sponsored by local Solicitors Gullands.

Dominic Raab has an inspiring vision for a fairer Britain and I think he is undoubtedly the best person to unite the Conservative Party and our Country.  That is why I am proud to be supporting him to become our next Prime Minister.

Maidstone Mencap has a new President.  After six years in the post Andrew Wells, son of former MP for Maidstone the late Sir John Wells, decided to step down and had over the reins.  The Board approached Mrs Grant to take over after 10 years as a Vice President, alongside neighbouring MPs Tom Tug