Our Objectives

FAMILY NEWSPAPER - To publish in Maidstone Borough a quality LOCAL newspaper suitable for all members of the family.

REALLY LOCAL - To provide a truly LOCAL and reliable news and sports coverage presented in a succinct, interesting and bright style. Householders ignore poor free newspapers - our readers tell us the Downs Mail is much too newsy and interesting to bin.

SERVICE TO COMMUNITY - The Downs Mail is proud of the service its provides to its community of readers. It serves one of the most beautiful areas of Kent - and will campaign to preserve and improve the area.

PROMOTING BUSINESS - The Downs Mail is totally dependent on the confidence of advertisers in our publication and works to promote the commercial life of the Borough of Maidstone.