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15th November 2019TRAFFIC CHAOS: Broken down vehicle causes major delays near Maidstone
THERE are reports of a broken down vehicle on Detling Hill. The vehicle is on theA249 Southbound. Lane one is currently closed approaching M20 J7 due to a broken down vehicle. Kent Police ...
14th November 2019ELECTION 2019: Candidates announced for Maidstone constituencies
NOMINATIONS for the candidates fighting the general election on December 12 have just closed. The names and parties fighting the Faversham and Mid Kent and Maidstone and the Weald seats ...
TRAFFIC CHAOS: Bearsted Road to reopen next week following gas leak
SGN are currently working to repair a leaking gas main in Bearsted. The leak is located on the southern side of Bearsted Road, approximately 20 metres to the east of the KIMS roundabout. A ...
Incinerator scheme backed by local councillor
PLANS to burn an extra 350,000 tonnes at an incinerator in Allington have been welcomed by a local councillor. Liberal Democrat councillor Dan Daley says he “can’t see what all the ...
HEALTH: Homeless drop in clinics extended after Maidstone success
Homeless people have been treated for diabetes, lung disease, pregnancy, infected wounds and skin conditions at drop-in clinics in Maidstone. They are being run by Kent Community Health NHS ...
BUSINESS: Maidstone funeral firm picks up top national award
A MAIDSTONE funeral directors has won a top industry award for excellence in the field. Albany Funerals saw off competition from across the country to take the top prize on the night at Port ...
LATEST: Archbishop's Palace may continue to be wedding venue
THE Archbishop’s Palace could continue as a wedding venue, in spite of the county council moving its operation to Oakwood House. The proposal for the listed building is one earning favour ...
WARNING: High Street to shut for Christmas light event in Maidstone
THERE is a road closure in Maidstone. High Street will close November 21(15:30-19:30) to allow for the Maidstone Christmas light event. The One Maidstone event will also see Jake ...
HAZLITT PANTO: Jake Quickenden WILL star in Christmas show despite neck injury
REALITY star Jake Quickendenwill be starring the Hazlitt theatre’s panto this Christmas, despite breaking a bone in his neck. Jake injured himself recently on holiday and it was ...
M20 CHAOS: Broken down van causes major delays near Maidstone
THERE are reports of a broken down van on the M20. The vehicle is on theM20 J7 Detling. A Kent Highways spokesman said: "Lane one is currently closed on the coast bound exit slip due ...