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16th June 2022Message from Downs Mail President Dennis Fowle
Closure of Downs Mail newspaper after more than quarter of a century is very sad – a reflection of two very difficult years. From very small beginnings in April 1997 the Downs Mail enjoyed ...
16th June 2022STATEMENT: Downs Mail goes into liquidation
A Kent title that’s only just celebrated its 25th birthday has printed for the final time – having been unable to recover from the pandemic. The Downs Mail, which covers Maidstone and ...
999: Langley burglary suspect detained by police
A suspected burglar has been arrested after Maidstone patrols responded promptly to reports of an intruder in Langley. At around 4am on Monday 13 June 2022, officers attended Sutton Road where a ...
WARNING: Wear a seatbelt of face a fine of £500 - claim police
DRIVERS who fail to wear a seatbelt are to be targeted in Maidstone...and it could cost them £500. A national campaign is being launched to encourage motorists to buckle up. For a ...
Wine and beer tasting for Hospices of Hope charity
Hospices of Hope in Otford has wine and beer tasting events next month in aid of the charity. The wine tasting takes place on July 14 from 7pm to 10pm at the Olive Tree Bistro and Tea Rooms, High ...
Wendy's burger joint is coming to Maidstone - details
AMERICAN burger chain Wendy's is to move into the former home of the Carphone Warehouse premises in Week Street this summer. The diner is one of 6,500 worldwide. No date has yet ...
Tonbridge and Malling residents get best value for council tax in Kent - survey
RESIDENTS in Tonbridge and Malling get the best value for council tax in Kent, a new survey has revealed. A money comparison website assessed public service performance against the cost to the ...
Free Heart of Kent Hospice Treasure Trail next month - details
Turn an ordinary day into a fun family adventure by taking part in a free Treasure Trail around Maidstone on Sunday 3 July 2022. Organised by Heart of Kent Hospice, everyone is ...
INDECENT EXPOSURE: Cops hunt 'flasher in the bushes' - do you know this man?
THIS is the face of a man police suspect may be involved in flashing incidents in bushes - and they're desperate to catch him. Officers are following up reports of indecent exposure in ...
COURT DATE: James Campbell faces Maidstone and Aylesford car crime charges
A MAN has been charged as part of an investigation into a series of burglaries in areas including Maidstone andAylesford. James Campbell, of Tilbury, Essex, was arrested by police ...