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23rd August 2019BANK HOLIDAY: Contractor announces closures, delays and disruption on M20
The work to complete the "smart" motorway project on the M20 will affect the bank holiday and into next week in both directions. A statement from the contractors says: Work to ...
21st August 2019CYGNET HOSPITAL: Lifting the lid on violence at criminals' mental facility
POLICE investigated dozens of assaults at a Maidstone private hospital which treats mentally-ill criminals. Data obtained through a Freedom of Information request shows a worrying level of ...
POLL: Does the borough council keep the roads clean and free of flytipping?
READERS have beeing expressing dissatisfaction at Maidstone Borough Council's record on keeping the streets clean, clear of litter and dealing with flytippers. With almost 300 votes cast, ...
WARNING: Major travel delays due to 'signalling problem' in Maidstone
THERE is a signalling problem on the Maidstone East line causing major delays. The issue is affecting lines in both directions this morning.Network Rail response staff are en-route to the ...
POLL: Vote on how the borough council is performing in litter and flytipping
OUR reader survey on how Maidstone Borough Council's performance on street cleaning, litter and flytipping has shown disappointment in the authority's services. More than 160 ...
SURVEY: Council seeks views of taxpayers on street-cleaning and flytipping
THE council is seeking taxpayers' views on how it keeps its streets clear of litter and flytipping. Maidstone Borough Council claims it needs to "meet the expectation of its ...
M20: Highways England's weekly digest of roadworks goes live
HIGHWAYS England has issued its weekly statement detailing its schedule of forthcoming road closures,diversions, disruptions and delays. It reads: The ...
GROUNDED: Will flights be cancelled at popular airshow tomorrow over weather?
FLIGHTS at a popularmilitary show are looking doubtful tomorrow because of adverse weather. The Combined Ops Military and Air Show at the Headcorn Aredrome is, according to organisers, ...
BREXIT: Lib Dem council leader is 'scaremongering' over no deal cash aid - claim
THE Liberal Democrat leadership of the borough council has been accused of “playing politics with Brexit” following criticisms made about Government funding. In a press release, Cllr ...
DELAYS: Major train disruption following bridge collision near Maidstone
THERE are reports of an RTC in West Malling. A vehicle has collided with a bridge between West Malling and Borough Green. Trains may be cancelled or delayed whilst staff exmaine the damage done ...