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17th January 2020STORE ROBBERY: Theives attempt smash and grab at supermarket near Maidstone
POLICE have sealed off the Co Op store in Harrietsham after a suspected robbery attempt overnight. A large hole is visible in the glass to the side, a communications box ripped open and extensive ...
16th January 2020CLOSED: Busy country lane near Maidstone shut for three days to fix potholes
A POTHOLED country lane used as a rat run near Maidstoneis to be closed for three days for urgent repairs. Burberry Lane, which runs from Leeds to Langley and isa ...
POLICE APPEAL: Thieves steal wheels off school mini-buses near Maidstone
THE wheels on the bus are literally not going round and round at The Malling School..after thieves stole them. Kent Police are appealing for witnesses to the theft believed to have happened over ...
MURDER: Four jailed for the killing of Wesley Adyinka
FOUR men involved in the drug-related killing of Maidstone man Wesley Adyinka has been jailed for a total of nearly 80 years. A jury heard how Mr Adyinka died during turf wars over who controlled ...
Cygnet leadership called into question in health watchdog report
THE leadership of a chain of private mental hospitals - including afacility in Maidstone - has been called into question following a documentary aired by the BBC. A Panorama expose broadcast ...
ROBBERY: Victim knocked unconscious in Brenchley Gardens - police appeal
A MAN was robbed in Brenchley Gardens after being knocked unconscious by a gang of robbers. They stole his backpack, wallet, phone and jacket in the incident on Friday. A statement from Kent ...
CHARGED: Kathleen Perry accused of scamming Maidstone OAP - court
SUSPECTED fraudster Kathleen Perry has been charged with trying to fleece a Maidstone pensioner in his home. Kent Police said: "At around 11am on 3 January 2020 a woman knocked on the door of ...
JAILED: Maidstone cocaine smuggler Andrew Mackie is caged for eight years
A COCAINE smuggler has been jailed for eight years after a five kilo haul was found understairs ata business premises. When Kent Police went to the buildingon Lower Road, East ...
COURT: Maidstone's Katie Fellowes stole more than £1k in shoplifting spree
AN MOTHER of two’s life spiralled out of control after the father of her children allegedly cheated on her, a court heard. Former care coordinator Katie Fellowes (25) of Lancashire Road, ...
WARRANT: David Akinwuni 'stole more than £500' from JD Sports in Maidstone
A MAN who allegedly stole more than £500 worth of sportswear from JD Sports in Maidstone failed to turn up at court. Maidstone Magistrates Court issued a warrant without bail for David ...