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22nd February 2019MOST WANTED: Martin Shingles, 29, wanted in connection to Maidstone robbery
KENT Police has added a man to the most wanted list in Maidstone. Martin Shingles, 29, is wanted in connection with allegations of robbery and harassment in Maidstone. If you know where he is ...
22nd February 2019Maidstone crematorium to live broadcast funerals
MOURNERS who can't attend the funerals of their nearest and dearest will now be able to watch proceedings streamed live in a webcast. Maidstone’s Vinters Park Crematoriumsays it ...
Excited Mayor opens children's play area near Maidstone
NEW playground equipment has been donatedto an outdoor play area in Ulcombe. The Mayor of Maidstone, Cllr David Naghi, revealed the new play facilities at a celebration attended by local ...
Tory leader's tributes to predecessor who defected to indies
A FORMER Conservative borough council leader has resigned the party whip to become an independent. Chris Garland, who represents Shepway North, was in charge from 2008 until 2014 when ...
Artist's exhibition near Maidstone to help fund Parkinson's disease research
AN ARTIST, diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease, is showcasing her talent by putting on an exhibition in Allington. Shelagh Oates (67,) of Foxden Drive in Downswood, is hosting an art display ...
Maidstone council tax set to rise by almost twice inflation
MAIDSTONE Borough Council is poised to hike taxation for residents by almost twice the rate of inflation. The local authority wants to levy a 3% increase on households, even though CPI inflation, ...
MOTORWAY DELAYS: Highways England's weekly warning to motorists - full details
HIGHWAYS England has just issued its weekly summary of roadworks likely to cause delays and disruption to journeys in the coming seven days. It affects the two main motorways in Kent and ...
RIVER FESTIVAL: Bring back the fireworks finale says Mayor
MOVES are afoot to give back the town’s River Festival – in all its glory. Boat enthusiasts re-gathered last year, even after the borough council withdrew its ...
Council to take legal action if you put your bins out too early
RESIDENTS could face robust legal action if they put their bins out too early or fail to take them in on time. Households in Malling will also face repercussions if they don’t put their ...
HOUSING: Work begins on former industrial estate in village
WORK has started on the long-awaited development of Ledian Farm in Leeds. Diggers from the construction giant Gallagher arrived at the seven acre site in the village on February 13 as the first ...