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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 ...
DELAYS: Maidstone stuck in traffic after lights get stuck on red
TEMPORARY traffic lights in Maidstone, which have been stuck on RED, have been causing headaches for motorists this morning. The problem is located at Brunswick St and engineers have been ...
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 ...
2020: Bosses announce new Kent County Show dates for next year
ORGANISERS of the Kent County Show have announced new dates for next year’s show which will now take place on July 10, 11 and 12 2020. Due to the fall of days between June and July in 2020, ...
WEATHER: Kent Police issue warning following 'torrential' rain in Maidstone
KENT Police are urging drivers to drive safely following a spell of 'torrential' rain and thunder in Maidstone A Kent Police RPU spokesman said: "There has been some torrential ...
Pensioner 'stuck in bedroom for months' in Maidstone
A DISBALED pensioner, who has been stuck in his bedroom for more than three months, says his landlord needs to find him more fitting accommodation to suit his lack of mobility. John Foggin (78) ...
Maidstone taxpayer cash could 'create homes for London workers'
COUNCIL officials are poised to take a ‘risk’ with taxpayers’ cash in a bid to regenerate a rundown part of town. In a move that has wrong-footed its own councillors, the borough ...
LATEST: Air ambulance spotted in Mote Park
TWO response cars, an ambulance and an air ambulance were called to Mote Park this afternoon. A woman was taken to Maidstone Hospital after having a "medical event" in Kings Street A ...