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22nd February 2019GUILTY: Anita French of Coxheath in court for assaulting two police officers
A COXHEATH woman was told to seek a psychiatric assessment this morning after pleading guilty to assaulting two police officers. Anita French (52,) of Capell Close was arrested for unrelated ...
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 ...
MOTORWAY DELAYS: Works causing disruption to M20 and M2 - full details
HIGHWAYS ENGLAND has just released an extensive list of works to be carried out in the next few days: The statement reads: M2 junctions 1 to 3 Medway: bridge works Work to improve safety ...
GUILTY: Jarrad Hargreaves cheats jail for racist and violent attacks
A VIOLENT, racist thug narrowly cheated prison this morning for breaking a man’s nose and hurling abuse atanotherin the centre of Maidstone during a night-time melee. A ...
Police release CCTV image following Maidstone charity box theft
POLICEinvestigatingthe theft of charity money from a coffee shop in Maidstone have released a CCTV image of a person they want to talk to in connection with their enquiries. Between ...
Maidstone 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 ...
FOG WARNING: Motorists in Maidstone told to take care on roads
WEATHER forecasters have issued a a fog warning this morning. A yellow level warning has been given by the Met Office. The conditions are expected to last most of the morning and drivers are ...
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 ...
Road closed for five days near Maidstone
THERE is a road closure in Bearsted. The Landway will close February 25 for five days between A20 Ashford Road and Plantation Lane. The alternative route is via Plantation Lane, Roseacre Lane, ...