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13th June 2019WARNING: Main road closed to carry out level crossing works near Maidstone
THERE is a road closure in Teston. TheB2163 Teston Lane will close from June 22 (22:00) until June, 24 (04:00) The alternative route is via B2163 Teston Lane, A26 Tonbridge Road, Glebe ...
13th June 2019LATEST: Children's centre closes due to flooding in Snodland
SNODLAND children's centre will be closed until further notice due to flooding. Stay and Play classes on Monday, June 17 have been cancelled. First Aid training has been moved toSnodland ...
CHARGED: Suspected fraudster charged after series of scams in Maidstone
A SUSPECTED fraudster pretended to be in distressas part of a series of scams in Maidstone. Kent Police has been investigating a number or reported offences between April and June 2019, ...
WANTED: Police search for convicted murderer Joseph Bagley in Maidstone
POLICE are appealing to witnesses about the whereabouts of a convicted murderer in Maidstone. Joseph Bagley (66,)was jailed in 1978 for killing a taxi driver. In January, he was released ...
WARNING: Lane closure on main road due to faulty cables in Maidstone
THERE is a lane closure in Maidstone. The closure is in place on the A229 Hayle Roadbetween Old Tovil Road and King Edward Road for UK Power Networks cable fault repairs. Expect delays on ...
WARNING: Primary school forced to shut due to major flood damage in Snodland
A PRIMARY school and nursery has been forced to shut after the building was left with "substantial flood damage" in Snodland. St Katherine's School and Nursery will be shut from ...
M20 BLOCKED: Broken down vehicle causing long delays near Maidstone
THERE is a broken down vehicle on the M20 causing delays. One lane of three is closed between J6 (A229) & J4 (A228) due to a broken down vehicle. Expect delays on the approaches. ...
FLOODING: Road blocked due to carriageway flooding in Maidstone
A LANE is flooded in Maidstone. Rocky Hill is blocked due to carriageway flooding. Expect delays on the approach. ...
Smith family jailed after caravan torched at Stockbury
THREE members of the same family have been jailed for more than 10 years after a caravan at a site off the A249 at Stockbury was deliberately torched while the occupants were ...
WEATHER WARNING: More flooding as Met Office predict storms on the horizon today
THE Met Office has issued a yellow warning ahead of likely thunderstorms developing across the region this afternoon. Forecasters warn of lightning, possible travel disruption and ...