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22nd September 2021JAILED: Text pest Tim Mumford faked his death to harass woman PC - court
A FORMER Liberal Democrat election candidate has been jailed for a year-long harassment campaign against a female police constable – which included faking his own death. Tim Mumford, 33, of ...
22nd September 2021GBBO: Tom from Maidstone first to leave Great British Bake Off show on Channel 4
THE Great British Bake Off returned to our screens last night and waved goodbye to a software engineer from Maidstone after three less-than-impressive rounds. Tom Fletcher (28), described by a ...
CCTV APPEAL: Ramp for disabled visitors stolen from dental practice
TWO men allegedly stole a metal access ramp for diabled visitors at a dental practice in Staplehurst. A flatbed truck parked at the premises in the High Street at around 11.45am on June 12. It ...
COURT: Katy Sue Lafferty to stand trial for drink driving
MAIDSTONE woman Katy Sue Lafferty has elected to stand trial on a charge of drink driving. Miss Lafferty (20) was listed to appear before Maidstone magistrates court on September 20. The ...
WARNING: Crash blocks busy road in Maidstone
THERE are reports of an RTC in Maidstone. The incident happened on Boxley Roadnear the junction with Well Road / Lower Boxley Road. Emergency services are en-route, please use caution on ...
BLAZE: Three injured in fire at property near Maidstone
THREE people were injured in a fire caused by an out-of-control bonfire which spread to other properties near Maidstone. Two casualties were treated by paramedics for smoke inhalation and another ...
BIRTHDAY APPEAL: Can you help Ivy Watson mark her 100th birthday?
A CARE HOMEwants to surprise resident Ivy Watson, who is turning 100 years old,with enough birthday cards to make up the milestone number. Barty House Nursing Homeis hoping to ...
'DRINK DRIVE': Katy Sue Lafferty up in court on Monday on booze charges
A 20-year-old Maidstone woman is due due in courtnext week to face a charge of drink driving. Katy Sue Lafferty, of Moncktons Avenue, allegedly drove a Vauxhall Corsa in Hermitage Lane while ...
CLOSED: Road to shut for street light works near Maidstone
STOCKETT Lane in Tovil will shut for three days for street light replacement works. The road will close near The Godlands County Fire Headquaters from 9.30am to 3.30pm. The ...
VILLAGE CLOSURE: Road to shut with no diversion route
CHURCH Lane in Bearstedwill close September 24 for one day. The road will be closed between The Green and Little Orchard. There is no diversion route available. ...