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21st February 2019Maidstone YMCA create short film about all the work staff and parents do
MAIDSTONE YMCA has made a short film about the work staff and parents do. The four minute promotional video was filmed and edited by Wildwood media over the course of a typical two day period at ...
21st February 2019Artist'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 ...
CLOSED: Five day road closure near Maidstone for carriageway repair works
THERE is a road closure in Bearsted. Romney Close will shut February 25 for five days at the A20 junction. The alternative route is via Rosemary Road, Royston Road and onto Spot Lane. This ...
LEEDS WI: Group celebrates 100 years in village
LEEDS Women’s Institute celebrated its 100th birthday with cake, personal tales and a lesson in salsa. The WI met at the village hall on February 14 for a special evening, where members talked ...
M20: Broken traffic lights causing long delays
THERE are broken traffic lights on the M20 motorway. The lights are westbound between J11 and J10 near Ashford. There are currently long delays due to technical issues with the traffic lights ...
M20: Lorry and car collide on slip road near Maidstone
THERE is slow moving traffic on the M20 after a crash involving a lorry and a car on a slip road. The crash happened at junction four on the A228 Castle Way, just prior to join the main ...
UPDATE: One lane remains blocked following RTC on M20 near Maidstone
LANE one of three is closed on the M20 motorway heading Coastbound between J8 and J9. The closure is due to an RTC. Emergency services are en-route, approach with caution and expect ...
M20: Collision on motorway causing long delays
THERE are reports of an RTC on the M20 motorway. The crash happened heading Coastbound on the M20 between J8 (A20 / Leeds Castle) and J9 (A251 Ashford). Emergency services are en-route but ...
AVOID: One day road closure in Maidstone for tree works
THERE is a one day road closure in Maidstone for tree works. Upper Stone Street will close February 21 near Foster Street. ...
Suspected burglar charged after Maidstone break-in
A SUSPECTED burglar from Maidstone has been charged following a break-in near the town centre. An investigation was launched after a handbag and banks cards were stolen during a burglary in Upper ...