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25th June 2019Drivers stopped in Maidstone for not wearing seatbelts and using mobile phones
DRIVERS were stopped in Maidstone for not wearing their seatbelts and using their mobile phones. The drivers have been issued with fixed penalty notices for failing to wear seatbelts and ...
25th June 2019DELAYS: Two way traffic lights in place for SGN works near Maidstone
THERE are two way temporary traffic lights in Teston. The signals are in place until July 2at the junction with 'The Street' to allow for SGN works. Manual control requested ...
WANTED: Police search for Peter Dawson, 31, over robbery in Maidstone
THERE is a new addition to the Most Wanted list in Maidstone. Peter Dawson (31,) is wanted over robbery offences in Maidstone. If you know where he is call 101, quoting crime reference ...
CLOSED: Road shuts for carriageway repair works near Maidstone
THERE is a road closure in Snodland. Ladds Lane will close on July 1 for one day to allow for KCCHighways carriageway repair works. The whole road will be closed. The alternative route is ...
Temporary traffic lights on MAIN ROAD for emergency gas works in Maidstone
THERE are two way temporary traffic lights in Maidstone. The lights are on the A26 Tonbridge Roadnear Hatnup Street to enable SGN to carry out emergency gas works. The lights are expected ...
Reports of 'small man with Irish accent' cold calling residents near Maidstone
THERE are reports about a doorstep criminal active in Larkfield and Ditton areas. A small man with an Irish accent is cold calling residents andbefore any work is agreed, he ...
LONG DELAYS: Broken down coach blocks lane near Maidstone
THERE are reports of a broken down coach on the M20. The vehicle is on the M20 westbound between J9 Ashford to J8 Hollingbourne in lane one. Traffic officers and free recovery are on the ...
WARNING: Motorists urged not to risk drink driving this summer in Maidstone
A NATIONAL campaign, supported by Kent Police, has launched to warn motorists not to risk driving whilst under the influence of alcohol or drugs this summer. The Roads Policing Unit is working ...
Maximum weight limit on bridge due to 'weak bridge structure' near Maidstone
THERE is a maximum weight limit on a bridge in Loose due to a weak bridge structure. A spokeman for Kent Highways said: "Due to weak bridge structure there will be a maximum weight ...
DELAYS: Temporary traffic lights in place for SEVEN WEEKS near Maidstone
THERE are temporary traffic lights in place in Hollingbourne. The A20 Ashford Road has temporary traffic signals in place from July 1 to August 21to allow for SGN works between Park ...