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6th July 2020WARNING: Fallen branch blocks road
THERE is a lane closure in Headcorn. Shearway Lane, that runs between Grigg Lane and Bedlam Lane, is blocked due to a fallen branch. Expect delays and use alternative routes. ...
6th July 2020WARNING: Road to shut for three weeks near Maidstone
THERE is a road closure in Boughton Monchelsea. Green Lane will shut from July 13 to August 7in the general vicinity of White Cottage. The alternative route for any through traffic is via ...
CUSTODY: Maidstone teenager, 17, arrested following fatal crash - details
A TEENAGE girl from Maidstone remains in custody following a fatal crash near Ashford. The crash happened on Mundy Bois Road, Egerton, at around 8.20pm on Saturday, July 4 2020. A silver Suzuki ...
LENHAM HOUSING: Opposition group releases video claiming council secrecy
THE pressure group opposed the the council-led scheme to build 5,000 houses at Lenham Heath has produced a YouTube video questiojng the transparancy of the process. Maidstone Borough ...
School pays tribute to 'brilliant' English teacher Sam Rooks, 26
A SCHOOL has paid tribute a teacher who was killed last week in a crash. The Victory Academy,Chatham,sent a letter to parents and staff about the sad loss of English teacherSam ...
CRIME: Bus driver caught using phone in Snodland
A BUSdriver was caught behind the wheel using his phone in Snodland. The driver was reported for using the phone and luckily no passengers were on board. Kent Police RPU tweeted: ...
LATEST: Maidstone man, 26, dies in serious collision
A MAIDSTONE man has died following a serious crash in Medway. The incident happenedat 3pm on July 3 2020involving a silver Volvo XC60 and a red Suzuki Swift on Maidstone Road. The ...
DIVERSION: Six day closure near Maidstone
THERE is a road closure in Thurnham. Thurnham Lane will close for six days from July 6. The alternative route is via Ware Street, Water Lane, onto Pilgrims Way. This is to enable drainage works ...
CLOSED: Urgent repair works near Maidstone
THERE is a road closure in Teston. The Street and Malling Road will close from July 6 for up to three days. The road will be closed between Tonbridge Road and Church Street. The ...
Mote Park attraction writes off £400k sewer collapse and fails to generate cash
THE Mote Park Adventure Zone has made a substantial loss after its construction was hit by a costly sewer collapse. The attraction came in at minus £457,000, and £403,000 of that ...