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22nd February 2021BREAKING: M2 shuts in both directions
THE M2 is now shut in both directions due to a RTC. The M2 is closedbetween J3 (Maidstone/A229) and J4 (Gillingham/A278) due to an RTC. Emergency services andattending. Use ...
22nd February 2021CRASH: Motorway blocked in both directions after serious crash near Maidstone
ACRASHon the M2 is causing long delays this afternoon. The carriageway is blocked in both directions betweenJ3 (Maidstone/A229) and J4 (Gillingham/A278) due to an RTC. Kent ...
Marden anti-housing campaigner Claudine Russell joins Tories for May elections
ANTI-housing campaigner Claudine Russell is to stand for the Conservatives at the borough council elections on May 6. Mrs Russell, who led the successful crusade to prevent 2,000 homes being built ...
REMINDER: Maidstone Harriers to hold virtual 10km fundraiser
A MAIDSTONE running club is hosting a pirate-themed virtual fundraiser in aid of schoolboy Seth Dickenson who is battling a terminal illness. Seth (7) had just turned four when he was diagnosed ...
COVID LATEST: Up to 73 postmen isolated due to Coronavirus
Maidstone now has the answer to why Royal Mail letter deliveries have been reduced to nothing for several days in many areas this month. Sixty-five postmen – about one-third of the total ...
LATEST: Maidstone man, 36, arrested in exploitation of sex workers investigation
A MAIDSTONE man has been arrested as part of an investigation into the exploitation of sex workers. A total of 12 people have been arrested after a two-day operation in areas across Woolwich, ...
CARD SNATCH: Woman, 70s, victim of cashpoint theft by man wearing black mask
A WOMAN was robbed of her bank card as she used the cashpoint machinein Headcorn. A masked man approached her from behind and snatched it from her. A quantity of cash was later stolen from her ...
ROAD CLOSURE: Busy route shut for FIVE DAYS for water works
A ROAD near Maidstone is to shut for FIVE days so that the water board can repair broken pipes. Kent Highways has confirmed that Forge Lane is to shut from February 25 until March 1. Work will be ...
COVID-19: Taxi firm Sapphire Cars helps out with 'cabs for jabs' specials
A LOCAL cab firm is doing its bit to help elderly and vulnerable people get to and from their vaccinations. Sapphire Cars, based in Pudding Lane, is giving special rates for customers needing a lift ...
COMING SOON: 4am nightclub and restaurant for Pizza Express site in Maidstone
Licensing approval was given today for a multi-purpose entertainment centre and restaurant across the five floors of the former Pizza Express building in Earl Street , Maidstone. Maidstone ...