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27th May 2022NEW: Knotweed data shows 'map' of infestations in Maidstone
IT IS the country's most invasive plant species - scourge of the property vendor and gardener alike. When Japanese knotweed was delivered in a box of specimens to botanical researchers at Kew ...
27th May 2022LATEST: 'Anti-terrorism' gates installed in Maidstone
QUESTIONS have been raised about the need for heavy-duty anti-terrorism gates installed in the centre of Maidstone. Kent County Council (KCC) claimed the barriers, described as ‘hostile ...
COURT: Maidstone man Mark Bond killed deer and caused harm to his dog
A MAIDSTONE man has been banned from keeping animals after killing a fallow deer and causing harm to his dog. Mark Joseph Bond (38) of Mayfair Avenue, caused unnecessary suffering to his dog, ...
999 CRASH: Main road blocked in Maidstone - delays
THERE are reports of a crash on the A229 Loose Road. The incident happenednear the junction with Walnut Tree Avenue. Emergency services are in attendance, please use caution on the ...
CUSTODY: Three arrested after stolen car police chase near Maidstone
A STOLEN car failed to stop and crashed following a police chase. Officers saw a silver Honda CRV in Marden Road, Staplehurst at 9.15am on Wednesday,May 25. Suspecting it was stolen, police ...
APPEAL: Can you play the trumpet or the bugle? Maidstone village needs your help
Can you play the bugle or the trumpet? Due to unforseen circumstances, Harrietsham Parish Council needs a musician who can volunteer for the Queen's Platinum Jubilee celebrations on June 2. The ...
LATEST: Woman rescued by brave members of public in Maidstone
BRAVE members of the public saved a woman who was spotted in the River Medway on May 24. Police were called at around 10.25am, after concerns were raised about a person in distress in ...
LATEST: Trains halted due to child on the line near Maidstone
TRAIN services between Strood and Maidstone were suspended earlier today after a child was seen on the rail line. Services were forced to stop at around 7.50am this morning. A BTP ...
999: Pub landlord attacked in his own bar near Maidstone
A POPULAR pub landlord remains in hospital after being attacked in his own bar. Police were called to reports of a disturbance at The George in Yalding at around 7.50pm on Saturday, May 21. In ...
999 WARNING: 'Burglars' spotted walking up private driveways near Maidstone
A GROUP of suspected thieves were seen walking up private driveways in Aylesford. Police received reports that three suspects were acting suspiciously in Sycamore Drive, Orchard Avenue and Rowan ...