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11th February 2020WARNING: Lane to shut on main road near Maidstone
THERE is a lane closure in Leybourne. The A229 Southbound will closefrom February 17 to 21between M20 J4 and Birling Road roundabout. Lane one will be closed for UK Power Networks new ...
11th February 2020LATEST: Taco Bell wants to open in Maidstone
PLANS have been submitted for a popular Mexican fast food chain to move to Maidstone. Taco Bell may be moving into Week Street next to the CEX store and Pickwick Jewellers and Pawnbrokers. The ...
BREAKING: Two women 'sexually assaulted' at Maidstone nightclub
TWO women were sexually assaulted at a nightclub in Maidstone. A man is alleged to have committed the offences at Fever & Boutique in Bank Street, between 1.30am and 3am on Sunday, February 9 ...
STORM DENNIS: Heavy rain and strong winds to hit Maidstone this weekend
STORM Dennis will bring very strong winds and potential for disruption to many parts of Kent on Saturday. The Met Officehas put a yellow wind warning in place from midday to midnight on ...
GRITTING ALERT: Gritters ready to tackle main roads around Maidstone
KENT Highways have announced they will be treating all primary routes tonight. Main roads and primary routes will treated to help prevent the formation of ice and frost on road surfaces. The ...
REPORT: Thousands of young Kent carers may be losing out
TWO thirds of Kent school children who are the main person looking after a sick or disabled parent may not be getting the support they need, Lib Dem Councillor Trudy Dean will be proposing an ...
AXED: Take Me Out 'cancelled'
ITV has axed popular dating show Take Me Out after more than a decadeon air, according to reports. The serieshas been filmed atMaidstoneStudios since 2010. The dating ...
Local Labour members choose Lisa Nandy for party leader
LOCAL Labour members havechosen Lisa Nandy as their preferred choice to become party leader. Activists in the Faversham and Mid Kent constituency group chose Angela Rayner as their favourite ...
LATEST: Decision on multiple appeal by Liberty will be Valentine's Day surprise
THE verdict ona series of planning appeals that could allow homes to be built on areas set aside for jobs at Kings Hill are expected to be released on Valentine's Day. Residents were ...
DRUGS: Maidstone men arrested after cannabis farm discovery
EIGHT people have been arrested after more than 800 cannabis plants were seized. Kent Police were called to a report of a suspected burglary taking place at premises inSmardenat 1.19am ...