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20th August 2019CRASH: Collision on main road sparks delays in Maidstone
THERE are reports of an RTC in Maidstone. The incident is on the A229 between Sutton Road and Armstrong Road/Park Way junctions. Expect delays in the area. ...
20th August 2019DELAYS: Temporary traffic lights on busy road in Maidstone
THERE are temporary traffic lights in Maidstone. The B2246 Hermitage Lane will have the lights in place from August 27 to 29(09:30-15:30) between Hermitage Court and Maidstone ...
Brothers to represent GB in European skating championships
MAIDSTONE’S roller dancing brothers Oliver and Zachary Martin are in training for two top contests in Europe next month, when they will represent Great Britain. The brothers took up the ...
POLL: Does the borough council keep the roads clean and free of flytipping?
READERS have beeing expressing dissatisfaction at Maidstone Borough Council's record on keeping the streets clean, clear of litter and dealing with flytippers. With almost 300 votes cast, ...
DELAYS: Temporary traffic lights on main road for over 3 weeks near Maidstone
THERE are temporary traffic lights in Headcorn. The lights are on theA274 Mill Bank until September 11 at the Moat Road/Kings Road junction for gas mains work. Expect delays. ...
WARNING: Major travel delays due to 'signalling problem' in Maidstone
THERE is a signalling problem on the Maidstone East line causing major delays. The issue is affecting lines in both directions this morning.Network Rail response staff are en-route to the ...
TRAFFIC: Lane closures in Maidstone town centre - expect more delays
ROAD works in the centre of Maidstone are likely to cause delays and disruption today. Lane closures after 9.30am have been announced by Kent Highways for carriageway repairs to be carried ...
2020: Bosses announce new Kent County Show dates for next year
ORGANISERS of the Kent County Show have announced new dates for next year’s show which will now take place on July 10, 11 and 12 2020. Due to the fall of days between June and July in 2020, ...
WEATHER: Kent Police issue warning following 'torrential' rain in Maidstone
KENT Police are urging drivers to drive safely following a spell of 'torrential' rain and thunder in Maidstone A Kent Police RPU spokesman said: "There has been some torrential ...
CRIME: Town centre 'assault' in Maidstone
THERE are reports of an assault in Maidstone. Police were called to the scene at around 2.15pm on Monday, August 19. A Kent Police spokesman said: "Kent Police was called at around 2.15pm ...