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27th March 2020LATEST: Housing targets 'are at the heart of crisis'
A BODY representing parish councils in Kent has identified a housing crisis “as a result of trying to achieve targets set by Government”. Kent Association of Local Councils (KALC) sent ...
27th March 2020M20: Full closure of motorway tonight for THREE DAYS - details
THE M20 is to shut tonight for three days for urgent repair work to concrete sections. It will be shut from J8 at Leeds Castle, Maidstone, to J9 in Ashford. The closure comes into force at 8pm ...
Chainsaw artist carves tree to greet visitors to Maidstone
A TALENTED chainsaw artist, Peter Leadbeater, has carved an old tree into an inventive tribute to the Garden of England. The sculpture is designed to help improve the appearance of the A20 Ashford ...
EXHIBITION: Celebrating Nepalese communities in Maidstone
A SPECIAL exhibition has been launched at Maidstone Museum to celebrate the county town's links with the Gurkha and Nepalese communities and to promote tourism with the country. "Do You ...
Brothers' website helps get learner drivers on the road
TWO brothers have set up a website where learner drivers can find reputable and dependable driving instructors. Kevin and Oliver Tuffney, who spent much of their childhood in Larkfield, claim they ...
WARNING: Doorstep fraudsters target Maidstone pensioners
MAIDSTONE pensioners are being targeted by doorstep fraudsters. On Monday, March 16, 2020, two men are reported to have visited a pensioner's house in Tovil where they offered to do some ...
CLAP FOR OUR CARERS: Campaign asks people to applause for NHS staff tonight
PEOPLEaround the UK are being encouraged to take part in a huge round of applause at 8pm tonight. Known as the ‘Clap for our Carers’ campaign, it is aimed at recognising the ...
999: Fire crews called to mystery house blaze near Maidstone
FIRE crews were called to a house fire in Snodland. Kent Fire and Rescue Service was called to reports of the blaze inRectory Close at around 10:13am. Two fire engines attended but the ...
JAILED: Prolific drug dealer Ashley Nation spent drug money on handbags and TVs
A PROLIFIC Maidstone drug dealer has been jailed for nearly five years after spending the money on designer handbags and TVs. Ashley Nation (35) of Tonbridge Road purchased the luxury goods which ...
CORONAVIRUS: Town obeys the lockdown - but not builders of new Maidstone schools
THE building firm behind Maidstone's new schools is under fire today for allowing workers to flout social distancing rules on site. Images taken at the site clearly show Bowmer and Kirkland ...