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22nd July 2021TONIGHT: Kentish Belle to stop at Harrietsham station
THE Kentish Belle will be passing through and stopping at Harrietsham tonight to collect water. The iconic steam train is expected to arriveat the village at 6pm. The Kentish Belle left ...
22nd July 2021EXCLUSIVE: Woman found dead at scandal-hit mental unit in Maidstone
A WOMAN has died at the scandal-hit Cygnet mental hospital in Maidstone. The 29-year-old was found dead at the unit, near Weavering, earlier this year. The facility has been rocked by ...
BREAKING: Main road to shut for TWO weeks to fix collapsed sewer in Maidstone
THE A26 Tonbridge Road is partially closed due to a collapsed sewer. The road is closed until August 4between Bower Lane and Bower Place for repair works. Expect delays in the surrounding ...
CHARGED: Number plate 'thieves' target Detling Aerodrome site
TWO suspected Detling burglars who allegedly stole car parts and three sets of number plates have been charged. Tom Buckley, 31, of St Clair Close, Oxted, Surrey and Abraham Hilden, 20, of ...
WANTED: Suspected burglar caught on camera in Maidstone - who is he?
POLICE have issued these CCTV images of a man suspected of an attempted burglary in Maidstone. This man was captured on CCTV at around 11.30pm on Saturday,July 17, 2021, when it is alleged he ...
Views sought on Maidstone housing development
VIEWS are being sought on a council-led town centre housing development. A consultation sessionon the redevelopment of Maidstone’s King Street car park will take place at the town ...
CCTV APPEAL: Man 'damaged window' at public house in Maidstone
POLICE want to speak to a man following a report of criminal damage in Maidstone. The incident happened at around 12.10am on July 12, when it is alleged a man damaged a window at a public house in ...
RAIN WARNING: Thundery showers to hit Maidstone this weekend
A HEAVY rain warning has been put in place for Maidstone over the weekend. Thundery showers may lead to flooding and transport disruption across the borough. What to expect: There ...
CRASH DELAYS: Roundabout blocked following RTC near Maidstone
THERE are long delays followng an RTC on Stockbury Roundabout. The incident happenedbetween the A2 Londonbound exit and the southbound A249 exit. Approach with cautuion and expect ...
LATEST: Heavy rainfall leaves roads flooded in Maidstone
MAIDSTONE has been hit by a series offlash floodsafter heavyrainpelted the borough. The Met Office warnedthat thunderstorms were developing this afternoon and a ...