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15th September 2020WARNING: Car park to shut near Maidstone
A CAR PARK in Lenham will close next week for essential drainage works. TheMaidstone Road car park(next to the Dog and Bear car park)will be closedfrom Monday, September ...
15th September 2020LATEST: Arriva employee tests positive for Covid-19 in Maidstone
AN ARRIVA employee has tested positive for Coronavirus in Maidstone. The Armstrong Road based depot was deep cleaned on Saturday, September 12, as a member of staff was diagnosed the same ...
WEATHER: Rising temperatures to bring mini heatwave to Maidstone
TEMPERATURES in Maidstone are set to reach highs of 29C today and tomorrow. The warm weather is expected to last over the next two days across the county. Temperatures will fall below 20C again ...
M20: Lane blocked on M20 due to broken down vehicle
THERE is a lane closure on the M20 due to a broken down vehicle. The incident is on theM20 coastbound from J3 for M26 to J4 for Leybourne / Snodland. Expect delays. ...
PETITION: Housing protest urges residents to say Enough is Enough
ONE of the architects behind the camapign opposing a 4,000 home "garden community" at Lenham has started a petition challenging local housing quotas. Kate Hammond, a leading light with ...
M20 DELAYS: Broken down vehicle causes SEVEN MILES of traffic at Maidstone
A BROKEN down vehicle on the M20 has sparked seven miles of traffic and nearly 30 minute delays. The incident has caused major delays Londonboundbetween J9 for Ashford and J8 for Leeds ...
BREAKING: Primary school pupil tests positive for Covid-19 in Aylesford
PUPILS at a primary school in Aylesfordhave been told to isolateafter a child tested positive for Coronavirus. The case was diagnosed in a Year 6 pupil at Valley Invicta Primary School ...
LATEST: Firefighters called to grass fire in Aylesford
FIRE crews were called Sunday afternoon to agrass fire in Aylesford. The accidental blaze happenedon Mount Pleasant at around 12pm on Sunday, September 13. Two fire engines were ...
999: Fire crews tackle hedge blaze in Maidstone
FIREFIGHTERS attended an incident in Maidstone over the weekend, where a hedge was on fire. One fire engine was sent to Loose Road on Saturday, September 12 at around 11am. Crews arrived to ...
Lockmeadow Market manager Richard Feakins 'miffed' to lose job
THE former manager of the council-run Lockmeadow Market has spoken of his disappointment at losing his job. Richard Feakins (52) was in post for only 15 months and left on July 31. Although Mr ...