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7th January 2016Museum doll is icing on the cake
A MUSEUM might seem an unlikely place to gain inspiration for a cake-decorating contest. But for Kent mum Amy Goodier, a trip to Maidstone’s Museum and Bentlif Art Gallery proved to be just ...
6th January 2016Christmas parcel appeal thanks
Maidstone Salvation Army Corps would like to thank the people of Maidstone and the surrounding area for their very generous support of the Christmas parcel appeal by supplying new toys, toiletries, ...
Horror car smash
POLICE are appealing for witnesses following a fatal accident during the rush hour on the main road between Staplehurst and Linton. Firemen had to cut two people free from the wreckage of their ...
Murder mystery night to help African children
THERE will be bloodshed in Boxley in a mission to raise funds for a children’s centre in Africa. Unsavoury Events will be staging a murder mystery evening in St Paul’s Church, Boxley ...
Regional award for Kits Coty Glamping
Kits Coty Glamping has been awarded a bronze award in the category of self-catering holiday provider of the year at the Beautiful South Awards 2015. Despite having only completed one full season, ...
Cancer survivor meets X Factor judge and finalist
Maidstone leukaemia survivor Brenda Wilson enjoyed a red carpet moment with Radio 1 DJ Nick Grimshaw and X Factor finalist Che Chesterman at the Royal Albert. Che sang Try a Little Tenderness to a ...
Your views needed on housing plan
MAIDSTONEcouncil wants residents’ views on its Housing Strategy Action Plan, which outlines the housing issues in the borough and proposals to address them. The council’s ...
Water firm's festive gift
MORE than 120 older people in Maidstone sat down to a hearty festive dinner on Christmas Eve thanks to South East Water. As part of the water company’s community chest fund, it donated ...
Miniature ponies provide Christmas delight
TWO miniature ponies dressed up as reindeer brought the Christmas spirit to the residents of a care home in Maidstone. What Pumpkin and his buddy Orlando lacked in height they more than made up ...
Runners take on charity challenge
SEVENMaidstone runners aim to clock up the equivalent of almost four marathonseachin one month for Reverse Rett, a charity working towards finding a cure for the rare genetic ...