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19th July 2016Chas & Dave tribute bring their Cockney act to Maidstone
A Chas & Dave tribute act will performthe cockney duo’s smash hits from the 70s and 80s at Kent Life Heritage Farm Park on September 17. The three-piece act Charles & David ...
18th July 2016South East Coast ambulance service warned by health watchdog
THE ambulance service covering Kent has been issued with safety warnings over its operations, by health regulator, the Care Quality Commission (CQ). The inspectorate told South ...
Bus passengers told of further disruption to services
PASSENGERS face further disruption on the buses in Maidstone while work is carried out in the town centre – in spite of an assurance from the county council that road works would not be allowed ...
Maidstone schools honoured for Ofsted grades
THREE schools from the Maidstone area have been recognised at an awards ceremony after gaining strong Ofsted reports. Head teachers and governors from Senacre Wood, Tiger and Marden ...
Bogus callers take advantage of heatwave in Maidstone
BOGUS callers are using concerns about water supplies during the hot weather to steal jewellery and money from homes in Maidstone. Police have received reports of two men calling at properties in ...
HEATWAVE: How to stay safe and enjoy the hot weather
A leading first aid charity has issued advice to help people cope with the coming heatwave. While most people will not miss the rainy start to summer and enjoy the glorious weather – which ...
Professional boxer George Hennon talks training
WHILST most young adults spend their free time partying and socializing, professional welterweight boxer and former Holmesdale Technology College student, George Hennon (22), finds little time to ...
Summer fayre at Boxley tomorrow
The European School of Osteopathy Summer Fayre takes place tomorrow from11am to 3pmin the beautiful grounds of Boxley House. Entry and parking are free. There will be amixture ...
PEGASUS: Men's Artistic Open
PEGAGUS Gymnastics Club held the renowned Men’s Artistic Open, the Gymnova, on the weekend of June 18 and 19. Men from across the country gathered into the Tovil gym from as far as ...
WEEKEND WEATHER: It's going to be very warm!
Forecasters are predicting a "very warm" weekend with only a slight chance of a sharp shower or two. Saturday temepratures will hit 24C but may berather cloudy day across the south ...