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16th September 2016PICTURES: Villagers meet for the first time as new Medway bridge opens
It officially opened with a host of speeches on Thursday but more than 130 people had already enjoyed a sneak preview of the new Medway bridge between Wouldham and Halling. Peters Village ...
16th September 2016Maidstone murder police honoured for nabbing John Birney's killers
Police officers who solved the murder of John Birney, found stabbed to death at his Maidstone flat in June last year, have been recognised at an awards ceremony for their good ...
Five fabulous things to do this weekend in and around Maidstone
Never mind the weather, grab your mac and brolly and head out to enjoy some of these super things to do this weekend on Saturday, September 17 and Sunday, September 18. Paws in the Park is at ...
Invicta's Sam Bartholomew's friends run to raise cash for medics who saved him
AN Invicta student who suffered life-threatening organ failure diuring a run was released from hospital the day friendsheld a race to raise funds for the medics who saved him Sam ...
'Quick fix' road repairs no good, say residents
RESIDENTS forced to wait more than 60 years for their road to be resurfaced claim the county council has met their protests with little more than a “quick fix”. Homeowners in Valentine ...
Call to share care for young asylum seekers
KENT County Council says the Government must act to move more asylum-seeking children on to foster homes out of the county. In a critical statement, it says the National Transfer Scheme – ...
Ramblin' Man 'exceeded noise levels'
NOISE levels were exceeded during the Ramblin’ Man rock festival in Mote Park, it has been revealed. Details acquired by Bearsted borough councillor Mike Revell show that on the first day of ...
Hospice lottery comes up trumps for former postie
A FORMER postman from Maidstone nearly missed out on a £25,000 prize after failing to provide his forwarding address. Fortunately for 57-year-old David Stuart, when the organiser’s of ...
GALLERY: Pictures of Bearsted as cherry picker makes rare visit to village
The unusual sight of a cherry picker 110ft in the sky over Beardsted attracted stares from villagers this morning. More usually found on film sets or building sites, the machine was helping as the ...
Annual Bearsted fireworks display - details
THE popular fireworks display takes place again this year and big crowds are anticipated. The community event is on November 4 at the Elizabeth Harvie Field. More details on Bearsted Parish ...