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18th June 2019M20 BLOCKED: Broken down van blocks lane in Maidstone causing delays
THERE are reports of a broken down vehicle on the M20. A van is blocking part of lane one on the M20 J9 Ashford to J8 Maidstone. Free recovery are enrout, expect delays. ...
17th June 2019Maidstone prepares for 90th county show at Detling
THE 90th county show opens at the showground in Detling next month. Exhibitors, stall holders and an anticipated 80,000 visitors are preparing for a fun line-up at the anniversary event- off ...
JAILED: Maidstone child sex offender Mark Stanford, 55, jailed for 22 years
A MAIDSTONE child sex offender has been sentenced to 22 years in prison. Mark Stanford (55,) of St Peter’s Street repeatedly abused his victim over a three year period, between 1999 and ...
WARNING: 'Multiple broken down vehicles' on M20 near Maidstone - expect delays
THERE are reports of multiple broken down vehicles on the M20. A spokesman for Highways England said: "We are aware and dealing with multiple broken down vehicles on the M20 between J9 ...
M20 UPDATE: All lanes reopen following overturned van in Maidstone
THE M20 has now reopened following an earlier overturned van. All lanes have now re-opened on the M20 between J8 and J7. Delays remain on the approach. ...
APPEAL: Police search for 'attempted kidnapper' near Maidstone
POLICE are investigating reports of an "attempted kidnapping" of two young children outside shops in Bearsted. Martine Bonner Jones warned parents on Facebook: "Please be ...
Rare Anglo-Saxon pendant found in field near Maidstone is gifted to town museum
THIS rare Anglo-Saxon Pendant – found in a field in Maidstone - is being given to the town’s museum. The pendant - which is inlaid with a Roman carved stone seal (intaglio) as its ...
M20 UPDATE: Lane remains blocked following van flip - person injured
A LANE has reopened since a lorry flipped on the M20. Lane three is now running to relieve traffic congestion. A spokesman for Kent Police RPU said: "Thank you for your patience but, as ...
CRASH: Collision causing additional delays near Maidstone
THERE are reports of an RTC in Boxley. Pilgrims Way is blocked between Styles Lane and Harple Lane, approach with extra caution. ...
TRAFFIC: Van carrying gas canisters flips on M20 - chaos on roads in Maidstone
MUCH of Maidstone has come to a standstill following the closure of the M20. The M20 London bound is being closed at M20 J8 due to an overturned vehicle containing gas canisters. Traffic ...