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14th August 2019PRISON: Serial car thief, 18, jailed for four years in Snodland
A SERIAL car thief who stole from homes in Snodland has been jailed for four years. Ryan Holt (18) committed several burglaries between December 2017 and March 2019 with CCTV or DNA evidence ...
14th August 2019Diary date: Beer festival in Hunton
MAKE a date in your diary for Hunton Beer Festival on Saturday, September 7. The family event provides a crèche for youngsters and five ales on tap for the grown-ups, as well as a range of ...
SURVEY: Council seeks views of taxpayers on street-cleaning and flytipping
THE council is seeking taxpayers' views on how it keeps its streets clear of litter and flytipping. Maidstone Borough Council claims it needs to "meet the expectation of its ...
LATEST: Rail fares to rise despite late arrival of new train service
MAIDSTONE and Malling commuters are facing rail fare hikes, despite the late arrival of a new Thameslink service. Passengers arefurious they face an increase of 2.8% from January, even ...
M20: Overnight closure for smart motorway works in Maidstone
THE M20 will close tonight. The M20 London bound will be closed this evening between the hours of 20:00-06:00) between J6 (Maidstone/A229) and J4 (Leybourne/A228) for Highways England Smart ...
APPEAL: Help the River Medway homeless pleads Labour's Paul Harper
A COMMUNITY under canvas brings the extent of the homeless crisis to Maidstone’s door, says Fant councillor Paul Harper. Downs Mail visited the sodden site that has been home to seven people ...
EVENT: Kerry Katona to appear at Maidstone nightclub
SINGER Kerry Katona will beat Gallery nightclub in Maidstone next month. The event will include a live question and answer session and a meet and greet on September 24.Tickets cost ...
TRAFFIC: Temporary traffic lights causing delays near Maidstone
THERE are temporary traffic lights in Sutton Valence. The lights are on North Street until August 16 near School Lane for wall repair works. Expect delays. ...
Maidstone's Moya Sparrowhawk makes welcome return to fund raising
FRIENDS rallied to help Maidstone widow Moya Sparrowhawk make a welcome return to fund raising. The Country Fayre was her first event since 2016, following the sudden death of her partner Martyn ...
CHURCH: Mereworth priest moves on to transform new congregation
A MEREWORTH church’s first female priest, who claims she finds “the most satisfaction” in hosting funerals, is moving on to help transform a new congregation. Pat Dickin (47), of ...