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21st September 2016Cat killed in savage attack by mystery animal at Hollingbourne
A parish clerk has sent out an urgent plea for information after a cat called Cleo was attacked and killed by a mystery animal on land behind Tilefields, Hollingbourne. Vicki Smith posted an ...
21st September 2016Teenager banned from roads for drug driving
A teenager has been convicted of drug driving. Danny Cairns, 19, was sentenced on 12 September 2016 at Mid Kent Magistrates’ Court after pleding guilty. OnJune 16, 2016 the ...
Jams at Dartford Tunnel after crash this morning
Jams built up this morning on the M25 at the Dartford Crossing following reports of acrash. Traffic is backing up on theanti-clockwise carriageway to J2 for the A2 (Darenth ...
WARNING: Severe delays as lanes close on busy stretch of road
Severe traffic delays are likely in the Maidstone area as two lanes close on a busy stretch of road. Reports are coming in of two lanesclosed on the M2 between junction 2 at the A228 Strood ...
Housing rebel Tory Paul Butcher has died after long illness
A former Conservativeon Madistone Borough Council who quit the party in disgust over housing plans has died after a long illness. Paul Butcher, ofStaplehurst, ...
Vote for your favourite business in the Taste of Kent awards
Bearsted farmers market is one of the businesses nominated for the annual Taste of Kent awards. The market which is held every fourth Sunday in the month was set up by the parish council in 2009 ...
Scores of money-off deals for students at Fremlin Walk Maidstone
Shopping centre, Fremlin Walk, is hosting an all-day student event on Thursday, September 29 with scores of money-off deals and offers from top brands. Stores taking part include Superdry, ...
Town centre ban on begging and street drinking proposed by council
A ban on begging and drinking in public places could be brought in across Maidstone town centre. The borough council is proposing to introduce Public Spaces Protection Order (PSPO) to crack down ...
Maidstone man unfit to drive through drink - court
A 25-year-old man has admitted driving his car while unfit through drink. Alexandru Anderi Florian was sentenced on 12 September 2016 at West Kent Magistrates’ Court. He pleaded guilty to ...
Mobile home brings village to a standstill
Traffic has been brought to a complete standstill this rush hour thorugh Leeds after a mobile home was transported through the village. Cars going downthe hill towards the George pub were ...