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5th December 2018Broken down vehicle blocks busy Maidstone roundabout
THERE is a broken down vehicle blocking the middle lane of the Westbound approach to the Newnham Court (Nottcutts) roundabout junction with the A249. Kent Highways said: “Bearsted Road: ...
5th December 2018Multi vehicle car smash in Maidstone - expect delays
THERE are reports of a multi vehicle RTC on the Running Horse Roundabout junction between Forstal Road and the A229 Royal Engineers Road. Emergency services are en-route. Kent Highways said: ...
Officers who performed life-saving CPR honoured at award ceremony in Maidstone
LIFE-SAVING officers who performed CPR on a collapsed pedestrian were invited to the Chief Constable’s awards ceremony on November 27. PC Mark Johnston and PC Stephen Howard, of North Kent ...
M20: Stranded car causing over 45 minute delays
ONE lane is closed on the M20 due to a stranded car in the nearside lane. The car is located Westbound J4 to J3 on the M20, leaving the lane blocked. Highways England said: “Our recovery ...
TRAFFIC: Massive problems this morning - issues on M20, M2 and all roads
THERE significant traffic problems all over the borough and on the motorways. The latest report is of a collision involving a lorry at Stockbury on the M2 roundabout. There are already major ...
JLS band member takes to our TV screens after filming near Maidstone
JLS band member JB Gill sets out from Lenham to beat a path along The Stour on BBC One on Monday, December 10. The singer strides out from the village near Maidstone to take in the scenic route of ...
Lengthy diversion in Headcorn as dip in road repaired
DRIVERS will be diverted while workmen repair a depression in the road in Headcorn. Water Lane is scheduled to be closed to through traffic tomorrow(December 5) or soon after. The council ...
Road Closure: Roadworks in Maidstone shuts route at East Farleigh
ROAD repairs will see diversions in place in East Farleigh from tomorrow (December 5) for up to two days. Traffic will be prevented from using Stockett Lane from the Workhouse Lane junction to New ...
Maidstone MENCAP's festive fayre opened by MP Helen Grant
Maidstone MENCAP Honorary Vice President shared in the celebrations at the charity’s home in Cobtree Hall, Mote Park on December 1. Father Christmaswas joined by several elves ...
Police extend missing girl search to Kent
POLICE in Leeds are appealing for information to trace a 14-year-old girl who has gone missing. Summer Townend was reported missing from home on Monday afternoon (3/12). Officers are concerned ...